Before the event formally started, 4 international artists had a one-day tour to China Woodcarving Museum and the Lu-family Ancient Folk House in Dongyang City. This professional wood carving museum has six exhibition halls with a total of more than 3,000 pieces (sets) of exquisite exhibits of woodcarvings, bamboo carvings, wood furniture and wood structures. Lu-family Ancient Folk House is well-preserved architectural complex of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, reappears the essence of Chinese ancient architecture and culture. This tour aims to provide international artists a better understanding of Chinese traditional art, skill, culture and history.
World Wood Day is a cultural event celebrated annually during the week of March 21st to highlight wood as an eco-friendly and renewable biomaterial and to raise awareness on the key role wood plays in a sustainable world. Starting from 2013, WWD celebrations were held in Tanzania, China, Turkey, Nepal, and United States respectively, involving participants from over 100 countries and regions.