Several Foshan New Year woodblock paintings, one of the representatives of traditional Guangdong culture, are on display at China Printmaking Museum in Longhua District.

Chinese New Year painting is a type of colored woodblock print that was traditionally used to make decorations for the Chinese New Year and then later to depict current events. It is a very popular form of Chinese folk culture and can be found almost everywhere during the Chinese New Year. It originated from the painting of the door god, which was posted on doors to scare away evil spirits in ancient times. It was officially named New Year painting during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).

The Foshan New Year woodblock painting is a wonderful gem of Guangdong folk culture. Since Cantonese people believe red represents vitality and prosperity in business, red is the most prominent color of the door god paintings in Foshan. Thanks to the great efforts of Foshan craftsmen, Foshan New Year woodblock painting has continued to be passed down and developed.

Dates: Until Nov. 20

Hours: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Venue: China Printmaking Museum, Yuxin Road, Guanlan, Longhua District (龙华区观澜裕新路中国版画博物馆)

Metro: Line 4 to Qinghu Station (清湖站), Exit A and then take a taxi(SD News)