Modeling one of China鈥檚 most famous boats
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On Nanhu Lake in east China’s Zhejiang Province rests one of the most famous boats in the country — the Red Boat. Every day, many visitors line up to pay homage to the historical boat, which honors the conclusion of the 1st National Congress of the Communist Party of China in 1921.
To mark the 100th anniversary of the founding of the CPC, Han Minghua, inheritor of the Red Boat model-making craft, leads craftsmen to make exquisite models of the Red Boat in different sizes, from over 10 centimeters to more than 10 meters. He wants to make more people closely appreciate the beauty of the boat and carry forward the Red Boat spirit highlighting pioneering work, striving spirit and dedication.
From material selection, cutting, polishing and stitching to processing, it takes craftsmen about seven days to finish a Red Boat model.
“Boat models are not toys, but history and culture,” said Han, who is very strict about model making.
The proportion of every part of the Red Boat model made by his team is just right. The mast outside the cabin, rope stake, oars, desk and chairs, all elements are available on the boat model. The models bear high resemblance to the Red Boat berthing on Nanhu Lake in Jiaxing City.
With more than 20 years of experience making Red Boat models, the 67-year-old Han is devoted to the improvement of model-making skills and the spread of boat culture. A Red Boat model he made in 2013 has been collected by the Capital Museum in Beijing.
By now, he has led craftsmen to make more than 200,000 Red Boat models, and made the model a representative souvenir for tourists.
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