Early Heze face painting originated from

Early Heze noodle sculptures originated from Heze City (so called Caozhou) in Shandong Province.

Heze used to suffer from natural disasters due to the Yellow River's breakage, and in order to pray for good weather and peace, people used flour to knead pigs and goats instead of slaughtered animals to honor heaven and earth and offer sacrifices to the gods, which is the origin of the art of noodle sculpture.

Heze face painting, also known as "Caozhou noodles", is a traditional folk art originating from Heze, Shandong Province. It has a long history, dating back more than 200 years. It uses glutinous rice flour as the main material, and by hand kneaded into various images, such as flowers, birds, fish and insects, figures, etc., is a set of ornamental and play in one of the folk crafts.

The characteristics of the Heze face sculpture are contrasting colors, delicate techniques, appropriate proportions, concise and vivid shapes, and realistic images. Among the traditional Heze face sculptures, Mu Li Village, which is most famous for its "world face sculptures out of Mu Li", is home to many face sculpture craftsmen whose skills have been passed down from generation to generation.

Heze face painting is very popular among the people, and during festivals or celebrations, artists will make various images of face painting on the spot for people to appreciate and buy. With the passage of time, Heze face molding has gradually separated from its folk function and become an independent folk craft. Nowadays, Heze face molding has become one of the national intangible cultural heritages, which has received wide attention and protection.

Historical Significance of Heze Noodle Sculpture

1, Inheritance of history and culture: Heze Noodle Sculpture is a folk art with a long history, through the inheritance and development of noodle sculpture skills, it can protect and promote traditional history and culture, and increase people's understanding and awareness of traditional culture.

2. Promote folk art: Heze face sculpture is a folk craft that integrates ornamental and playfulness, and its unique artistic style and expression can promote folk art and improve people's appreciation of folk art and aesthetic level.

3, to promote cultural exchanges: Heze face painting, as a folk art with regional characteristics, can become a bridge and link between regional cultural exchanges, and enhance cultural exchanges and interactions between different regions.

4, promote economic development: Heze face sculpture, as a unique craft, can be industrialized, marketed, etc., to promote economic development, increase the income of local residents and employment opportunities.