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HEZE, China, Dec. 11, 2023 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/--

What kind of magical results will be created through preservative treatment and

elaborate collage with grains based on their natural shapes and colors?

Located in the southwestern part of Shandong Province, Dongming County holds

the distinction of being the first county that the Yellow River enters upon

reaching Shandong. The county has a long history, abundant natural resources,

profound cultural deposits and a rich variety of folk arts. It is one of the

important cradles of Chinese grain painting art.

Dongming grain painting has a history of more than 1,700 years. It stands as a

representative provincial intangible cultural heritage in Shandong. This folk

art involves the meticulous arrangement of various grains, leveraging their

natural shapes and colors. After undergoing a preservative treatment, these

crafted pieces become exquisite expressions of traditional craftsmanship.

Embodying a natural and eco-friendly ethos, these artworks exude a distinct

local charm. They carry the auspicious symbolism of "peace and prosperity" and

the bountiful harvest of crops, earning them the affectionate title of

"spiritual sustenance" adorning walls.

From the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit in Qingdao to the global

promotion event of Shandong launched by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and

further to the Shenzhen Cultural Industry Fair, the China Intangible Cultural

Heritage Expo and the Shandong Cultural Industries Fair¨Ceach event has

showcased Dongming grain paintings. These paintings, crafted from a gathering

of grains, stand out as quintessential examples of Shandong's unique intangible

cultural heritage. They have garnered significant attention both domestically

and internationally.

Source: News Office of the People's Government of Dongming County

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   Caption: "A Good Friend Comes from Afar," a grain painting by Han Guorui from Dongming,

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