Learn Chinese @ NDSU!
Mar 23, Monday
5:00-6:00pm
(Come hang out / bring questions as early as 4:30pm)
Meadow Lark

Paper-cutting, literally means cutting papers with scissors or an engraving knife, may not sound exceptionally interesting; yet, it is a distinctive visual art of Chinese handicrafts. It is easy to learn about cutting a piece of paper but very difficult to master it with perfection.
Paper-cutting originated from the 6th century when women used to paste golden and silver foil cuttings onto their hair at the temples, and men used them in sacred rituals. Later, they were used during festivals to decorate gates and windows. After hundreds of years' development, now they have become a very popular means of decoration among country folk, especially women.
People find hope and comfort in expressing wishes with paper cuttings. For example: for a wedding ceremony, red paper cuttings are a traditional and required decoration on the tea set, the dressing table glass, and on other furniture. A big red paper character 'Xi' (happiness) is a traditional must on the newlywed's door. Upon the birthday party of a senior, the character 'Shou' represents longevity and will add delight to the whole celebration; while a pattern of plump children cuddling fish signifies that every year they will be abundant in wealth.

Come join us tomorrow and give it a try! Don’t forget to practice the initials you learned! There will also be a presentation on Chinese tea—something different from just coffee or pop!

P.S: If you lost your PRS on Mar 9, contact Winga and get it back tomorrow!