Changxiang stilts from Liutai Primary School in Dongli district were included the list of projects of intangible cultural heritage in Tianjin. This is another achievement that Dongli has introduced in schools, as it promotes the development of cultural aesthetics in education.
Liutai Primary School was originally a school in the rural area of Dongli district. In 2015, the new school buildings located in the new town of the Junliang urban area were put to use. Under the principle of "creating an aesthetic atmosphere and improving aesthetic cultivation", the school has introduced Changxiang stilts to students, and they became part of the traditional activity in the area.
Changxiang stilts [Photo/WeChat account: tianjindongli]
Based on the long history of Chinese culture, Dongli has been strengthening students' interest in intangible cultural heritage. It is cultivating cultural confidence, and promoting the development of special activities in school.
Zhengxin Primary School located in Dongli has been introducing Dazheng paper-cut crafts to students. By inviting Liu Changhui, the master of Dazheng paper-cut, to deliver lessons at school, the students are able to have a better understanding about the history and skills involved in doing paper-cuts. In addition, Huaming Middle School has integrated dough modelling with traditional culture, folk art. It has been part of junior high school art education since 2013. During the process of dough modelling, students also get to improve their innovative ability. Sihezhuang Primary School has been carrying out activities of the Peking Opera with the students. In addition to inviting professional actors of Peking Opera, the school has asked students to establish a theater club. Through the Jingu culture day, students' recognition of traditional art has been enhanced.
An expert delivers lesson to students [Photo/WeChat account: tianjindongli]
Wushu in Huaming Primary School, Pingju in Minsheng Primary School, Tianjin Shidiao in Miaojie Primary School, paper-cut in Xiaodongzhuang Middle School and other intangible cultural heritage projects promoted in the schools have improved students' experience with intangible cultural heritage.