The Jiuzhai Beautiful China Resort in Sichuan is hosting the first Autumn Leaf Art Festival, a unique blend of art and nature in the renowned Jiuzhaigou Valley. Collaborating with the China Academy of Art, the festival explores Tibetan culture, ecology, and seasonal beauty through intricate sculptures crafted from fallen leaves.
The event is part of the “Beautiful China Art Action” initiative, aimed at promoting environmental awareness and cultural heritage in the region.
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Nestled in Zhongcha Valley, with its five ancient Tibetan villages, the festival showcases works that reflect the region’s unique flora, fauna, and traditional Tibetan practices. Highlights include:
- “Tibetan Etiquette” – A sculpture of a youth offering a golden leaf-woven “hada” scarf, symbolizing the Tibetan spirit of hospitality and respect for visitors.
- “Autumn Leaf Zhanian” – Modeled after the Tibetan instrument “Zhanian,” this piece uses layered leaves as strings, resonating with Tibetan musical heritage.
- “Guardian for Red Bull” – Celebrating the yak, this sculpture adorned in red autumn leaves embodies the resilience of Tibetan culture and its deep ties to the land.
- “Guozhuang Dance” – Inspired by the traditional Tibetan dance, the sculpture captures the rhythmic movement and communal unity of the Tibetan people.
- “The Flower Closest to the Sky” – This delicate artwork represents life at high altitudes, with a bloom crafted from fallen leaves symbolizing resilience against nature’s challenges.
The festival’s art installations range from “Journey Among Mountains and Streams”, which takes inspiration from classic Chinese landscapes, to “Panda Yoga”, a whimsical depiction of a giant panda in a yoga pose, inviting guests to engage with themes of health and balance. Other sculptures, such as “Autumn Leaf Rabbit”, “White Horse is Not a Horse”, and “The Divine Archer”, celebrate Tibetan folklore, ancient customs, and the vitality of seasonal change.
The Autumn Leaf Art Festival underscores Jiuzhaigou’s ecological beauty and the richness of Tibetan culture, drawing visitors into an immersive experience that honors the natural and cultural heritage of this vibrant region.
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