The Year of the Dragon has arrived, and in the Atmai Cultural and Creative Industry Park in Liantang Town, there is a craftsman who weaves a vivid white dragon with white leaves, showing the unique beauty of white leaves.
Liantang Town, Qingpu District, has a unique climate and soil conditions, which makes the coconut white grow extremely lush on this land. "Liantang Callus White" is a national geographical indication product, and the white leaves are skillfully woven into handicrafts by the ingenious Liantang people, which are exported to Japan, South Korea and other countries, and "Liantang Callus White Leaf Braiding Technique" is included in the list of intangible cultural heritage protection in Qingpu District.
Craftsman Auntie Shen has put her ingenuity into the white leaf braiding, using the natural texture and color of the white leaves to bring the dragon to life. Each section of "scales" and each "tentacle" shows the finesse and patience of the craftsmen.
This year is the Year of the Dragon, which represents authority and auspiciousness in traditional Chinese culture and is regarded as a symbol of good luck. This white dragon is not only a handicraft, but also carries the emotions and reverence of the people of Liantang, and highlights the protection and inheritance of local culture by the people of Liantang Town.