The intangible cultural heritage project “Flip Paper Flower”. Screenshot of Erhe Video

The story of a young man who has made an intangible cultural heritage project "Flip Paper Flower" popular again among teenagers has aroused hot discussion on Chinese social media platforms.

Wei Yuhang, a college student who learned about the intangible cultural heritage from his grandfather during his childhood, is the eighth generation of heirs. He often shares the production techniques of paper flowers with his college friends. In his hands, hundreds of sheets of papers are turned into 18 different paper flowers through special production methods, painting skills, and different folding methods. The combination of Wei's youthful strength and traditional culture makes this ancient craft attract young people's attention once again. Now, he often shoots videos about the production process and posts them online, hoping to let more people know about intangible cultural heritage and traditional culture.

Although it looks like a small paper toy, the process of making it is very complicated, Wei said. "As a millennial, I have the responsibility and obligation to pass on this ancient craft. I am honored to have the opportunity to share this culture with more people, while maintaining awe and learning at the same time," Wei said.