What traditional craft is guanxian Beitao Town famous for?

Langzhuang Village, Guantao Town, Beiguan, guanxian, is famous for its dough modeling technology.

Langzhuang dough sculpture, commonly known as the "face tiger", originated from Langzhuang Village, Guantao Town, North of guanxian City, Shandong Province. It is a folk handicraft with a long history and the second batch of national intangible cultural heritage.

Historically, langzhuang dough sculpture was dominated by small pieces and single pieces, ranging in length from 3 to 5 cm. Later, through the efforts of several generations of artists, the kneading technology of dough modeling became more and more sophisticated and varied. Now there are hundreds of varieties and more than 2000 colors.

The development of history

1990, guanxian established China Miansu Development Company. In the same year, langzhuang dough sculpture's works won 1990 "Tianma Gold Award" in Guangzhou China Tourism and Shopping Festival, and Lang Wangshi, a representative of langzhuang dough sculpture, won trophies, certificates and bonuses.

In 2008, langzhuang dough sculpture was included in the second batch of national intangible cultural heritage list.