This photo taken on January 16, 2025 shows the exhibits at the Museum of Suzhou Folding Fans in Pingjiang Historical and Cultural District. (CFP)

The craft of making Suzhou folding fans is recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage. These fans undergo an exquisite production process, from selecting bamboo, boiling and drying, splitting, baking, and inserting the fan bones, with each step demanding the ingenuity and profound skills of the craftsmen.

This photo taken on January 16, 2025 shows the exhibits at the Museum of Suzhou Folding Fans in Pingjiang Historical and Cultural District. (CFP)

This photo taken on January 16, 2025 shows the exhibits at the Museum of Suzhou Folding Fans in Pingjiang Historical and Cultural District. (CFP)