ists in Sichuan
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(develop)this art by adding techniques of
Chinese shadow puppet and Chinese paper cutting.As time pas
sed by,the contemporary form of sugar painting has
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(gradual)evolved.
Although
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number of sugar painters has decreased,
due to its unique charm,a certain number of artists are making
efforts
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(preserve)it by offering classes,holding relevant
activities such as sugar painting contests and applying
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the
National Non-material Cultural Heritage.
Nowadays,this art is getting support again from the general
public
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al Culture Heritage by the Sichuan Government.Moreover,the
sugar painting artists have gained
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(increase)recognition.