STAY FOR GOOD
Banyan Tree Dongguan Songshan Lake
Secluded in the Lingnan-style gardens of Songshan Lake, we inherit timeless charm by painting wooden clogs with goodwill. Touch the exquisite craft of red-lacquered and patterned wooden clogs, listen to local folk tales of Dongguan, and bond with local artisans. Every delicate stroke serves as a beautiful practice of preserving intangible heritage, carrying forward craftsmanship, and conveying sincere blessings.
Dongguan Intangible Cultural Heritage: Clogs Painting
Embark on the craft of painting wooden clogs imbued with auspicious meanings. In Dongguan, traditional red-lacquered and flower-painted wooden clogs are an essential attire for joyous occasions. They carry wishes for steady advancement, smooth sailing, prosperity, and longevity. The art of making these traditional red-lacquered and flower-painted wooden clogs is among the first batch of municipal-level intangible cultural heritage projects in Dongguan. The patterns on the clogs often feature landscapes, flowers, birds, pines, and cranes, combined in various ways. A design that includes elements like mountains, trees, and a person rowing a boat is called "Smooth Sailing," while a combination of flowers and birds symbolizes "Flourishing Wealth".