University Town Library of Shenzhen will host “Weaving Bamboo, Sharing Heritage,” a bamboo bookmark-making handmade workshop for students, Includes international students, on 17 October 2026, in celebration of the International Day of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Participants will learn about Chinese bamboo weaving, a living intangible cultural heritage, and create their own bamboo bookmark by hand. The workshop is free, bilingual (Chinese and English), and non-commercial.

As a public cultural institution, the library serves not only as a repository of knowledge but also as a platform for living heritage and cross-cultural exchange. Bamboo weaving is a traditional Chinese craft that embodies ecological wisdom, patience, and craftsmanship passed down through generations. For international students„ hands-on craft experiences offer an accessible and engaging entry point into Chinese culture. Combining reading culture with handmade creation, the library seeks to move intangible cultural heritage from “being viewed” to “being practiced,” allowing young people to carry a piece of living heritage home.

Objectives

• To promote the living transmission of intangible cultural heritage among young international students, using the library as a public cultural platform;
• To combine reading promotion with craft experience through bamboo bookmark making;
• To foster cross-cultural exchange and mutual understanding among students;
• To enhance participants’ awareness of Chinese bamboo weaving and the concept of safeguarding intangible cultural heritage;
• To strengthen the library’s role as a welcoming space for international students and community cultural participation.

Programme

Date: Saturday, 17 October 2026
Venue: University Town Library of Shenzhen
Language: Chinese and English
Participants: Students (approx. 20 per session)
Fee: Free 

Morning Session

09:30 am Volunteer preparation and venue setup

10:00 am Welcome and introduction to the International Day of the Intangible Cultural Heritage 2026

10:15 am Short talk: Bamboo weaving as living heritage

10:30 am Live demonstration of bamboo bookmark making

10:45 am – 11:45 am Hands-on workshop: participants make their own bamboo bookmark

11:45 am Sharing of works and group photo

12:00 pm End of morning session

Afternoon Session

02:30 pm Volunteer preparation and venue setup

03:00 pm Welcome and introduction to the International Day of the Intangible Cultural Heritage 2026

03:15 pm Short talk: Bamboo weaving as living heritage

03:30 pm Live demonstration of bamboo bookmark making

03:45 pm – 04:45 pm Hands-on workshop: participants make their own bamboo bookmark

04:45 pm Sharing of works and group photo

05:00 pm End of afternoon session

 Post-Event

05:15 pm – 05:45 pm Venue clean-up and material sorting

Note: The programme is preliminary and may be adjusted according to venue, Volunteers availability, and participant numbers.

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Text as provided by the organiser(s).