From September 19 to 20, the 2026 "Rediscovering Jining – Sacred Nishan, Inviting You to Share" cultural experience event took place in Qufu. International students and foreign social media influencers visited the intangible cultural heritage workshop, where they sewed cloth tigers by hand and experienced the joy of traditional folk handicrafts through needle and thread.

　　At the venue, Li Yujing, inheritor of Fuling Cloth Tiger, a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage item, demonstrated the sewing techniques of cloth tigers. The foreign visitors picked up colorful fabrics and needles, stitching carefully to create cute and endearing cloth tigers.

　　Gudkova Aleksandra, one of the foreign influencers, shared her delight over the hands-on experience. "I have lived in China for many years, but this is my first time encountering such a toy. It is incredibly interesting. I kept a small one. Whenever I see this cloth tiger, I will think of Jining." The little cloth tiger has become her cherished memory of this trip.

　　Kurbanova Irada, who also took part in the craft-making, gained a fresh understanding of traditional handicrafts. "At first, I thought it would be easy, but when I started making it, I realized my handiwork was not good enough." Seemingly simple, the sewing work turned out far more challenging in practice. Every stitch demanded patience. Only after trying it herself did she come to appreciate the craftsmanship behind this intangible cultural heritage.

　　Made of colorful cloth and stuffed with cotton wadding, the miniature cloth tigers embody simple folk charm. By engaging directly with the heritage, foreign guests immersed themselves in the vibrant appeal of traditional folk customs.