当爱琴海的风遇见长江水，当奥林匹亚的哲思对话荆楚文明，一段跨越八千公里的文化奇旅在湖北美术学院悄然展开。七月，来自希腊克里特大学和克里特理工大学的八位“青年使者”，带着对东方艺术的热忱与美好向往，缓缓走进了武汉的烟火气与千年文脉中。十四天里，非遗手作、笔墨丹青、仙山问道...他们用双手触摸，用心感知，在昙华林的阴翳里，在武当山的云雾间，书写下属于自己的东方故事。且看他们如何玩转指尖艺术，悟道山水之间！
When the Aegean breeze met the Yangtze waves, when Olympian thought conversed with Jingchu civilization, a cultural journey spanning 8,000 kilometers quietly unfolded at the Hubei Institute of Fine Arts (HIFA). This July, eight“Young Envoys”from the University of Crete and the Hellenic Mediterranean University in Greece, brimming with passion for Eastern art, immersed themselves in the vibrant life and millennia-old culture of Wuhan. Fourteen days: intangible heritage crafts, ink and brush painting, seeking the Tao on sacred mountains... They touched with their hands, felt with their hearts, writing their own Eastern stories in the studios of Tanhualin and amidst the mists of Wudang Mountain. See how they mastered the art of their fingertips and sought enlightenment amidst the landscape!
篇章一：指尖魔法，妙趣“遗”生
(Chapter1: Finger Magic, Wonder Born from Heritage)
想象一下，一团温热的麦芽糖在希腊青年手中被赋予了生命！在“饴梦民俗”吹糖人课堂上，鼓起腮帮子吹气，看着糖团瞬间膨胀成憨态可掬的小动物，那份惊喜与成就感，让教室充满了笑声和甜蜜的空气。“看，这只糖鸟的翅膀要这样轻轻吹才能展开！”糖塑非遗传承人朱红彦的武汉方言里混着比划，希腊学员玛利亚屏息凝神，手中温热的麦芽糖在气息流转间渐成雏形。学员们不仅惊叹于糖稀从琥珀色液体到立体造型的蜕变，更在朱师傅“火候要准，心气要匀”的叮嘱中，读懂中式美学里“天人合一”的智慧。
Imagine warm maltose being given life in the hands of Greek youth! In the“Yimeng Folk Culture”Sugar Figure Blowing class, puffing out their cheeks to blow air, watching the sugar blob instantly inflate into adorable little animals – the surprise and sense of accomplishment filled the classroom with laughter and a sweet aroma.“Look, the wings of this sugar bird need to be gently blown like this to unfold!”Zhu Hongyan, an inheritor of the intangible cultural heritage of sugar sculpting, explained in thick Wuhan dialect with gestures. Maria, a trainee from Greece, held her breath with rapt attention as the warm amber syrup in her hands gradually took shape with a breath of air. The trainees marveled not only at the transformation of the maltose syrup from a liquid into a three-dimensional sculpture but also grasped the wisdom of“unity of heaven and man”in Chinese aesthetics throughMr.Zhu’sreminder:“The heat must be precise, the breath must be steady.”
甜蜜刚过，纸艺生花。在“剪艺匠心”中国民间剪纸工作坊，一张张红纸在剪刀的游走下，变幻出繁复精美的图案。从简单的窗花到象征吉祥的纹样，希腊学子们屏息凝神，体验着“方寸之间显乾坤”的东方智慧。专注的眼神，小心翼翼的裁剪，最终完成作品时那满足的笑容，是文化共鸣最美的注脚。“对称纹样就像草原上的日月，左右呼应才和谐。”蔡老师用比喻化解文化隔阂，学员们很快掌握“折、画、剪”的精髓，当镂空的“福”字与希腊橄榄枝图案在红纸上共现，剪刀已成为比语言更有力的交流工具。
After the sweetness came paper blossoms. In the“Scissorcraft & Artistry”Chinese Folk Paper Cutting workshop, sheets of red paper transformed under the dance of scissors into intricate and exquisite patterns. From simple window decorations to auspicious symbols, the Greek students held their breath, experiencing the Eastern wisdom of“revealing the universe within a tiny space.”Focused eyes, careful cuts, and ultimately, the satisfied smiles upon completing their works were the most beautiful footnotes to cultural resonance.“Symmetrical patterns are like the sun and moon on the grasslands—they need to echo each other to achieve harmony.”Using this metaphor to bridge cultural gaps,Mr.Cai helped the students quickly grasp the essence of folding, drawing, and cutting. As the hollowed-out character“福”(fu, meaning fortune) intertwined with Greek olive branch motifs on the red paper, the scissors had become a more eloquent tool of communication than words.
