September 26, International influencers participating in the ‘China Travel · Sichuan State of Mind — Live Exploration and Immersion with Global Creators’ event visited Gaohuai Village in Jingyang District, Deyang City. Through hands-on experiences, they immersed themselves in intangible cultural heritage crafts including Deyang Chao fans, Gaohuai woodcarving, and tie-dye techniques. The foreign influencers savored the rustic charm of the countryside, witnessing how traditional heritage is injecting fresh vitality into rural revitalization.

Foreign Influencers Learning About Deyang Chao Fan

In Gaohuai Village, the international influencers first visited the Deyang Chao Fan workshop. The fans captivated everyone with their exquisite bamboo weaving techniques and unique cultural symbolism.

Global Influencers Learning to Make Deyang Chao Fans.

Inside the workshop, artisans transform Sichuan ci bamboo into exquisite fan frames using intricate weaving techniques. These frames are then fitted with silk or Xuan paper, adorned with lifelike paintings. Each fan, an embodiment of profound cultural heritage and masterful artistry, left the international influencers in awe.

Global influencer Learning to make Deyang Chao Shan.

Ruiyang Hu from Spain, under the guidance of an intangible cultural heritage inheritor, tried his hand at crafting a fan. After the hands-on experience, he shared his insight: "I used to think these were just ordinary fans, but now I see they are infused with the essence of Sichuan culture. Holding the symbols of 'Fu' (blessings) and 'Lu' (prosperity) in your hands feels like holding good fortune itself."

Global Influencers Trying Gaohuai Woodcarving

At Gaohuai Village, there is another captivating intangible cultural heritage project: Gaohuai woodcarving. Upon entering the woodcut studio, an array of meticulously carved artworks immediately captured international influencers’ attention.

Global Influencers Coloring the Painting

Under the guidance of Ouyang Caijun, the studio director, everyone immersed themselves in the fascinating processes of rubbing and coloring. Each step—from laying the paper, pressing, and adding ink—was executed with meticulous care.

Global Influencers Trying Botanical Dyeing

FELIX PIERRE BERLAIMONT (on the right) Presenting the Dyed Artwork He Helped Create

During the hands-on experience with tie-dyeing, an ancient craft, FELIX PIERRE BERLAIMONT from Belgium was particularly excited. Holding up the blue-and-white scarf he helped create, he beamed with pride and said, "It's truly difficult to produce an exceptionally outstanding piece, but I think what I made is quite beautiful, and I'm very proud of it."