• 短期ワークキャンプ
  • DWC-01-25
  • 中国
  • 2025/10/10(金)～2025/10/24(金)

Preserving Cultural Heritage in Filigree Silver Handicraft

国 中国
コード DWC-01-25
プログラム名 Preserving Cultural Heritage in Filigree Silver Handicraft
開催期間 2025/10/10(金)～2025/10/24(金)
背景 DreamWalker China (DWC) is a social purpose organization that believes everyone can make
positive contribution and change to their own personal development, as well as to global
development, through international voluntary service and sustainable changemaking actions.
We collaborate with and support both local and overseas communities, social enterprises, and
innovative charities to not only foster a world of global citizens and changemakers, but also
plant the seed for a united and peaceful world
仕事内容 Project Needs:
The Miao are one of the 56 official ethnic groups in China and are known for their handmade
unique silver ornaments, which they wear to ward off evil or for attracting good fortune. With
over 400 years of history and was listed as a Chinese national intangible cultural heritage in
2006, the traditional craftsmanship of Miao silver is the living expressions of creativity, skills,
and knowledge passed down through generations. The silver handicrafts are not merely object
or artifacts, but they reflect the cultural values, belief, way of life, history and the diverse
identities of the Miao ethnic group. However, due to industrial production of silver handicraft
in the market, a decrease in the market demand for traditional Miao silver, as well as a growing
number of young Miao people moving to the cities to pursue higher incomes, the inheritance of
Miao silver craftsmanship is encountering difficulties. Kongbai village is a famous silversmith
village in Leishan County, with many villagers knowing how to forge silver jewelry, but
ironically, not many of them actually stay in the village. Furthermore, despite the artistic
appearance of the Miao silver, the complex design and techniques are becoming less suitable to
modern lifestyle and hard to compete with the fast-paced commercial industries. It is important
to preserve the craftmanship since the handicraft not only serve as cultural identity for the
Miao, but also have education value in teaching the younger generations about history, culture,
and traditional skills. The handcrafts also have significant economic potential in sustainable
cultural tourism and can act as a bridge in cultural exchanges, fostering understanding and
appreciation between different culture.

Project Aims:
? Promote, preserve, and sustain Miao silver craftsmanship: It is important to ensure the
skills and technique of silver filigree, as well as the history of the craftsmanship can be
passed down to the next generation by documenting and researching the techniques,
stories, and cultural significance of the craft.
? Aid in the sustainable development of rural village through cultural tourism
empowerment: Cultural tours/workshops with Chinese and English guides/handbook
will be designed and created by participants to help the transmission of Miao culture
and silver filigree skills, allowing locals to better share with future visitors.
? Encourage the international exchange of ideas/stories/history/etc from different
countries to generate new innovative silver designs that are practical and adaptive

Work/Activities:
? In-depth hands-on learning and practice of filigree silver crafts
? Technique Learning: Under the guidance of the local experienced teacher,
participants will learn the core skills of silver smelting, wire drawing, filigree,
wielding, etc. and make a traditional Miao silver jewelry (ex. earring).
Participants will help record, take pictures, and document the whole production
process so that the craft will be able to be past to future generations.
? Innovative design: After learning the techniques of filigree silver, participants’
creativity are pull together to create 3 new jewelry designs that will incorporate
both traditional Miao totem elements, as well as modern international concepts.
The new designs will be shared and discussed with the local villagers and may be
used for charity sale, promoting local cultural heritage and/or supporting
sustainable village development.
? Development of Chinese and English cultural tour guides in promoting the silver craft
and the local village culture/history. Participants will assist by:
? Researching village handicrafts, folklore, history, and natural/scenic landscapes
? Planning/designing one-day or half-day cultural/eco-tour routes of the village
? Production of the tour guides
? Writing Chinese and English descriptions/introductions of scenic spots,
folklores, silver handicrafts of the village
? Taking pictures or drawing illustrations to help promote the village
culture/history/handicraft
? Cultural exchange with local villagers and other participants
? Cultural Night will be organized to share with local villagers and participants
about the different country’s culture (language, music, food, handicraft, etc)
? Create and share videos of the village and on silver pedigree on social media to
share with the world and to increase public awareness about their importance.
宿泊 Meals will be prepared by the local villagers based on the local seasonal vegetables available. Two participants per room with basic bedding available. Sleeping bags are not needed. 2 Participants should bring their own basic toiletries, in-door slipper, towels, etc. WIFI signal may be weak in the village.
場所 Kongbai Village, Leishan County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province. Leishan is a county in the east of Guizhou province, China. It is under the administration of the Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture.

Xiuli Tao Intangible Cultural Heritage Market: For those interested in handicrafts, this market consist of local Miao embroidery, batik, silver jewelry, and all kinds of local handicrafts.
集合場所 . Nearest airport is KWE. Nearest train or bus station is Kailinan Railway Station (凱里南站).
追加登録費 3500 CNYを現地到着時に現金払い。
資格 Age 18-99. Volunteer’s Requirement:
? Strong interest in traditional handicrafts, cultural heritage protection, and cross-
cultural sharing
? Adaptable to basic living conditions in remote areas
? Respectful to local culture and ethnic customs
? Background in art design, cultural studies, anthropology, or tourism are ideal but not
required.
募集人数 6人
主催者・支援機関詳細 2013年に設立したDream Walkerは海外とのボランティア活動を通じ、持続可能な新たな取り組みをすることによって、地域の人々が積極的に社会的貢献・自己啓発に取り組み、連携して世界平和を築く土壌をつくることを目的とし、ワークキャンプの運営、ボランティアの派遣を行っています。NICEとも14年に初めて国際ワークキャンプを共催

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