Five exquisite celadon pieces crafted by Chen Weixing, an artisan from Longquan, Zhejiang province, have been featured at the "Blooming Together" Exhibition of Creative Works by Chinese Artists with Disabilities, held at the United Nations headquarters in New York.

During the event, Chen also shared with UN News his 30-year journey of dedicating himself to the art of Longquan celadon.

Longquan celadon, originating in the Three Kingdoms period (220–280) and flourishing during the Song and Yuan dynasties (960–1368), is the first ceramic tradition to be inscribed on UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list.

Exquisite celadon pieces crafted by Chen Weixing, a craftsman from Longquan, Zhejiang province, are displayed. [Photo/WeChat account: lqgovwx]

Each of Chen's pieces blends traditional firing techniques with modern aesthetics, highlighting the distinctive charm of Longquan celadon. The works drew strong interest from attendees.

Chen, who has a physical disability, found his calling in celadon craftsmanship. During the celadon industry's downturn in the 1990s, he studied ancient texts and visited museums to revive traditional Ge kiln firing techniques. His dedication led to his works being collected by the Palace Museum and Zhejiang Provincial Museum and exported globally.

From Longquan's ancient kilns to the UN stage, Chen's work carries forward the legacy of Longquan celadon, a cultural treasure that once traveled the Maritime Silk Road and is now experiencing a renaissance, reaching audiences around the world.