The importance of protecting the traditional folk paper-cutting art of the Central Plains
After investigating the current situation of paper-cutting art in the Central Plains, we found with concern that most of the current paper-cutting experts in the Central Plains are elderly women in their 70s and 80s and a few peasant women in their 50s. Most people can't cut, and even if they can cut some, they can only cut out some limited ordinary patterns, let alone innovate the art of paper-cutting. The grim fact is before us: the folk paper-cutting art of the Central Plains is facing the dilemma of being out of business and lacking successors. If it is not rescued in time, this art is very likely to be lost in the hands of our generation. Once an art form is lost at a certain period, it will be difficult for future generations to "find its roots" and carry it forward. This is also our biggest worry. From this, we can also think that our Chinese nation has many valuable assets. Only when one day it is suddenly valued and recognized by foreigners, the Chinese people realize its preciousness.
Central Plains paper-cutting art is a precious treasure in the treasure house of Chinese culture and art. We have the responsibility and obligation to inherit and carry forward its essence completely, so as not to let it disappear in the hands of our generation. What is gratifying is that under Mr. Feng Jicai Under the initiative of "rescuing the national cultural heritage of the motherland", the Central Plains Paper-cutting Art Research Association was established and started operating a few years ago, and a group of young people have gradually become enthusiastic about paper-cutting art; some traditional classics have also been excavated and sorted out , protection, and the traditional skills of some outstanding old artists are also taught to young people without reservation. We seem to have seen the hope that the Central Plains paper-cutting art can be inherited and developed. (Refer to the study of the value of traditional folk paper-cutting in the Central Plains) The rejuvenation of a country is inseparable from the revival of culture and art. We hope that the folk paper-cutting art in the Central Plains will also make its due contribution to the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nations culture and art in the future.