而“万物皆可漆”的大漆体验，则揭开了东方“黑科技”的神秘面纱。天然大漆的独特光泽与质感，以及复杂的髹饰工艺，让大家感受到了这门古老技艺的庄重与深邃。学员们将颜料滴入水面，指尖轻搅便晕出流云般的纹理，转印到扇面时，蒙古学员娜仁花忍不住感叹：“这像极了草原上的晚霞，只是用另一种方式凝固了。”
Meanwhile, the“everythingcanbelacquered”Great Lacquer Art experience unveiled the mystery of an Eastern“secret technology.”The unique luster and texture of natural lacquer, coupled with the complex lacquering techniques, allowed everyone to feel the solemnity and depth of this ancient craft.The students dripped pigments onto the water’s surface, swirled them with their fingertips until they bloomed like liquid clouds, then gently brushed the patterns onto a folding fan. As the colors transferred, Narantuya, a Mongolian trainee, marveled:“It looks just like sunset over the grasslands—only captured in another form.”
武汉面塑非遗课堂则让“万物皆可塑”。五颜六色的面团在指尖揉捏、塑形，化身成灵动的人物、可爱的动物。面团柔软的可塑性，让大家玩得不亦乐乎，也惊叹于中国民间艺人化平凡为神奇的本领。当“雅典娜”与“京剧脸谱”在掌心同时诞生，捏塑的已不仅是造型，更是文化交融的瞬间。“这简直像玩彩泥，但更有文化深度！”一位学员兴奋地分享。
The Wuhan Dough Sculpture Intangible Heritage class showed that“everything can be molded”. Colorful dough was kneaded and shaped at their fingertips, transforming into lively figures and adorable animals. The soft plasticity of the dough brought endless fun, while also inspiring awe at the Chinese folk artists’ability to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. When“Athena”and Peking Opera masks took shape side by side in the palm of the artist's hands, what took form was more than sculpted figures—it was an instant of cultures intertwined.“It’s like playing with colored clay, but with so much more cultural depth!”one student shared excitedly.
“艺术如何让城市更有温度？”社会美育学院院长何明的“建筑设计”课上，武汉老里份改造案例与希腊卫城保护故事碰撞出火花。学员们发现，无论是楚河汉街的青砖黛瓦，还是雅典老城区的石砌街巷，传统与现代的对话都有着共通的逻辑——这正是课程设计中“思辨维度”的深意。
“How can art make a city more humane?”In the Architectural Design class taught by He Ming, Dean of the Social Aesthetic Education Institute, the renovation of Wuhan’s historic lilong lanes collided with the preservation story of Greece’s Acropolis, igniting vibrant dialogue. Students discovered that whether observing the blue-brick lanes of Chu River-Han Street or the stone-paved alleys of Athens' Old Town, the dialogue between tradition and modernity follows a shared logic—precisely the profound essence of the course’s“dialectical dimension”.
香道课上，楚地合香非遗传承人张博建点燃的一炉沉香，让课堂瞬间安静下来。学员们在隔火空薰的仪式感中，体会“鼻观先参”的东方哲学。一位希腊学员在日记里写道：“中国的香是沉静的，让人感受到生活的诗意。”
In the incense ceremony class, a sandalwood brazier lit by Zhang Bojian—inheritor of the intangible cultural heritage of Chu-style incense blending—cast the room into profound silence. As students experienced the ritual ofcharcoal-heated incense appreciation, they contemplated the Eastern philosophy of“introspection through scent”.AGreek participant, later reflected in his journal:“Chineseincense is meditative,revealsthe poetry inour life.”
