Paper cutting is a traditional folk art form with a long history. It can be dated back to the Eastern Han Dynasty. In traditional Chinese culture, paper-cuts can reflect various aspects of life such as prosperity, health or harvest.
Although other art forms, like painting, can also show similar scenes, paper-cuts still stand out for its charm. Today, paper-cuts are chiefly used as decorations.
Chinese people believe that the red paper-cuts on the door can bring good luck and happiness to the whole family. The paper-cuts are more often seen during traditional Chinese festivals, particularly in the Spring Festival.
Chinese paper cut has a long history of over 2,000 years.It can be seen in different parts of China.Many people,no matter young or old,are fond of it.People in northern part of Chinado well in making paper cut.They cut paper into different shapes,like birds,animals,flowers and so on.I think Chinese paper cuts are not onlybeautiful but also very useful.People usually put them on doors or windowswhen they celebrate something happy,especially for the Spring Festival.More and more people are interested in it.I hope you'll come to Chinato see more Chinese paper cuts one day.