Meet Lang Jiaziyu – the creative force keeping China’s 200-year-old dough figurine artistry alive! As inheritor of the nationally recognized Lang Beijing Dough Figurine craft, Lang is mixing ancient techniques with pop culture vibes to wow Gen-Z audiences. 🥟👨🎨
This Spring Festival, he’s crafting zodiac-inspired miniatures featuring dragon motifs and lucky charms, blending auspicious symbolism with modern aesthetics. \"Each piece carries our ancestors’ wisdom,\" Lang says, \"but to stay relevant, we need to speak the language of today.\"
From museum collaborations to viral TikTok tutorials, Lang’s work now dazzles global audiences. His secret? Sprinkling a dash of Gen-Z flair on time-honored traditions – proving heritage crafts can thrive in the digital age. 🌏💫
