Introduction of Hezhe intangible cultural heritage; Hezhe fishbone craft

Hezhe fishbone craft originated in Jiejinkou, where the reserve is also located.

Hezhe fishbone technology is developed on the basis of traditional birch bark and wood carving technology. Fish bone technology is closely related to the profound fish culture of Hezhe nationality. Fish is an indispensable food for Hezhe people's three meals, and the whimsy of making fish bone crafts with leftover fish bones naturally emerges. Fishbone crafts are all made of natural fishbones and glued together. Their works are ingenious in conception and exquisite in shape, showing the unique style of Hezhe traditional culture, which can be called a wonderful flower in Hezhe cultural garden.

In the 1990s, the Hezhe fishbone craft reached its first peak since its formation. Won the silver prize in the "One-stop China" competition organized by the Ministry of Culture. It should be said that it is a rare artistic expression in China, which broadens people's vision of artistic life and enriches the treasure house of China culture and art.

The technology of making Hezhe fish bones can be traced back to ancient times. Hezhe nationality is the only nationality in northern China who lives by fishing. Therefore, it is not surprising that the unique fish leather boots of Hezhe nationality use the ground fish bones as body ornaments, headdresses, necklaces, chest ornaments and waist ornaments. However, with the passage of time and historical changes, the Hezhe fishbone technology has not been well utilized and developed.

It was not until the 1980s that Sun Youcai, a versatile old artist of Hezhe nationality, devoted himself to research and successfully produced Hezhe fishbone. Therefore, he was named "Hezhe old man" and a Hezhe folk craftsman. He left all the distinctive fish bones, washed them, dried them, and glued them together with a fire to make various ancient weapons or small animals such as birds. These handicrafts are lifelike and fascinating. There are also some works adapted from Hezhe historical legends, such as Li Kuo, Shenfu and The Birth of Mukunda.

1989, Mr. Sun Youcai and his son-in-law Mr. Guo Xu systematically created Hezhe exhibits of "fishbone craft" and "fish skin making". And opened the first Hezhe history museum in China. At present, the museum has received hundreds of thousands of tourists from more than ten countries including Japan, South Korea, North Korea, Thailand, Italy and Russia, as well as domestic tourists. During this period, many party and state leaders came to visit and guide and wrote inscriptions to give high praise.

Among them, Fei Xiaotong, the late former state leader, wrote an article praising the Hezhe Museum as a base for national unity and patriotism education. 199365438+February CCTV's Oriental Time and Space program system reported the museum. 1994 Sun Youcai and his son-in-law Guo Xu participated in the "China Folk Art Exhibition" sponsored by the Ministry of Culture.

Because of its ingenious design and exquisite shape, his fishbone shows the unique style of Hezhe traditional culture, which is called a wonderful flower of Hezhe cultural park and won the silver award. 1995 The fishbone craft created by Mr. Sun Youcai was recognized as "one of the best in China" by the Ministry of Culture. Mr. Sun Youcai died from 65438 to 0999. Before his death, the son-in-law Mr. Guo Xu was identified as the second generation inheritor of Hezhe fishbone making technology.

After years of hard work, Mr. Xu, as the second generation inheritor of Hezhe fishbone craft, and Ms. Xu, as the third generation inheritor of Hezhe fishbone craft, participated in the "2003 First China Cultural Relics Imitation and Folk Craft Exhibition" sponsored by China Cultural Relics Society, and won the gold medal in 2003. In 2008, he participated in the "First Hezhe Traditional Craft Competition in Sanjiang Valley" sponsored by Heilongjiang Folk Artists Association and Tongjiang people, and won the first prize. At present, Mr. Guo Xu has been included in the book "Chinese Soul".

At present, Ms. Xu, the third generation inheritor of Hezhe fishbone making technology, is studying hard and making her due contribution to the development of Hezhe fishbone making technology.