Longgang Unveils National Security Cultural Education Exhibition Hall

On January 23rd, the Longgang Overall National Security Concept Cultural Education Exhibition Hall was officially inaugurated in Wenzhou. This unique venue uses cultural and creative (C&C) products as a medium to blend national security elements with innovative designs, aiming to become a model for national security education across China.

Longgang Overall National Security Concept Cultural Education Exhibition Hall. Photograph provided by Longgang converged media

Upon entering the exhibition hall, visitors are greeted by an array of eye-catching C&C items, including badges, paper cups, stamps, and more. Among these exhibits, the most captivating are the papercut artworks titled"Safeguarding Deep Sea Security, Building People's Defenses" and"Protecting Financial Security, Fortifying Wealth Defenses." These papercuts, themed around the overall national security concept, ingeniously combine intangible cultural heritage techniques with national security ideologies, showcasing a vision of a secure nation. The works were submitted by Wenzhou Youlan Printing Co., Ltd., and have won first prize at the Longgang City National Security Publicity C&C Products and Design Competition.

Another highlight of the exhibition hall is its educational approach through entertainment. In the interactive experience area, children can unleash their creativity with various C&C products. For instance, small stamps can be freely combined; a simple dip and press create personalized artwork depicting their understanding of national security. Activities such as making scrapbooks, wearing badges, and engaging in graffiti painting offer both adults and children an immersive experience that not only highlights Longgang’s vibrant manufacturing industry but also subtly deepens their awareness of national security. The C&C display area merges national security elements with modern aesthetics, demonstrating how technology enhances the application of national security concepts within C&C products.

According to the hall’s curator, as the first national security-themed cultural education exhibition hall in China, it houses over 200 exquisite C&C pieces. The competition display area features outstanding entries from the previously held Longgang City National Security Publicity C&C Design Competition, fully illustrating Longgang’s innovation and diversity in C&C products, fittingly known as"China’s Printing City."(Xie Xiuchang)