Hey folks! Last week, around 20 international students from the Capital University of Economics and Business in Beijing, on the Chinese mainland, rolled up their sleeves for a hands-on workshop exploring the art of ancient wooden architecture 🏯.
The Nov 19 session dove into the mortise and tenon joint system: a genius technique that's kept Chinese wooden structures standing strong for thousands of years, all without a single nail or screw. Think of it like nature's ultimate Lego build, where precision cuts lock pieces together seamlessly 🧩.
For many students, this wasn't just about woodworking. It's part of Beijing's push to become a major hub for global cultural exchange 🌏. By mastering these age-old skills, participants are bridging cultures—something young pros in South and Southeast Asia can totally relate to. After all, we've got our own timber traditions, from the ornate door carvings in Vietnam to the temple woodworks of Sri Lanka.
Plus, understanding sustainable, low-impact building methods is right up our alley. With climate change on everyone's radar, learning to craft sturdy, eco-friendly structures with no wasted hardware feels like a win-win 👍.
Whether you're into design, history, or just want to try your hand at something radically hands-on, this workshop proves that old-school crafts still have huge appeal for the next-gen makers and thinkers. Who knows—maybe the next viral TikTok trend will be the mortise and tenon challenge! 🎥✨
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International students explore China's traditional building craft
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