Ding Xisen works on a straw painting. [Photo by Zhang Jingang/Asianewsphoto]

Xu Hao, a primary school student, watches Ding iron wheat straws. [Photo by Zhang Jingang/Asianewsphoto]

Local farmer Xu Xiufeng paints on a template under the guidance of Ding Xisen. [Photo by Zhang Jingang/Asianewsphoto]