Laiwu District to carry out the "colored lanterns reflect the childlike "cage" of Chinese feelings" cultural exchange activities

　　为促进中外文化交流，加深外籍儿童对中国传统文化的理解和喜爱，近日，济南市莱芜区开展了一场别开生面的手工活动――制作手工灯笼，邀请4名来自阿根廷国籍的孩子以及部分莱芜同龄的孩子参与，共同体验中国传统文化的魅力。

　　活动当天，孩子们满怀期待地走进了装饰一新的活动室。桌上摆满了制作灯笼所需的材料：彩纸、胶水、剪刀和彩绳等。志愿者们首先向孩子们介绍了灯笼的历史由来和文化意义，并详细讲解了制作步骤和技巧。在志愿者们的耐心指导下，孩子们兴致勃勃地动手制作起来。他们小心翼翼地用彩纸搭建灯笼的框架，并按照说明书上的步骤折叠起来，最后用彩绳装饰，一个个精美别致的灯笼逐渐成形。在制作过程中，孩子们不仅锻炼了动手能力，还对中国传统文化有了更深入的了解和认识。

　　活动结束后，孩子们手捧着自己亲手制作的灯笼，脸上洋溢着喜悦和自豪的笑容。他们纷纷表示，这次活动让他们感受到了中国文化的博大精深，也让他们更加喜欢中国这个美丽的国家。
　　In order to promote cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries and deepen foreign children's understanding and love of traditional Chinese culture, Laiwu District, Jinan City, recently launched a unique handmade activity - making handmade lanterns, inviting 4 children from Argentina and some children of the same age in Laiwu to participate in and experience the charm of traditional Chinese culture.

　　On the day of the event, the children entered the newly decorated activity room with high expectations. The table is covered with the materials needed to make lanterns: colored paper, glue, scissors and colored rope. The volunteers first introduced the historical origin and cultural significance of the lanterns to the children, and explained the steps and skills of making the lanterns in detail. Under the patient guidance of the volunteers, the children began to make them with enthusiasm. They carefully used colored paper to build the lantern frame, and folded it according to the steps in the instructions, and finally decorated it with colored rope, and a beautiful and chic lantern gradually took shape. During the production process, the children not only exercised their hands-on skills, but also had a deeper understanding and understanding of traditional
　　After the event, the children held their own hand-made lanterns and their faces were filled with joy and pride. They all said that this activity made them feel the breadth and depth of Chinese culture, and also made them more fond of this beautiful country.