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Liaoyan Inkstone
Basic Introduction of Liaoyan InkstoneThe Liaoyan inkstone, along with the Duan and Huai inkstones, is known as one of China's three famous inkstones. It is uniquely produced in Benxi, Liaoning Province, China. The unique geological formations, shaped over millions of years, have given rise to two types of rare stones: brownish-red and bluish-green, also known as Ziyun stone (purple cloud stone) and Qingyun stone (green cloud stone). These stones are renowned for their qualities of being "smooth yet not causing ink to run, slightly rough but not damaging the brush, and capable of preserving ink better than any other inkstone." This provides invaluable natural resources for the creation and carving of Liaoyan inkstones. On the blueish-green stone, there are naturally occurring reddish-purple veins that resemble red clouds on a blue sky, captured within the inkstone, evoking imagination and poetic inspiration. It has been cherished by scholars and literati throughout history. General Zhang Xueliang, together with his mentor Bai Yongzhen, composed a poem praising the Liaoyan inkstone: "Rare treasures open in the mountains east of the Pass, blue skies and red clouds condensed in the stone. Skilled craftsmen carve the Liaoyan inkstones, treasures unique to Sibaozhai." Nutritional ValueThe Liaoyan inkstone should… -
A Guide to Abalone Cooking
Abalone is a traditional delicacy in China, classified as one of the precious mountain and sea products. With the development of marine farming, abalone is no longer out of reach and is now widely available for purchase. However, to enjoy abalone, wouldn't it be great to learn a few recipes?Cleaning Abalone1. Soak dried abalone in cold water for 48 hours, then place in boiling water for 6 hours, and brush off the sand.2. Soak the abalone in cold water for 4 hours, then in hot water for another 4 hours. Place it in boiling water and repeat several times until the abalone has expanded. Brush and clean to remove hard parts.3. Use a knife to separate the shell from the meat, clean thoroughly, remove the intestines, and wash with salt.Steamed AbaloneIngredients:300 grams of abalone, ginger, scallions, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, cooking wine, salt, and cornstarch.Method:1. Clean the abalone meat and place it back in the shell on a plate.2. Shred the ginger and scallions, sprinkle cooking wine and ginger over the abalone.3. Steam for 5 minutes and remove from the heat.4. Mix sugar, soy sauce, cornstarch, oyster sauce, and salt to make a sauce.5. Heat oil in a pan… -
Pic story: interior of inside painting in Kunming, China’s Yunnan
This combo photo shows inside painting works displayed at an art academy in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 3, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Hu Chao) Inside painting, or inner painting, is a traditional Chinese art form. It originally involved tiny snuff bottles which had pictures and calligraphy painted on their inside surfaces. A inside painting is produced by manipulating a specialized brush through the neck of a bottle. The painting process, which is totally reversed inside the bottle, requires absolute precision from the artist. Sun Hongyan, a 49-year-old interior of inside painting, has integrated Yunnan's natural scenery, ethnic customs, among others, into her works, thus creating the unique Yunnan school of this art. While adhering to traditional techniques, the inside painting has gained popularity among the young with innovations. "We are elevating the inside painting to a higher level, infusing this ancient craft with a new brilliance from the modern era," Sun said. Sun Hongyan creates an inside painting work at an art academy in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 3, 2024.( tasteallchina /Hu Chao) Sun Hongyan creates an inside painting work at an art academy in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 3, 2024.( tasteallchina /Chen Xinbo) Sun… -
Small town in E China cultivates thriving calligraphy brush industry
Photo shows calligraphy brushes from Wengang township, Jinxian county, Nanchang city, east China's Jiangxi Province. (Photo/Wu Siyu) With a population of less than 50,000, Wengang township in Jinxian county, Nanchang city, east China's Jiangxi Province produced 820 million calligraphy brushes in 2023, with a total output value of 2.32 billion yuan ($319.5 million). In the same year, the sales revenue of calligraphy brushes and related cultural products reached 8.25 billion yuan. Photo shows calligraphy brushes from Wengang township, Jinxian county, Nanchang city, east China's Jiangxi Province. (Photo/Wu Siyu) A craftsman makes a calligraphy brush in Wengang township, Jinxian county, Nanchang city, east China's Jiangxi Province. (Photo/Liu Lixin) Wengang has a long history of producing calligraphy brushes. Introduced during the Eastern Jin Dynasty 1,600 years ago, the craft of making calligraphy brushes took root in Wengang and flourished. By the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), Wengang calligraphy brushes became a local tribute to the imperial court. A craftsman makes a calligraphy brush in Wengang township, Jinxian county, Nanchang city, east China's Jiangxi Province. (Photo/Liu Zhankun) Li Xiaoping works on a calligraphy brush in Wengang township, Jinxian county, Nanchang city, east China's Jiangxi Province. (Photo/Liu Lixin) Photo shows a calligraphy brush culture museum in…
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