Qingshan Village: Enlivening intangible cultural heritage and boosting rural industries with art design

In recent years, Yuhang District of Hangzhou has been promoting ecological civilization by establishing a forward-thinking “Future Rural Experimental Area”. In Qingshan Village of the district’s Huanghu Township, the convergence of local culture and artistic design has given rise to handicrafts with a modern aesthetic charm, an endeavor not only fueling the expansion of the art industry but also drawing in a younger population, creating job opportunities while exploring a “future village” model of sustainable development that features a nexus of ecological preservation, industrial development, prosperous villagers, and sound social governance.