Cultural Heritage Experience
The Silk Road and Silkworm Culture
絲路桑蠶
The Silk Road stands as a historical testament to the flourishing prosperity of China's silkworm industry. As far back as the Neolithic period, the oldest known silkworm cocoon was discovered at a painted pottery site in Shanxi — a finding that speaks to the ancient and deeply significant role of silk culture throughout Chinese history.In this course, children will explore the historical significance and cultural meaning of silk, discover the differences between wild and domestic silkworms, and take a scientific deep dive into the complete life cycle of the silkworm — from egg and larva to pupa and adult moth — as well as the remarkable process of mating and egg-laying. At the end of the course, each child will use silkworm cocoons to create their very own unique and beautiful artwork by hand — and through this hands-on experience, discover the enduring beauty of a traditional craft that has spanned thousands of years!
「絲綢之路」是中國桑蠶業繁榮昌盛的歷史見證。早在新石器時代，山西彩陶遺址中便已發現迄今最古老的蠶繭，足見蠶絲文化在中華歷史中源遠流長、舉足輕重。課程中，孩子將探索絲綢的歷史使命與文化意涵，認識野蠶與家蠶的差異，並從科學角度深入了解蠶寶寶從卵、幼蟲、蛹到成蟲的完整生活史，以及交配產卵的奇妙生命歷程。課程最後，孩子將親手運用蠶繭創作一件獨一無二的美麗作品，在動手實作中，感受這項延續千年的傳統工藝之美！