The influence of the village history of Pangjiahui Village on the development of folk paper-cutting in Luliang, Zhongyang
Pangjiahui Village is known as the first paper-cutting village in China. Pangjiahui is a beautiful village surrounded by mountains and rivers. It is located in the middle of the river and has three Yangs. It has a long history, outstanding people and profound cultural heritage. Its history can be traced back to more than three thousand years. From the Neolithic Age of slash-and-burn cultivation, humans have thrived here, and it has become highly civilized by the Yin and Zhou Dynasties. Zhongyang City in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. It is said that the citys address is Pangjiahui. During the Warring States Period, the famous Wei general Pang Juan stationed his troops here. The ruins on the mountain still exist today. The high walls and scattered tiles bear witness to the civilization at that time. Jiangtai, Qipanzhai, Zaomaliang, Datangwan, etc. are all relics left by Pang Juan when he garrisoned the army. It tells the history of Pang Jiahui from ancient times to the present. The beautiful scenery of mountains and rivers has been favored by military strategists throughout the ages as a place for setting up military formations. There is also an ancient Sophora japonica from the Eastern Zhou Dynasty that has been growing for nearly three thousand years. It is still flourishing and flourishing. It is admired by the world and is famous far and wide. It has become a famous cultural relic protection attraction.
Pangjiahuis acres of land are rich and rich in products, and it is the countys supplier of fruits and vegetables. There are patches of orchards and clear water protecting the fields. The abundant Shuidi peaches are bright in color, sweet and tender, and very delicious. They are famous throughout the country and are a major brand of fruit.
Pangjiahui is a cultural village with a long history. It is home to a large number of talents and is as bright as a star. Wang Youxians family has three generations of ministers and has a long-standing reputation. The tomb of Wang Youxian is magnificent and beautifully built. Stone figures and horses line the sides of the tomb, and stone sheep are dotted on the grass. A scenic spot for generations to come. Jings outstanding achievements attract tourists like weaving. It is a pity that it was demolished after the Cultural Revolution, causing irreparable regrets. The Jiuqu Yellow River Lantern Festival, which has been passed down since ancient times, is unique and grand. It is a Lantern Festival social fire event with great cultural and artistic connotations. Every year on the 14th, 15th, and 16th day of the first lunar month, gongs and drums fill the sky, singing and dancing fill the air, firecrackers blast continuously, and tens of thousands of people watch lanterns and dance around the nine songs. The land is shaken by the huge crowds of people. In such a wealthy town, a unique folk paper-cutting art has come from ancient times, and a group of paper-cutting artists have emerged, which have been passed down from generation to generation and have been prosperous for a long time. These artists do not care about remuneration, do not seek fame and fortune, and create meticulously and sincerely. In order to continue to carry forward this ancient folk art. Most of them are farm laborers whose legs are covered with mud.Women, on the one hand, work hard for life, and on the other hand, they inherit and develop the art of paper-cutting. Their works are rich in connotation, and the paper-cut patterns are exquisite in composition, simple and unpretentious, with obvious regional characteristics and folk style. They are highly accomplished and highly ornamental, attracting Many visitors and orderers at home and abroad. Among them, representative figures include national inheritors Wang Jiru, Wu Yisheng, Gao Baoxiang, Liu Yulian, etc. Their paper-cutting has its own characteristics and unique skills. Their masterpieces are countless, and they best represent the characteristics of Zhongyang folk paper-cutting.
