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QUFU, China, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

A report from chinadaily.com.cn:

The Exhibition on Chinese Handicrafts - Shandong Handicrafts kicked off at

Nishan Sacred Land in Qufu, Jining, Shandong province on Sept 26. It is an

important cultural event of the 2022 China (Qufu) International Confucius

Cultural Festival and the Eighth Nishan Forum on World Civilizations.

The exhibition, with a theme of "Cultural confidence leads the revitalization

of traditional handicrafts," highlights Shandong's efforts to promote the

province's cultural and creative industries, and presents a platform where

Shandong can publicize its "Shandong Good Products" brand. It is also an event

dedicated to displaying to the public the richness and dynamism of the arts and

crafts in Shandong.

Covering an exhibition space of 963 square meters, the event consists of four

thematic areas that vividly display the beauty of refined and sophisticated

artworks and handicrafts from Shandong and across the globe. The International

Handicrafts Exhibition Area selects a wide range of representative handmade

products from countries and regions involved in the Belt and Road Initiative,

major European countries, Japan and South Korea and other East Asian countries,

offering participants an opportunity to have a deep understanding of the

development trends in international handicrafts.

Traditional handicraft skills from Shandong such as woodcut New Year paintings,

gourd pyrography, dough modeling, fruit pit carving, paper-cutting and Lu

embroidery, billed as Shandong Good Products, show their unique charm and

beauty and are particularly eye-catching at the event.

Objects on show not only present a nostalgic atmosphere to reflect on the

diverse traditional cultures of Shandong but also integrate cultural traditions

and modern tastes. This year's exhibition is expected to promote the

development of the province's culture and tourism industry, release potential

for cultural consumption, and promote the dissemination of Chinese culture. It

will also offer a way to promote the innovation development of excellent

traditional Chinese culture, and accelerate the integrated development of the

culture and tourism industries of Shandong.

Source: chinadaily.com.cn