Have you ever seen art made entirely of sand? 🏖️ Well, get ready to be amazed! Renowned sand artist Xiao Sixin from Shenzhen, in the Chinese mainland’s Guangdong Province, performed a stunning show at this year’s CGTN Super Night.
Using just sand and his incredible talent, Xiao Sixin brought all 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac to life! 🐭🐮🐯🐰🐲🐍🐴🐑🐵🐔🐶🐷 Watch as each animal appears and passes on a magical scroll, symbolizing their special duty to watch over each year.
The Chinese zodiac is a big part of traditional Chinese culture. There are 12 animals, and each one represents a year in a 12-year cycle. Do you know which animal represents the year you were born? Maybe you’re a clever Monkey or a brave Tiger!
But there’s more! These zodiac animals combine with an old calendar system called the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches, creating a 60-year cycle. This system shows the flow of time and the circle of life in Chinese philosophy.
Xiao Sixin’s performance was a perfect mix of old traditions and new art forms. Through his sand art, viewers got to experience the beauty and depth of Chinese culture in a whole new way. Isn’t it amazing how art can bring stories and traditions to life?
Next time you’re at the beach, why not try your hand at some sand art? Who knows, you might create something magical too! ✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com