BEIJING: The plump, round cocoons turn into exquisite silk threads as the spinning machine rotates and, after dehydration, beautiful flowers, leaves, roots and stems are ingeniously used to create unique embossed works.
Such traditional Chinese workmanship surprised many young overseas Chinese students who were attending a summer camp in Guangzhou, Guangdong’s provincial capital, on Friday.
Wen Xiaobo, vice-president of South China Agricultural University, said it had planned multiple experiences with an agricultural culture theme for the visiting students.
“I hope every overseas Chinese student can experience the unique charm and profound influence of Chinese agricultural culture from all angles and perspectives during their visit,” he said.
The 10-day summer camp, which ended on Monday, attracted 66 overseas Chinese students from the United States, United Kingdom, France, Canada, Jamaica and Belgium.
At the university, the students also visited the South China Agricultural Museum, where it said they “traveled through time and space” to observe ancient farming tools up close, learn about crop planting techniques and experience the customs and traditions of the ancient farming society. –The Daily Mail-China Daily news exchange item