三天沉浸式体验落幕时，学员们的行囊里装满了亲手制作的糖人、剪纸、漆扇，更装满了对“非遗”二字的新理解——它不是博物馆里的标本，而是活在日常的智慧。湖北美术学院继续学院院长何明表示，这次文化交流活动践行了“成人致美”理念：当不同文化背景的人共同触摸糖稀的温度、感受纸张的韧性，技艺便超越了技法本身，成为不同国家不同民族的人们心灵相通的密码。
As the three-day immersive experience concluded, the participants' bags filled not only with handmade sugar figurines, paper-cuttings, and lacquered fans—but with a renewed understanding of“intangible cultural heritage.”It is not a static relic preserved in museums, but tangible wisdom alive in everyday practice.He Ming,the Deanof the School of Continuing Educationat HubeiInstituteof Fine Arts, reflected that this cultural exchange embodied the philosophy of“cultivating humanity through beauty”:When people from diverse cultural backgrounds jointly feel the warmth of maltose syrup and the resilience of paper, craftsmanship transcends technique to become a universal cipher connecting hearts across nations.
篇章二：笔墨丹青，纸上生韵
(Chapter2: Ink and Brush, Rhythm Born on Paper)
从“中国书法文化简述”开始，希腊学子们正式踏入了水墨世界的神秘殿堂。握着柔软的毛笔，蘸上浓黑的墨汁，在宣纸上尝试第一笔，那份小心翼翼又充满新奇的感觉，仿佛开启了一扇通往古老文明的大门。
Starting with the“Brief Introduction to Chinese Calligraphy Culture”, the Greek students formally stepped into the mysterious realm of ink and wash. Holding the soft Chinese brush, dipping it into thick black ink, and attempting their first stroke on Xuan paper,that feeling of caution mixed with novelty was like opening a door to an ancient civilization.
从最古老的“篆书的临摹与扩展”，到认识“隶楷行草”各具风骨的书体，每一次提按转折，都是与千年笔法的对话。在“自由创作，逐一辅导” 环节，他们尝试用毛笔书写自己的名字，甚至希腊字母，东西方线条艺术在此刻奇妙交融。
From copying and expanding the most ancient Seal Script, to recognizing the distinct styles of Clerical, Regular, Running, and Cursive scripts,every lift, press, turn, and pause was a dialogue with brushwork techniques millennia old. During the“Free Creation with Individual Tutoring”sessions, they tried writing their own names, even Greek letters, with the brush,a magical fusion of Eastern and Western line art in that moment.
笔墨的韵律还未散去，色彩与意境又在“中国扇面花鸟画”中绽放。了解了“扇面没骨技法”的精妙——不勾轮廓线，直接以色彩塑造形体，这种写意 的精神让他们着迷。在老师的“各类花鸟写生示范”后，学员们纷纷提笔，在素白的扇面上描绘心中所见的花鸟虫鱼。虽然笔法尚显稚嫩，但那份专注与尝试的勇气，以及画作中流露的自然意趣，已足够动人。
The rhythm of ink had barely faded when color and artistic conception blossomed in Chinese Fan-Surface Flower-and-Bird Painting. Learning the subtleties of the“Fan-Surface Boneless Style”—shaping forms directly with color without outline strokes—captivated them with its Xieyi (freehand spirit). Following the teacher’sdemonstration“Sketching Demonstrations of Various Flowers and Birds”, the students picked up their brushes, depicting flowers, birds, insects, and fish as they envisioned them on plain white fans. Though the brushwork was still nascent, the focus, the courage to try, and the natural charm emanating from their paintings were deeply moving.
篇章三：荆楚吉金藏幽古，江城玉笛醉晴川
(Chapter3: Ancient Treasures Whisper in Jingchu, Flute Songs Intoxicate on River’s Edge)
如果说昙华林的手作是触摸当下鲜活的传统，武当山的云雾是感悟天地大道的玄妙，那么在武汉的行程中，还有两站，如同穿越千年的时光隧道，让希腊学子们得以对话历史的回响，沉醉于江城的诗意。
If the workshops in Tanhualin allowed them to touch the living pulse of tradition, and the mists of Wudang offered a glimpse into the profound mysteries of the universe, then two other stops on their Wuhan itinerary served as time tunnels spanning millennia, enabling the Greek students toconverse with echoes of history and become intoxicated by the poetic charm of the River City.
