<p class="ql-block"> Hello everyone, my name is Fan Yudi from Class One, Grade Seven, Qingyun Yuntian Middle School. My hobby is running, because it can help me keep healthy. Today I would like to show you a Chinese story called Paper cutting.</p><p class="ql-block"> 大家好，我是来自于云天实验学校七年级一班的范语迪。我的兴趣爱好是跑步，因为跑步可以让我保持健康。今天我为大家带来的故事是《剪纸艺术》。</p> <p class="ql-block" style="text-align:center;">Paper cutting</p><p class="ql-block">Paper cutting is an ancient traditional Chinese folk art. With a long history and unique style, paper cutting is deeply loved by people all around the world. It is the art of cutting paper into different shapes. It first appeared in the Eastern Han Dynasty, more than a thousand years ago. Paper cutting is not only popular in China, but also in other countries. It sounds very easy but it can be difficult to do. The paper, usually red, is folded before it is cut with scissors. The skill of paper cutting is to use scissors or knives to cut out different shapes. The most common patterns are flowers, animals and shapes from Chinese history. They are then put on windows, doors, walls and lanterns as decorations. Paper cutting is also often used to make paper decorations for traditional Chinese festivals and weddings, as symbols of wishes for good luck. On New Year’s Day, people paste paper-cuts on windows for decoration to mark the end of the old year and wish for a happy new year. Paper cutting is used to decorate all kinds of articles and indoor furniture for wedding ceremonies. Generally, paper-cutting is placed on tea sets, soap boxes and other daily necessities, and can be pasted on mirrors as well. The flowers patterns for weddings mainly represent good luck and happiness. Paper cutting spreading around the world, becoming a popular handcraft.</p> <p class="ql-block"> 剪纸是中国古老的传统民间艺术，它历史悠久，风格独特，深受世界各地人民的喜爱。</p><p class="ql-block">剪纸是一种将纸修剪成不同形状的艺术。剪纸最早出现在东汉，距今已有一千多年的历史。剪纸不仅在中国流行，在世界其他国家也有一定的影响力。剪纸听起来很容易，但做起来可能很难。通常是红色的纸，在用剪刀之前，先将纸折叠起来，剪纸的技巧是用剪刀或刀子裁出不同的形状。最常见的图片是花、动物和源自中国历史的形象，然后人们将它们贴在窗户、门、墙和灯笼上作为装饰。剪纸也经常被用作中国传统节日和婚礼上的纸饰，作为好运的象征。过年时，人们会更换窗纸，贴上新窗花以示除旧迎新。在婚嫁庆喜时，剪纸用来装饰各种物品和室内陈设。一般，会将剪纸摆衬在茶具、皂盒等日用品上，有的也会贴在梳妆镜上。喜花图案多强调吉祥如意、喜气洋洋的寓意。剪纸正传播到世界各地，成为了一种受欢迎的手工艺品。</p>