The Suzhou Art and Design Technology Institute hosts a cultural exchange event at Jean Monet High School in Isere, France. [Photo/ourjiangsu.com]

The Suzhou Art and Design Technology Institute in Suzhou, East China's Jiangsu province recently organized a cultural exchange event showcasing China's intangible cultural heritage Taohuawu wood engraving and traditional Chinese painting at Jean Monnet High School in the city of Isere, France.

During the event, over 300 French students and teachers listened to presentations by Chinese teachers and got firsthand experience of the intricate process involved in creating Taohuawu woodcuts.

A French student makes a woodcut. [Photo/ourjiangsu.com]

One French student said: "Being able to learn about Chinese traditional culture and techniques firsthand at school is an incredible experience. China and France are both significant representatives of Eastern and Western civilizations, each nurturing profound and diverse cultures in their unique environments. The younger generation should become cultural ambassadors. I aspire to study in China if the opportunity arises."

During their visit to France, the delegation from the Suzhou Art and Design Technology Institute also hosted a glassblowing workshop and organized exhibitions of Taohuawu woodcuts, giving the French audience a glimpse of Chinese artistry and craftsmanship.