在这个工作坊中，我们将结合中国书法中的吉祥文字与西方文化中的图腾符号，共同创作一条独一无二的护符项链。你将用毛笔写下一个与你此刻内在状态相呼应的汉字，可能是“喜”、“静”或“安”；同时也将绘制一个象征能量的图形，如象征生命的安卡、守护之眼，或是你亲自构思的意象符号。这些图形与文字将分别转化为热缩片上的墨迹和黄铜片上的浅刻图案，成为你个人意愿与感受的具象表达。
在形与意的交织中，你将亲手完成一条佩戴型的护符项链。每一笔书写、每一下敲刻，都是你与自我对话的过程。最终，当你戴上它，它不仅是一件饰品，更是一种凝聚心意的回应与守护。这将是一段从心愿出发、以手作收尾的旅程，也是一次让文化、身体与情感产生连结的温柔仪式。

In this workshop, we’ll combine lucky Chinese calligraphy with powerful symbols from Western cultures to create a one-of-a-kind talisman necklace. You’ll start by using a brush to write a Chinese character that reflects your current inner state—maybe “Joy,” “Calm,” or “Peace.” At the same time, you’ll draw a symbol of energy and protection, like the Ankh for life, an eye for awareness, or an image from your own imagination. These elements will be turned into ink marks on shrink plastic and soft engravings on brass, giving form to your personal wishes and feelings.
Through this mix of shape and meaning, you’ll make a wearable talisman with your own hands. Every stroke and every tap of the tool will be a small conversation with yourself. And when you wear the finished piece, it will be more than jewelry—it will be a quiet response to what you need, and a gentle way to carry your intention with you. This is a journey that begins with a wish and ends with something you can hold close.

嘉宾/主讲人简介：MO 是一个由两位来自 UAL（伦敦艺术大学）背景的艺术家共同创办的创意团队，活跃于伦敦。她们擅长将中国文化中的诗意传统融入当代设计语言，探索手作与情感、身体之间的细腻连接。
她们相信，“做”是一种思考，也是一种温柔的表达方式。每一次创作，都是一次回望内在、整理情绪的过程，让文化的笔触在当下生活中重新被感知与佩戴。

About the Artists:

MO is a creative duo founded by two artists from the University of the Arts London. Based in London, they love bringing the quiet beauty of Chinese traditions into modern design—finding gentle ways to connect making with feeling, and hands with the body.
They believe making isn’t just about creating things—it’s a way of thinking, and sometimes, a soft way of speaking. Each piece they create is a chance to pause, look inward, and make sense of emotions. For them, culture isn’t something distant—it’s something you can feel, wear, and carry with you in everyday life.

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About Chinese Culture Week

Chinese Culture Week is an intercultural initiative that brings Chinese artists, creators, educators, and performers to one of the world’s largest arts festivals—the Edinburgh Fringe. First launched in 2024, CCW is designed not just as a showcase, but as a platform for meaningful cultural dialogue between China and the rest of the world. Through theatre, exhibitions, workshops, and live performances, CCW offers a rare opportunity to experience Chinese culture not as a monolith, but as a dynamic, evolving conversation.

CCW is curated and produced by the Intercultural Connections Initiative (ICI), a Scotland-registered community interest company dedicated to fostering cultural exchange through the performing arts. ICI is led by a young and international team of cultural producers, educators, and creative strategists, with roots in both East and West. Together, they bring a fresh perspective to global cultural engagement—one grounded in empathy, innovation, and long-term partnership.

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