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Paper-cut works on Children's Day.

Children's Day paper-cut works are introduced as follows:

1. Cut a piece of red paper and fold it in two corners.

2. Fold two fifths from one side to the other, then fold in half, turn it over and fold the other side.

3. Draw a pattern on the folded paper.

4. Cut off the unnecessary parts along the line with scissors.

5. Open the cut window grilles, mark "June 1st" on the back, and then cut out the fonts inside. Just turn over.

The content and significance of paper-cutting;

Folk paper-cutting is good at combining all kinds of objects and images to produce ideal and beautiful effects. No matter whether one or more image combinations are used, they are modeled by "image implication" and "meaning conformation", rather than by objective natural forms. At the same time, they are also good at using metaphor and combining conventional images to create various mascots to express their psychology.

Pursuing auspicious metaphor has become one of the ultimate goals of image combination. The geographical closure and cultural limitations, as well as the intrusion of adversity such as natural disasters, aroused people's desire for a happy life. People pray for ample food and clothing, prosperity, health and longevity, and all the best. This simple wish is conveyed through paper-cutting.

There are many pictures reflecting production and life in folk paper-cuts, and one of the biggest similarities of these works is that they exaggerate the theme. Through paper-cutting, people invented a beautiful image; Comfort one's soul, publicize one's great creativity in conquering nature, establish one's ideal world, affirm one's strength, and inspire people's courage to continue their struggle.