步入这座承载着荆楚文明精髓的殿堂，时光仿佛瞬间倒流。恢弘的曾侯乙编钟阵列，以其无与伦比的规模与精妙绝伦的工艺，瞬间攫住了所有人的目光与心神。讲解员轻敲钟体，那穿越两千四百余年依然清越悠扬的乐音在展厅回荡，让来自音乐诞生地克里特的学子们屏息凝神，惊叹于中国古代礼乐文明的登峰造极。“太不可思议了！这声音… 仿佛来自另一个世界！” 一位学员低声感叹。
Stepping into this hall that embodies the essence of Jingchu civilization, time seemed to instantly rewind. The magnificent Chime Bells of Marquis Yi of Zeng, with their unparalleled scale and exquisite craftsmanship, instantly seized the gaze and awe of everyone present. The docent lightly struck a bell, and its clear, melodious sound—still resonant after over 2,400 years—echoed through the exhibition space, leaving students from Crete, the birthplace of music, holding their breath in awe, marveling at the pinnacle of ancient Chinese ritual and musical civilization.“Unbelievable! This sound... it feltlike it’s from another world!”one student whispered in amazement.
展柜中寒光四射的越王勾践剑，历经两千余年不朽，剑身精美的菱形暗格纹和鸟虫书铭文，诉说着王者之威与古人的超凡智慧。这些无声的国宝，比任何教科书都更生动地讲述了荆楚大地的辉煌过往，也让希腊学子对中华文明的源远流长有了更直观、更震撼的认知。
The gleaming Sword of Goujian, King of Yue, displayed in a case, remained uncorroded after over two millennia. The exquisite diamond-shaped lattice pattern and inscriptions in bird-and-insect script on its blade spoke of royal authority and the extraordinary wisdom of the ancients. The dazzling gold and jade artifacts unearthed from the Tomb of Prince Liangzhuang elicited continuous gasps of“Wow!”throughout the hall. These silent national treasures recounted the glorious past of the Jingchu region more vividly than any textbook could, giving the Greek students a more intuitive and awe-inspiring understanding of the long history and profound depth of Chinese civilization.
下午，带着对历史的震撼余韵，学子们登临“天下江山第一楼”——黄鹤楼。拾级而上，每层飞檐翘角都展现着中国传统建筑的灵动之美。登顶远眺，浩荡长江与武汉三镇的壮阔画卷在眼前铺陈开来。“这里就是李白、崔颢写诗的地方吗？感觉风里都带着故事！” 触摸着古老的石栏，遥想仙人乘鹤的缥缈传说 ，品味着历代文人墨客留下的诗词匾联，学员们仿佛置身于一部流动的中华文化长卷之中。在书法课上临摹的篆隶笔意，在此刻与眼前的楼阁山水奇妙地呼应起来。他们纷纷举起相机，不仅记录下壮丽的景色，更试图捕捉那份流淌在砖瓦梁柱间的千年诗意。
Carrying the lingering awe from history, the students ascended the“First Tower Under Heaven for Rivers and Mountains”—the Yellow Crane Tower. Ascending the steps, the upturned eaves and corners on each level displayed the lively beauty of traditional Chinese architecture. Reaching the top and gazing afar, the mighty Yangtze River and the three towns of Wuhan unfolded before their eyes in a magnificent panorama.“Is this where Li Bai and Cui Hao wrote their poems? It feels like the wind carries stories!”Touching the ancient stone railings and recalling the ethereal legend of the immortal riding a crane, they savored the poems, plaques, and couplets left by literati through the ages. The students felt as if they were within a flowing scroll of Chinese culture. The essence of seal and clerical script practiced in their calligraphy class now resonated wonderfully with the pavilions, towers, and landscape before them. They eagerly raised their cameras, capturing not only the magnificent scenery but also attempting to seize that millennia-old poetic sentiment flowing through the bricks, tiles, beams, and pillars.
