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Xishan · Intangible Cultural Heritage Guardian | Zhang Hequn, the grandfather of bamboo weaving, hides the inheritance dream in Gulian Village

Intangible cultural heritage is the soul of a nation, carrying the genetic code of a nation's continuous and multiplied existence. At present, there are 58 representative items of intangible cultural heritage (including 1 national project, 6 provincial projects, 17 municipal projects, and 34 district level items), and 61 representative inheritors (including 1 national representative inheritor, 5 provincial representative inheritors, 10 municipal level and 45 district level inheritors). To this end, the Xishan District Media Center has launched a special column "Xishan · Intangible Cultural Heritage Guardians" to continuously report on the outstanding intangible cultural heritage inheritors in Xishan District and show the charm of Xishan's intangible cultural heritage.

Today, we would like to introduce to you Zhang Hequn, the folk inheritor of the district-level intangible cultural heritage project from the Gulian community of Biji Street.

Xishan · Intangible Cultural Heritage Guardian | Zhang Hequn, the grandfather of bamboo weaving, hides the inheritance dream in Gulian Village

The breeze blows lightly in the bamboo forest, and the bamboo leaves whisper into poems

In this natural melody

There is a technique that uses bamboo as a pen

Weaving the art of life – that is

Zhang Hequn's world of bamboo weaving

Xishan · Intangible Cultural Heritage Guardian | Zhang Hequn, the grandfather of bamboo weaving, hides the inheritance dream in Gulian Village

Part 01.

Material selection

In the verdant depths of Gulian Community, Biji Street, Xishan District,

Zhang Hequn walks through the bamboo forest

Every piece of bamboo needs to be identified by his discerning eyes

Straight and tenacious, it can become a precious canvas in his hands

This is not only the strict demand for materials, but also the insistence on quality

Xishan · Intangible Cultural Heritage Guardian | Zhang Hequn, the grandfather of bamboo weaving, hides the inheritance dream in Gulian Village
Xishan · Intangible Cultural Heritage Guardian | Zhang Hequn, the grandfather of bamboo weaving, hides the inheritance dream in Gulian Village
Xishan · Intangible Cultural Heritage Guardian | Zhang Hequn, the grandfather of bamboo weaving, hides the inheritance dream in Gulian Village

Part 02.

|Break the scorn|

Peeled, torn and broken

Every stroke is precise and powerful

After countless splits and polishing

The bamboo has been transformed into countless slender and uniform bamboo strips

Xishan · Intangible Cultural Heritage Guardian | Zhang Hequn, the grandfather of bamboo weaving, hides the inheritance dream in Gulian Village
Xishan · Intangible Cultural Heritage Guardian | Zhang Hequn, the grandfather of bamboo weaving, hides the inheritance dream in Gulian Village
Xishan · Intangible Cultural Heritage Guardian | Zhang Hequn, the grandfather of bamboo weaving, hides the inheritance dream in Gulian Village

Part 03.

Weaving |

Shuttle, weave, knot

The strip seemed to be given life in his hands

Back baskets, dustpans, baskets, bamboo baskets

Bamboo crafts of different shapes are gradually taking shape

Xishan · Intangible Cultural Heritage Guardian | Zhang Hequn, the grandfather of bamboo weaving, hides the inheritance dream in Gulian Village
Xishan · Intangible Cultural Heritage Guardian | Zhang Hequn, the grandfather of bamboo weaving, hides the inheritance dream in Gulian Village

Part 04.

Polishing|

The preliminarily formed bamboo weaving also needs to be carefully polished

Zhang Hequn holds a tool

Carefully remove possible burrs and rough surfaces

Make the surface of bamboo weaving smooth to the touch

Xishan · Intangible Cultural Heritage Guardian | Zhang Hequn, the grandfather of bamboo weaving, hides the inheritance dream in Gulian Village
Xishan · Intangible Cultural Heritage Guardian | Zhang Hequn, the grandfather of bamboo weaving, hides the inheritance dream in Gulian Village

Part 05.

|Cleaning|

Gently flick the fine dust and wipe it carefully

Bamboo weaving after cleaning

It retains the natural charm of bamboo

It adds a bit of warm touch

Xishan · Intangible Cultural Heritage Guardian | Zhang Hequn, the grandfather of bamboo weaving, hides the inheritance dream in Gulian Village
Xishan · Intangible Cultural Heritage Guardian | Zhang Hequn, the grandfather of bamboo weaving, hides the inheritance dream in Gulian Village

In the Gulian community of Biji Street, Xishan District, Zhang Hequn's name is closely associated with "weaving goods". This skill has been passed down in his family for generations, and every rustle of bamboo strips is a tribute and continuation of tradition. He knows that bamboo weaving is not only a display of skills, but also a cultural inheritance.

Xishan · Intangible Cultural Heritage Guardian | Zhang Hequn, the grandfather of bamboo weaving, hides the inheritance dream in Gulian Village

For decades, the veteran craftsman has chosen the materials himself to ensure that each piece can bear the weight of time. His bamboo weaving craftsmanship is excellent and affordable, and he is deeply loved in the local area.

Xishan · Intangible Cultural Heritage Guardian | Zhang Hequn, the grandfather of bamboo weaving, hides the inheritance dream in Gulian Village

He often said: "As long as there are people who like bamboo weaving, I will continue to weave it." This insistence is not only the adherence to the culture, but also the expectation for the future.

Xishan · Intangible Cultural Heritage Guardian | Zhang Hequn, the grandfather of bamboo weaving, hides the inheritance dream in Gulian Village

Let's walk into the world of bamboo weaving by Zhang Hequn, feel the gift from nature, and experience the charm of intangible cultural heritage folk traditional crafts.

Xishan · Intangible Cultural Heritage Guardian | Zhang Hequn, the grandfather of bamboo weaving, hides the inheritance dream in Gulian Village

Kunming Xishan released

Source: Xishan District Rong Media Center

Reporter: Kang Bishu Han Wenyu (intern)

Editors: Kang Bishu, Yang Xiaojing, Han Wenyu (intern)

Editor: Yang Ruixi, Wu Huifang

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