To further inherit and promote outstanding traditional Chinese culture, integrate intangible cultural heritage into the lives of the people, and enrich the winter vacation experiences of minors in the area, Zhengtong Community in Pingyi Street recently organized the 2025 “I Am a Little Inheritor of Intangible Cultural Heritage” themed activity — flower flipping. Over 30 minors from the community participated, exploring the mysteries of intangible cultural heritage amidst laughter and joy.
At the beginning of the activity, community staff explained the basic techniques and precautions of flower flipping in an engaging manner, ensuring that each participant could practice safely and effectively. Then, carefully prepared flower flipping material kits were distributed one by one. The children eagerly began to work with the materials as soon as they received them. Under the guidance of the staff, they quickly immersed themselves in the creation of flower flipping. With nimble fingers, various flower flipping creations emerged, including mushrooms, lanterns, and fans, filling the venue with laughter and excitement.
As the children became more skilled in flower flipping, they began to try more complex techniques, singing catchy phrases related to flower flipping. The creativity blossomed as they produced different artistic shapes. With creations like three rainbow bridges, climbing higher step by step, peacock feathers, blooming flowers, and more, each flipping technique resulted in beautiful forms, rich in the connotations of traditional intangible cultural heritage. The children proudly held up their flower flipping creations, as if declaring their desire to become excellent inheritors of traditional Chinese culture!
Participating student Qiao Yuxi excitedly shared, “This is my first time encountering flower flipping. It tests our patience and stimulates our imagination; it’s so much fun!”
Through this intangible cultural heritage flower flipping activity, the children not only experienced the unique charm of intangible cultural heritage but also enriched their cultural foundation, igniting their strong interest and enthusiasm for its transmission. Moving forward, Zhengtong Community in Pingyi Street will continue to uphold the philosophy of balancing inheritance and innovation, organizing diverse and rich cultural activities related to intangible heritage. This will further explore and pass down intangible cultural heritage skills, invigorating the community’s cultural vitality and allowing intangible cultural heritage to shine brilliantly in this fertile ground.