篇章四：霓裳翩跹昙华林，烟火氤氲江城夜
(Chapter4: Silken Robes Swirling in Tanhualin, Bustling Vibes Steeped in River City Nights)
十四天的行程，不只有教室里的凝神创作和博物馆的肃穆瞻仰，更有融入武汉街头巷尾的鲜活脉动。学习之余，这群来自爱琴海畔的青年使者，换上飘逸的华夏衣裳，漫步在流淌着时光印记的昙华林，真切感受了一把“江城”武汉独有的人间烟火与古今交融的魅力。
The fourteen-day itinerary wasn't just about focused creation in classrooms or solemn reverence in museums; it also included immersing themselves in the vibrant pulse of Wuhan's streets and alleys. During their free time, these Young Envoys from the Aegean shores donned the flowing robes of Huaxia and strolled through Tanhualin, where time leaves its imprint, truly experiencing the unique, bustling human atmosphere and the seamless blend of ancient and modern that defines the“River City”of Wuhan.
“穿越”古今，汉服里的东方美学走进国风汉服馆，琳琅满目的各色汉服瞬间点燃了大家的兴趣。在专业妆造老师的帮助下，学员们精心挑选心仪的款式——或端庄典雅的唐制齐胸襦裙，或潇洒飘逸的宋制褙子，或英气勃勃的明制飞鱼服。当镜中的自己褪去现代着装，化身成画中走出的古人，那份新奇与惊喜溢于言表。小心翼翼地整理着宽大的袖袍和精致的系带，他们对汉服所蕴含的礼仪之美和含蓄优雅有了最直观的体验。
Stepping into the traditional Hanfu studio, the dazzling array of colorful Hanfu instantly ignited everyone’s curiosity. With the help of professional stylists, participants carefully selected their favorite styles—elegant high-waisted Tang-style ruqun dresses, free-flowing Song-style beizi jackets, or dashing Ming-style feiyufu robes. As they shed their modern attire before the mirror and transformed into figures stepping out of classical paintings, excitement and wonder were written all over their faces. Carefully adjusting the wide sleeves and delicate ties, they gained a firsthand understanding of the beauty of ritual etiquette and refined grace embodied in Hanfu.
漫步昙华林，触摸“活”的历史。身着汉服，学员们信步漫游在青石板铺就的昙华林老街。这里没有玻璃幕墙的冰冷，只有爬满藤蔓的老洋房、散发着书香与咖啡香的文艺小店、展示着传统手作的小铺。历史的气息与现代的活力在这里奇妙地共生。他们驻足欣赏街头艺人的表演，好奇地打量着老武汉的民俗物件 ，或是在某个转角，与同样穿着汉服的本地年轻人相视一笑，瞬间拉近了文化的距离。
Strolling Through Tanhualin: Touching“Living” Historydressed in Hanfu, the participants wandered leisurely along the bluestone-paved streets of Tanhualin’s historic district. Here, no cold glass curtain walls intruded—only colonial-era houses draped in ivy, artistic boutiques perfumed with the scents of old books and coffee, and craft shops showcasing traditional handmade wares. The whispers of history and the pulse of modern life coexist here in magical harmony.They paused to admire street performers’acts, examined folk artifacts of old Wuhan with curiosity, and exchanged smiles with local youngsters also dressed in Hanfu at street corners—cultural barriers melting away in an instant.
当被问及对武汉的印象，来自希腊的学子莱纳动情地说：“相比于上海的现代繁华之美，我更沉醉于武汉！这里有热闹非凡的烟火气，更有像昙华林这样的历史文化街区所沉淀下来的那份独特的古雅之美。它让我感觉历史是活的，就在我身边呼吸。”武汉的魅力，不仅在于其大江大河的壮阔，更在于这种根植于市井、流淌在日常、将厚重历史与蓬勃生机完美融合的城市肌理。
When asked about his impression of Wuhan, Rena, a student from Greece, shared emotionally:“Compared to Shanghai’s modern glamour, I’m intoxicated by Wuhan! Its streets hum with vibrant life, yet places like Tanhuallin preserve a uniquely ancient elegance—history feels alive here, breathing right beside me.”The city’s true charm lies not only in the grandeur of its mighty rivers, but also in this urban fabric woven from everyday vitality—where profound history and vibrant modernity blend seamlessly into the rhythm of daily life.
