Paper cutting is a special form of traditional art in China. It has been aroundover 1,500 years. People started to paper cutting in China in the 6th century. It has a number of special uses in Chinese culture.Almost all of them are for , happiness or peace.Red is the most commonly of all the colors. Since long ago, Chinese people were in cutting paper into traditional Chinese characters.
Paper cutting is popular around the world, only the Chinese paper cutting is listed in the UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists (联合国教科文组织的非物质文化遗产名录)．The Chinese paper cutting gets place because it has long history and it tells people so much about Chinese history and culture
Paper cutting has developed over the past few years. It ispopular in China now.During special like the Chinese Spring Festival, people cut beautiful pictures and put them on windows and doors.They are often seen at Chinese weddings as well.
