Brief introduction of Xiaogan carved paper-cutting

Xiaogan paper-cut is a treasure in the traditional culture of Han nationality. Paper-cut art has been handed down from generation to generation in a long history, and has been enriched and developed continuously. Due to the special geographical location, Xiaogan carved paper-cut combines the strengths of the north and the south, with both the bold and unconstrained style of the north and the exquisite and delicate characteristics of the south. It comes from the hands of the working people, expresses the aesthetic taste of the working people, compares things with things, expresses the spirit with form, highlights the customs of the times and is loved by the broad masses. In 2008, it was selected into the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage expansion projects.