篇章五：陶土成器，山水问道
(Part5: Clay Transformed, Seeking Tao in Mountains and Waters)
艺术的探索不止于平面。在藏龙岛校区充满现代感的陶艺馆，学员们体验了“陶瓷泥板、泥条成型”的立体塑造乐趣。拍打泥板、搓揉泥条，感受陶土在手中的韧性。随后进行的“陶瓷装饰”，或用刻刀刻画纹样，或用釉彩(glaze)点缀，每一件独一无二的陶坯，都承载着他们对三维造型的理解和创意。
Artistic exploration wasn’t confined to two dimensions. In the modern Ceramic Lab at the Canglongdao Campus, students experienced the joy of three-dimensional shaping through“Ceramic slab forming, ceramic coil forming.”Slapping clay slabs, rolling clay coils, feeling the resilience of the clay in their hands. The subsequent“Ceramic decoration”,whether carving patterns with knives or embellishing with glaze, saw each unique greenware piece embody their understanding and creativity in three-dimensional form.
课程接近尾声，一场文化朝圣等待着他们。奔赴“天下第一仙山”武当山。云雾缭绕的峰峦、古朴庄严的宫观建筑群、行云流水的武当武术展示，无不深深震撼着这些来自西方文明摇篮的学子。徒步山间古道，触摸千年石阶，在紫霄宫 或金顶静坐片刻，他们尝试理解中国道教倡导的“道法自然”。这份融入自然的宁静与对宇宙哲思的体悟，是书本和画室无法给予的珍贵礼物。
Near theend ofthe program, a cultural pilgrimage awaited them: a journey to Wudang Mountain,“The First Immortal Mountain Under Heaven”. The mist-shrouded peaks, the simple yet solemn palace-temple complex, and the demonstrations of Wudang martial arts moving with effortless grace deeply impressed these students from the cradle of Western civilization. Hiking ancient mountain paths, touching millennia-old stone steps, sitting quietly for a moment in the Purple Heaven Palace or at the Golden Summit, they tried to grasp the Taoist principle of“The Tao follows Nature”. This serenity found in nature and the insight into cosmic philosophy was a precious gift impossible to receive from books or studios alone.
尾声：江城结谊，使者启航
(Epilogue: Friendship Forged by the River, Envoys Set Sail)
十四天的沉浸学习飞逝而过。7月28日上午，在昙华林校区举行的结营仪式和欢送会上，来自希腊的Kyriaki Lydia Chatzopoulou和Natalia Nikolaou Marinou分享了这十四天以来的学习心得与文化感受：开心、难忘以及对武汉这座城市的不舍、眷恋。也许他们的中文还不太流利，但用毛笔写下的“友谊”二字，却格外真挚动人。
The fourteen days of immersive learning swept by in a flash.On the morning of July 28, during the closing ceremony and farewell gathering at Tanhualin campus, Kyriaki Lydia Chatzopoulou and Natalia Nikolaou from Greece shared their reflections on the cultural journey—speaking of joy, unforgettable memories, and their profound longing and affection for Wuhan. Though their Mandarin may not yet flow fluently, the characters for“友谊”(friendship), brushed onto paper with ink calligraphy, radiated a sincerity more eloquent than words.
湖北美术学院国际暑期学校“青年使者交流学习计划”（YES项目）如同一座桥，连接起长江与爱琴海。这八位来自希腊的“青年使者”，带着武汉的烟火 、昙华林的艺术气息、武当山的道韵，以及与中国老师、志愿者结下的深厚情谊，即将踏上归途。他们不仅是文化的学习者，更将成为中希文明交流互鉴的生动纽带。这段在东方古国的奇妙旅程，必将成为他们人生中闪耀的篇章，也将在爱琴海畔，播下更多向往东方、理解中国的种子。
The“International Summer School”ofHubei Institute of Fine Arts(YESProgramme) acted as a bridge connecting the Yangtze and the Aegean. These eight“Young Envoys”from Greece, carrying the bustle of Wuhan, the artistic atmosphere of Tanhualin, the Taoist spirit of Wudang, and the deep friendships forged with Chinese teachers and volunteers, are about to embark on their journey home. They are not only cultural learners but will become living links for mutual learning and exchange between Chinese and Greek civilizations. This wonderful journey in the ancient Eastern land will surely be a shining chapter in their lives and sow seeds of longing for the East and understanding of China along the shores of the Aegean.
再见，青年使者！愿东方艺术的种子在爱琴海畔生根发芽！
Farewell, Young Envoys! May the seeds of Eastern art take root and flourish by the Aegean Sea!
