Beijing, January 13 (Youth.cn) - Some versatile paper flowers are being displayed in Beijing on January 12, 2025. 

The versatile paper flower, an intangible cultural heritage, is a traditional educational toy that creates several kinds of shapes through cutting, folding, turning, and pulling paper. Originated in China with an abundant history, versatile paper flowers served as decorations at sacrifice and celebration ceremonies at first, then gradually become an artistic craft over time, beloved by the people. 

Famed for its brilliant colors and vivid resemblances to flowers, the versatile paper flower is of great artistic value. Not only a toy with unique creativity, it is also a legacy of the ancient China, passing on the longing and pursuing for better lives of the Chinese, and the old craftsmanship. Photo/VCG