Canton Porcelain (广彩) has a history of more than 300 years, dating back to the Qing Dynasty (1636—1911). Canton Porcelain became popular around the world1its beautiful colors.
Xu Enfu is known as a Canton Porcelain master. Xu Junru, his daughter,showed great love for it when she was a little girl. She enjoyed staying with her father while he2the porcelain painting. They think it's necessary for them to add modern patterns to their pieces. They mix modern technology with a traditional feel. Cartoon patterns,3Hello Kitty and Doraemon can be painted on the plates. This idea wins children's hearts. Their works are4wonderful that they attract many foreigners. They decide5this traditional skill to people around the world.
Last year, some students from Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao visited a Canton Porcelain workshop held by GD Today. They were all6to experience how to make Canton Porcelain. Mansha said, "It is my first time to paint on a plate or porcelain. Although painting on a porcelain is difficult,7 it is really interesting." David spent just one hour8a house on the plate. Sarah challenged herself to paint the Canton Tower on her own to remember the time in Guangzhou. Simon succeeded in9a Chinese character on the plate. It was a good idea to make this plate for his grandma.
So far, in Guangdong, more and more people10great interest in Canton Porcelain. In some schools, students can even learn to make Canton Porcelain in art lessons. We all hope to keep the traditional skill alive.