Artwork at China Gold Foil Art Gallery in Nanjing (Photo/CFP)

Nanjing will host Gold Foil Innovation and Development Conference on April 23. The event will feature an exhibition of gold foil works, recognize winners in a design contest, facilitate cooperation agreements, and promote an industrial park dedicated to the craft.

Artwork at China Gold Foil Art Gallery in Nanjing

Nanjing is one of the world's major producers of gold foil, and its forging technique is listed among China's first batch of national intangible cultural heritages.

A demonstration of gold foil forging in Nanjing

The event aims to explore the value of gold foil and facilitate collaborative innovation between the craft and modern industries. Future efforts will focus on deepening the technique preservation, expanding applications in cultural and creative sectors, and advancing digital transformation.