On November 3, 2025, the “Shared Wood Art • Colorful Intangible Heritage” Cultural and Artistic Exchange for Disability Inclusion was successfully held at the Lecture Hall of Wenzhou Open University. Jointly organized by Wenzhou Open University, the International Wood Culture Society, and the Wenzhou Disabled Persons’ Federation, the event centered on the theme “Intangible Heritage Inheritance • Inclusion of Persons with and without Disabilities • An International Perspective,” promoting cross-disciplinary integration between wood culture and traditional craftsmanship.
Greek wood artist Georgios Athanasakis, Cyprus wood artist Antri Pafiti and Gao Gongbo, Master of Chinese Arts and Crafts, along with more than 20 representatives of Wenzhou’s disabled inheritors of intangible cultural heritage, gathered with university faculty and students and media representatives to witness this cultural celebration.
The opening ceremony featured speeches by Wu Ting, Secretary of the Party Committee of Wenzhou Open University; Huang Lichun, Vice Chairman of the Wenzhou Disabled Persons’ Federation; and Su Jinling, Secretary-General of the International Wood Culture Society. The event was hosted by Zhu Xiangjun, Vice President of Wenzhou Open University.