Dai paper-cutting is an art on the fingertips, which pays attention to "cutting with one knife", that is, the entire pattern is completed in one go without interruption. The patterns mostly use the unique symbols and totems of the Dai people, such as peacocks, elephants, lotus, etc., which imply good luck and happiness. Dai paper-cutting is an integral part of the life of the Dai people. On important occasions such as festivals and weddings, people will use paper-cutting to decorate door lintels and windows to pray for good luck.
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