Explore traditional crafts at TOP Central Park

english.shanghai.gov.cn| October 17, 2025

As the autumn chill sets in, TOP Central Park in Putuo district will host a spectacular cultural event. On Oct 18 to 19, from 1 to 3 pm, visitors are invited to an exclusive intangible cultural heritage (ICH) showcase.

ICH sugar painting

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​A sugar painting takes the form of a phoenix. [Photo/WeChat account: shputuo]

As the spinner is set in motion, the bronze ladle becomes the brush, and the melted sugar becomes the ink.

ICH "Dragon and Phoenix" character painting

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A "Dragon and Phoenix" character painting features an auspicious Chinese blessing. [Photo/WeChat account: shputuo]

Discover the beauty of Chinese characters as the master calligrapher creates the "Dragon and Phoenix" character painting in a single stroke.

ICH beading

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​A bracelet crafted through the art of beading. [Photo/WeChat account: shputuo]

Carefully select the finest agarwood and sandalwood beads, handcraft your own bracelet.

ICH lacquer fans

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​This lacquer fan features a stunning, marbled paint effect. [Photo/WeChat account: shputuo]

Embellish the pristine white fan with gilded colors to craft a one-of-a-kind fan that captures the essence of the autumn season.

ICH sachets

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​Traditional Chinese sachets are filled with natural herbs for health and wellness. [Photo/WeChat account: shputuo]

Hand-sew your seasonal satchel, fill it with mugwort and osmanthus blossoms, and carry the spirit of autumn with you.

Shadow puppetry

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​Detailed puppets come to life with vibrant, heroic figures. [Photo/WeChat account: shputuo]

Step behind the screen and personally manipulate the shadow puppets, experiencing the thousand-year-old dialogue between light and shadow.

ICH dough figurine

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​Dough figurines of cartoon characters. [Photo/WeChat account: shputuo]

Transform dough into adorable rabbits and pandas through kneading, rolling, and delicate carving.

In addition to the cultural displays, the park will feature classic games like ring tossing, beanbag throwing, frisbee, and pitch-pot, inviting visitors to rediscover the joy of childhood.

 

Source: Official WeChat account of Shanghai Putuo Media Center at "shputuo"