Washington, May 5 (ZXS) -- The US-China Experimental School held a Chinese clay sculpture display and experience activity in Washington, D.C., on 27 May local time.

The picture shows clay sculpture teacher Zhang Longze explaining clay sculpting techniques. Photo by China News Agency reporter Sha Hanting

On that day, about 40 American elementary and middle school students came to participate in the experience activity. Clay sculpture teacher Zhang Longze first told the students about the development history of clay sculpture in China, and introduced the clay sculpture works from ancient times to the present. After that, under the teacher's explanation, the students began to experience making clay sculptures of giant pandas. After an hour of production, the students have successfully created giant panda works.

Amanda, a 13-year-old Chinese girl who participated in the day's activities, told China News Agency that this was the first time she had experienced clay sculpture in her life, and learning various techniques of clay sculpture was a "very interesting experience". Amanda also said that the day's activities taught a lot, including how to make clay sculptures and Chinese culture about clay sculptures.

The picture shows students displaying the clay sculpture of a giant panda. Photo by China News Agency reporter Sha Hanting

Lily, a 13-year-old American girl, told reporters that the day's activities were "fun" and "very fresh" to her, and she would continue to try clay sculptures in the future. She also looks forward to participating in more Chinese cultural experience activities in the future.

For the day's activities, clay sculpture teacher Zhang Longze said in an interview that it was very successful. He said the event was "very meaningful" and allowed American children to learn about traditional Chinese culture, which was "very important." In addition, the activity can also allow "children to use their hands and brains, which is very good for their health". Zhang Longze also said, "The children studied very seriously, showed a lot of patience, was better than expected, and the final work completed by everyone was also good, which made me feel very accomplished."

The picture shows students carefully making clay sculptures of giant pandas. Photo by China News Agency reporter Sha Hanting

The day's event was the second in a series of events in Washington, D.C., entitled "Taste China in Chinatown." It is reported that Chinese painting, calligraphy and other activities will be held next. (End)