中國的每一個不同的地方都有自己獨特的傳統藝術形式，它們通常試著表現生活中重要的東西，比如愛情、美麗和家庭。最常見的東西，從紙到黏土再到竹子，都變成了美的對象。
Each different part of China has its own special forms of traditional art.These usually try to show the things that are important in life,such as love,beauty and family.The most common things,from paper to clay to bamboo,are turned into object of beauty.
根據中國歷史記載，天燈最早是諸葛孔明使用的，他在遇到困難時就放出去天燈求救。
今天，天燈是在節日和其他慶祝活動中使用的。它們是用竹子做的，上面覆蓋著紙，當燈籠被點燃時，它像小熱氣球一樣慢慢升到空中，大家都能看到。它們供大家觀賞作為幸福和美好願望的明亮象徵。
According to Chinese history,sky lanterns were first used by Zhuge Kongming.He sent them out to ask for help when in trouble.
Today,sky lanterns are used at festivals and other celebrations.They are made of bamboo and covered with paper.When the lanterns are lit,they slowly rise into the air like small hot-air balloons for all to see.They are seen as bright symbols of happiness and good wishes.
剪紙已經有1500多年的歷史了。剪紙聽起來很容易，但很難做到。剪紙通常是紅色的，在用剪刀剪紙之前先折好。
最常見的圖片是花、動物和中國歷史傳統的東西。在春節期間，它們被貼在窗戶、門和牆上，作為美好願望的象徵，好運和新年快樂。
Paper cutting has been around for over 1500 years.Paper cutting sounds very easy but it can be difficult to do.The paper,usually red,is folded before it is cut with scissors .
The most common pictures are flowers,animals,and things about Chinese history.During the Spring Festival,they are put on windows,doors and walls as symbols of wishes for good luck and a happy new year.
中國陶藝之所以出名，是因為它們很小，但看起來很真實。陶藝通常是可愛的孩子或中國童話故事或歷史故事中活潑的人物。
Chinese clay art is famous because the clay pieces are so small but they look very real.The pieces are usually cute children or lively characters from a Chinese fairy tale or historical story.
這些陶藝是用非常特殊的黏土手工精心塑形，然後在空氣中風乾。風乾之後它們在高溫下被燒制，接著被拋光和上漆。需要幾周時間才能完成所有的工作。
這些小陶藝作品展示了所有中國人對生活和美的熱愛。
They pieces are carefully shaped by hand from a very special kind of clay and then allowed to air-dry.After drying,they are fired at a very high heat.They are then polished and painted.It takes several weeks to complete everything.
These small pieces of clay art show the love that all Chinese people have for life and beauty.