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Different parts of China have their own traditional arts. These try to show the important things in life, like, love, beauty and family. The most mundane things, from paper, clay to bamboo, are made into beautiful crafts.

According to Chinese history, the first person to use Kongming lanterns was Zhuge Kongming, who released them for help whenever he was in trouble. Nowadays, Kongming lanterns are used during festivals and celebrations. They are made of bamboo and covered with paper. When the lamps are lit, they slowly rise up into the sky, like a hot air balloon that everyone can see. Symbolizing light, happiness and blessings.

Paper cutting has a history of 1,500 years, and paper cutting sounds easier than it is to do. Usually made from red paper that is folded before being cut with scissors, common motifs include flowers, animals, and elements about Chinese history. During the Chinese New Year, they are pasted on windows, walls and doors to symbolize the joy and happiness of the new year.

Chinese clay art is very famous because the clay works are very small, but very realistic, and often feature cute children and lively characters from Chinese fairy tales or history. These pieces are carefully made by hand using special clay. They are then dried, and when dry, placed in a fire at high temperatures. Then they are painted and colored, and it takes several weeks for all the work to be done. These tiny ceramic artifacts highlight the Chinese people's love of life and beauty