What does it mean for rural old people to pinch things?

In rural areas, many old people are very flexible in their fingers because they have been engaged in farmland work for a long time, and often pinch things into various shapes with their fingers to entertain themselves. This kind of pinching behavior is also considered as a reflection of traditional handicrafts and local culture.

In rural society, pinching things by the elderly is not only a cultural heritage, but also an activity to train the flexibility of fingers. They often use natural materials such as wheat flour, yellow mud and red mud to shape animals, flowers and utensils. These pinched objects, whether in shape or color, are quite beautiful, and many elderly people will also use them to exchange and compare and stimulate their creative inspiration.

With the advancement of urbanization, the tradition of pinching things by the elderly in rural areas has gradually disappeared, and many young people are no longer familiar with this traditional skill. However, protecting and inheriting this folk art form will not only help to maintain our local culture, but also stimulate people's love and recognition of rural life, traditional culture and handicrafts. Therefore, we need more strength and resources to promote and popularize the traditional handicraft of pinching things for the elderly in rural areas, so that more people can understand and love it.