In the city of Zaozhuang, in Shandong Province, something magical is happening! 🪄 Skilled folk artists are turning plain dough into amazing snake sculptures to celebrate the upcoming Year of the Snake. 🐍
Dough sculpting is an ancient Chinese art that started around 2,000 years ago! 😮 Can you imagine creating art from something as simple as dough? These artists shape and color the dough to make it look like real animals, especially snakes this year.
The Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is the most important holiday in China. It marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year. Each year is represented by an animal from the Chinese zodiac, and 2025 is the Year of the Snake. People believe that the snake brings wisdom and good luck. 🍀
The colorful snake sculptures are not only fun to look at but also bring excitement for the holiday. They are displayed in homes and shops to welcome the new year with joy and prosperity. Wouldn’t it be cool to make your own dough sculptures? Maybe you can try making a snake out of playdough! 🎨
The tradition of dough sculpting shows how creativity and culture come together. It reminds us that art can bring people happiness and celebrate special moments. So let’s welcome the Year of the Snake with a big smile! 😄
Reference(s):
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