Chaozhou Wood Carving｜The "Intangible Cultural Heritage Assassin" That Should Take the Spotlight in National Trends

Chaozhou wood carving uses gold leaf as ink and camphor wood as paper, carving through a millennium with 0.1-millimeter translucent engraving. ✨Must-Visit Landmark: Guo Shaojun Wood Carving Art Museum Chaozhou’s first wood carving-themed research and study base! In a 2000㎡ space, immerse yourself in the millennium craftsmanship of the national intangible cultural heritage "Chaozhou Wood Carving." This is the "Hall of Craftsmanship" of master craftsman Guo Shaojun (third-generation inheritor) and his son Guo Yihui (the youngest inheritor born in 1998), two generations working together to protect cultural roots. 🌺Why the amazement?! ・ Magnificent Splendor: Selected camphor wood finely carved + pure gold leaf decoration, the flowing golden light exudes luxury! ・ Hollowing Mastery: The "multi-layer hollow carving" technique is unrivaled, with exquisite and translucent flowers, birds, and figures, known as "embroidery on wood"! ・ Millennium Heritage: Originating before the Tang dynasty, flourishing in the Ming and Qing dynasties, listed as one of the first national intangible cultural heritages in 2006, it is a living fossil of Chaozhou culture! 👨‍🎨 The "Breaking Boundaries" Power of Inheritance ・ Master Guo Shaojun: Restored ancient sites like Kaiyuan Temple, with works collected in museums at home and abroad, bringing traditional wood carving into modern halls. ・ Guo Yihui (New Generation): Innovates design with freehand painting style, plays in a band and carves wood! ✨ He interprets intangible cultural heritage with a youthful perspective, proving tradition can be very "trendy"! Chaozhou wood carving is not only a craft but also a carrier of the spirit and aesthetic genes of the Chaozhou people. Between the rises and falls of the golden knife lies the wisdom, faith, and life philosophy of Lingnan for thousands of years. The Guo father and son’s dedication has revitalized this endangered craft—supporting intangible cultural heritage means continuing our shared cultural bloodline!