"Paper Cutting" Experience at the UAAT-KOOU Mandarin Language Education Center
In October 2025, the UAAT-KOOU Mandarin Education Center at Kumamoto University launched its Mandarin classes, drawing over 50 participates including faculty, staff, students from Kumamoto University and members of the local community. As part of the related cultural learning activities, the Center hosted a "Paper Cutting" workshop to offer a deeper insight into Taiwanese traditions.
"Paper Cutting" (剪紙, pronounced "Jiǎn zhǐ") is a traditional folk art, especially popular during festivals such as the Lunar New Year in Chinese-speaking communities. It involves cutting intricate designs of characters, flowers, animals, zodiac signs, and other motifs from paper. These handcrafted pieces are often considered symbols of good fortune. During this hands-on experience, participants had the opportunity to fold and cut paper, creating their own works of art while immersing themselves in Taiwanese cultural traditions.
Around 10 participants joined the event, enjoying the creative process and the satisfaction of completing their unique paper cutting pieces. Under the instruction of the center staff, participants were able to craft works more beautiful than they had imagined, and they clebrated each other's creations with happy smiles.
The next Taiwanese cultural learning event will be held in late November featuring a "Chinese Knotting" workshop. We look forward to welcoming more participants for another memorable cultural journey!
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Participants Listening Closely to the Explanation
Creating the Artwork
Demonstration from Instructor Hung
Joy of Accomplishment
Group Photo of Participants
Scene from a Mandarin Class
Instructor Hung Approached the Participant to Check His Pronunciation
