What does Guandong Mudman Zhang mean?

Guandong Mudman Zhang refers to a unique handicraft that appeared in Northeastern China at the end of the Qing Dynasty, which was made of steamed earth, flour, grass fibers, and twine, colored with pigments, and finally baked and dried. This kind of clay figures are vividly shaped, colorful and lifelike, and are very popular among people.

Once upon a time, because Guandong clay figure Zhang needed to go through several stages of manual operation, its production was very time-consuming and relatively expensive, and only some rich people could buy it. However, with the development of industrialized production technology, this kind of handicraft gradually went into decline. However, in recent years, under the advocacy of some relevant departments, as well as the increased awareness of the protection of folk culture, some handicraft workers have begun to re-explore, develop and produce Guandong mudman Zhang, so that this traditional culture has been reused to a certain extent.

Guandong mudman Zhang is not only a cultural tradition, but also a symbol of folk art. It contains people's yearning for nature, life and beauty, and embodies human cognition and emotion towards this world. Therefore, we need to protect and pass on this traditional culture so that it can continue to be passed on. Specifically, we can strengthen the training and support for handicraft workers, improve the production and sales efficiency of Guandong Clay Man Zhang, and enhance people's knowledge and appreciation of it. At the same time, it is also necessary to link it with modern culture, in the form of traditional handicrafts, to pass it on to more people.