Cutting Through Culture: Chinese Paper Cutting

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  • Explore the heritage of Chinese paper cutting as a traditional folk art
  • Learn symbolic meanings behind common motifs like prosperity and longevity
  • Practise classic techniques such as folding, symmetry, and precision cutting
  • Discover how paper cutting is used in Singapore’s festive and cultural traditions
  • Create your own decorative artwork to take home

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Paper Cutting Workshop

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Discover the beauty of Chinese Paper Cutting (剪纸) in this 1.5 hours hands-on workshop that introduces a timeless folk art rich in symbolism and cultural meaning. Traditionally used to decorate windows, doors, and festive spaces, paper cuttings often represent blessings such as good fortune, happiness, and longevity

Participants will learn about the history of paper cutting and its role in Singapore’s Chinese communities, especially during celebrations like Chinese New Year and weddings. Guided step by step, they will practise folding, symmetrical cutting, and motif creation to produce their own meaningful designs

Brought to you by Trendsen Cultural Enterprise. Use your $100 SG Culture Pass credits for this workshop

Participants work on their artwork after an instructional sharing by the instructor.
Participants work on their artwork after an instructional sharing by the instructor
The instructor provides guidance as participants refine their artworks.
The instructor provides guidance as participants refine their artworks
A completed paper cutting featuring a single, detailed design.
A completed paper cutting featuring a single, detailed design.
A completed paper cutting featuring a single, detailed design.
A completed paper cutting featuring a single, detailed design
Another completed product, showcasing traditional motifs and careful craftsmanship.
Another completed product, showcasing traditional motifs and careful craftsmanship.
Another completed product, showcasing traditional motifs and careful craftsmanship.
Another completed product, showcasing traditional motifs and careful craftsmanship

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