As Spring Festival approaches, intangible cultural heritage inheritors in Qingdao have gathered in a paper-cutting studio to create horse-themed paper-cutting artworks for the cultural market.

With the upcoming Year of the Horse, demand for horse-themed paper-cutting artworks has surged. Inside the studio, red paper unfurls as scissors and carving knives move skillfully in the hands of masters. In no time, vibrant paper-cutting horses come to life — each piece lively and expressive, filled with festive spirit and cultural charm. These delicate works not only celebrate the lunar new year but also symbolize fortune and joy in the Year of the Horse.

Local intangible heritage inheritors craft horse-themed paper-cutting artworks for the Chinese New Year market in Qingdao. [Photo/VCG]

These festive paper-cutting artworks carry cultural charm and convey auspicious greetings for the Year of the Horse. [Photo/VCG]

As the Spring Festival approaches, an artist cuts out a horse-themed artwork in Qingdao. [Photo/VCG]