lianbi strokes.

tanghua is composed of lingering lines formed by sugar, which is similar to the sketch in traditional Chinese painting and western painting, and has the magical charm of China folk paper-cutting. In addition, there are many techniques such as plate loading, filling and loading, wiping skin and pressing the head.

tanghua in Chengdu is a unique traditional handicraft skill that combines folk arts and crafts with food, and it is mainly spread in Chengdu and its surrounding areas. It is listed as the second batch of national intangible cultural heritage in China.

in February, 222, tanghua's arts and crafts were listed in the list of provincial intangible cultural heritage protection units.

tanghua artists and development

Although the number of people engaged in tanghua business has decreased compared with the past, nowadays, tanghua's charm has been gradually recognized and paid attention to by more and more people, and the status of tanghua artists has also been improved day by day. Some artists represented by Cai Shuquan have been recognized in various forms. Cai Shuquan is now the executive director of Sichuan Folk Writers Association.

Born in a family of sugar artists in Sichuan, he has performed tanghua in major cities in China, Japan, Germany, Spain and Singapore. His works and artistic achievements have been publicized and reported by nearly 1 newspapers and television stations at home and abroad.

He was awarded "Master of Folk Arts and Crafts" by China Folk Artists Association, "First Class Folk Arts and Crafts Artist" by UNESCO and "International Folk Arts and Crafts Artist" by China Folk Arts and Crafts Committee.