Nut carving by craftsman in Shandong

Photo taken on Saturday, March 31, 2018 shows a series of nut carvings of "Saint Mencius" by Liu Jun. Nut carving, which involves carving the cores of walnuts into artworks, has been listed as part of China's national intangible cultural heritage. Liu Jun, a nut carving craftsman, has been honing his skills for the last 10 years. Many of his nut carvings have won national and provincial level awards. [Photo: VCG]