On September 25, Zhejiang Provincial Federation of Trade Unions solemnly held a staff literary performance to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of New China and the release ceremony of "Zhejiang Craftsman".
Wu Yaohui, a master of Chinese arts and crafts, a master of Chinese woodcarving arts, a master of Chinese traditional craftsmanship, a senior arts and crafts artist, the art director of Hongxin sculpture, a representative heir of Wenzhou intangible cultural heritage "Yueqing boxwood woodcarving".
At the evening party, 100 newly-increased "Zhejiang Craftsmen" including Master Wu Yaohui took the stage to sing the song of praise, accepting the on-site awards from the leader of the Zhejiang Provincial Federation of Trade Unions Party Secretary and Vice Chairman Zhang Caifang, and solemnly promising the party and the people After Zheng Zheng's oath: "Don't forget the original intention, remember the mission. Seventy years of magnificence, the most glorious work!"
In the 70 years since the founding of New China, Zhejiang craftsmen have used their youth, blood and sweat to build a great motherland and contribute their own strength to the realization of the Chinese dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. It is precisely because of them that the motherland will develop rapidly and stand tall in the east of the world. The "Zhejiang Craftsman" in 2019 coincides with the 70th anniversary of the founding of New China. The four words “Zhejiang Artisans” this year not only represent the recognition of outstanding craftsmen in Zhejiang, but also the condensation and testimony of the great motherland’s achievements in the past 70 years.
Therefore, in 2019, "Zhejiang Craftsman" has stricter requirements from the beginning of the selection. The Provincial Federation of Trade Unions clearly put forward three points in the selection of "Zhejiang Craftsmen", which are inclined to manufacturing skilled talents, outstanding skilled talents, and innovative talents. Focus on manufacturing, modern service industry and historical classic industries with local characteristics, with mastery of superb skills, embodiment of leading role, outstanding contributions, and excellent competition results as the standards.
Master Wu Yaohui not only has excellent skills, but also made important contributions to the inheritance and development of traditional boxwood carving techniques and bronze carving arts.
While inheriting the woodcarving techniques of boxwood and creating exquisite craftsmanship, Master Wu Yaohui continued to develop the arts and crafts career and practice the spirit of craftsmanship. As the art director of Hongxin sculpture, he developed copper carving products exported to Europe and the United States, making Hongxin sculpture a culture of Zhejiang Province Key export enterprise, Wenzhou City Arts and Crafts Industrialization Demonstration Base. Master Wu Yaohui has not forgotten to inherit the craftsmanship skills and guide young people, even students of professional art schools, to love and stick to non-legacy skills.
Dream ingeniously, praise the motherland. Under the leadership of Master Wu Yaohui, Hongxin Sculpture will follow the example of craftsmen from great countries, inherit the spirit of craftsmen, create ingenious products, continue to provide energy for the development of New China, and celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of New China with excellent results.