Project Name:

Cultural Heritage Preservation and Promotion
Code: DWC-02-18
Project Type: Culture; Art
Project Dates: July 11th to 19th, 2018
Number of Participants: 1 leader and 14 workcampers
Location: Fuzhou, Jiangxi
Closest Airport: Nanchang Changbei International

Airport (KHN)
Participation Fee: 1,500 RMB

Project Needs:
Fuzhou city has a long history of rich cultural heritage

and resources that had profound impact on the Chinese

history and modern celebrated culture. It has been

named the "Hometown of Scholar and Talent" and the

"City of Culture". Many folk arts from years of heritage

and techniques, such as bamboo knitting, hand-made

mounting pictures, paper cutting art, songs, etc., had

been passed down through many generations can be

discovered in this city. However, in today's modern

society where many products are massproduced by

machines, the art of practicing traditional craftsmanship

faces the brink of extinction. Finding passionate new

generation of young people who are committed to its

practice and its teaching to the next generation is a

challenge, and these once loved folk arts are losing in

popularity compared to the modern taste. Educating the

public of their value and importance, in addition to

teaching of why and how to appreciate these forms of

art are all important in preserving the cultural heritage

of the city and the country.

Project Aims:
• Promote the preservation of traditional Chinese art

and craftsmanship
• Enhance international exchange and folk art and

culture
• Inspire future changemakers who are impactful towards arts and cultural heritage preservation (Changemakers

are individuals who gain skills and resources they need

to collaborate on solving complex social problems)

Meals and Accommodation:
Workcampers will be staying in a school or a Buddhist

temple. Simple meals will be provided three times a day

at the cafeteria within the school or the temple. Temple

serves only vegetarian food.

Work/Activities:
• Observe and learn Chinese art and culture, such as

calligraphy, carving, and paper cutting.
• Organize a charity sales of the local and international

art & cultural products towards the end of the workcamp
• Participate in discussion on changemaking stories or

ideas on arts and cultural heritage preservation whether

they are from your country or from others
• Assist the daily work of the school or the temple

Local Partner Description:
"Zhao Shu Chong" Micro Public Service Youth Volunteer Association is a registered nonprofit organization formed by University and high school volunteers. The aims of

this educational and cultural organization are to "Serve

the Society" and "Promote Culture and Civilization".

With the value of improving social atmosphere and

development, "Zhao Shu Chong" enhances the 

integrated capability of youth through cultural

preservation, educational support and caring of

left-behind children.