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Home-Style Stir-Fried Green Beans
Green beans, also known as yardlong beans, are one of the vegetables abundant in summer. Their pods are long and tube-like, crisp yet tender, and commonly come in white or green varieties. Young pods are thick and fleshy, crispy when stir-fried, and can also be blanched for salads or pickling. Green beans contain various vitamins and minerals. Let's explore some home-style methods for stir-frying green beans.Eggplant Stir-Fried with Green BeansMain IngredientsGreen beans, eggplantSecondary IngredientsOil, oyster sauce, garlic, red chili peppers, soy sauce, saltPreparation Steps1. Prepare all ingredients: wash the eggplant and cut into strips; clean the green beans, remove the tough strings, and cut into 8 cm lengths; slice the red chilies and chop the garlic.2. Pour a generous amount of oil into a wok, heat to about 70% hot, then add the eggplant and fry until softened.3. Remove the eggplant and drain off the oil. Continue by frying the green beans until their surface wrinkles and they are cooked through, then remove and drain the oil.4. Discard excess oil, leaving a little in the wok. Add the red chili peppers and garlic slices and stir-fry to release their fragrance.5. Add the fried eggplant and green beans, stir-fry with oyster… -
Huangmei Chan Tea
Basic Introduction to Huangmei Chan TeaHuangmei Chan Tea is produced in the Purple Cloud Mountains, north of the Fourth Patriarch Temple and the Fifth Patriarch Temple, amidst fog and waterfalls. Huangmei has been a place of pilgrimage for Chinese and East Asian Buddhists since the early Tang Dynasty, as it is home to the Old Ancestor Temple built by the ancient Indian monk Baizhang. Surrounded by towering peaks, lush pines and bamboo, clear waters, and fresh air, all the tea gardens are located at an altitude of 800 to over 1,200 meters in the misty mountains, making them significant sources of tribute tea and Chan tea throughout history. In 747 AD, Lu Yu, the Sage of Tea during the mid-Tang Dynasty, visited the birthplace of Huangmei Chan Tea, examined local tea customs, and included his findings in his famous work, "The Classic of Tea: Chapter Eight - Origins," stating, "Tea from Huangmei grows in the mountain valleys of Qi Prefecture." The tea from Huangmei is of superior quality, with a rich and fragrant flavor, and has been a staple drink for Chan masters while meditating and entertaining guests. Therefore, it is named "Huangmei Chan Tea" as it originated from the… -
In pics: Colorful terraced fields in SW China’s Yunnan resemble palette
Home to colorful terraced fields, Hongtudi town, Dongchuan district in Kunming, capital of southwest China's Yunnan Province has turned into a mesmerizing wonderland. Some of the graduated terraced steps display a reddish hue, which is the color of the soil, while others look yellow or green because of the different crops planted on the fields. Aerial photo shows colorful terraced fields in Hongtudi town of Dongchuan district in Kunming, capital of southwest China's Yunnan Province. (Photo/Ye Zhigang) Aerial photo shows colorful terraced fields in Hongtudi town of Dongchuan district in Kunming, capital of southwest China's Yunnan Province. (Photo/Ye Zhigang) Aerial photo shows colorful terraced fields in Hongtudi town of Dongchuan district in Kunming, capital of southwest China's Yunnan Province. (Photo/Ye Zhigang) Aerial photo shows colorful terraced fields in Hongtudi town of Dongchuan district in Kunming, capital of southwest China's Yunnan Province. (Photo/Ye Zhigang) -
Char Siu Pork Ribs
The key to making char siu pork ribs lies in the initial marination. The quality of the char siu sauce directly determines whether you can make delicious char siu pork ribs later on. However, for a home-style version, the requirements aren't that high. Generally, the char siu sauce available in supermarkets is quite good. Of course, enthusiasts can also make their own char siu sauce.How to Make Char Siu Pork RibsEveryone says char siu pork ribs are delicious. A couple of days ago, I couldn't resist the call of my foodie instincts and made some. Well, now I'm really hungry.Ingredients Preparation300 grams of pork ribs, an appropriate amount of char siu sauce, 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, half a bowl of water, 300 grams of Chinese greens, 1 small teaspoon of salt.Method and Steps1. Rinse the pork ribs clean, drain the water, then add the char siu sauce and mix evenly.2. Place them in a storage box, cover it, and refrigerate for more than three hours.3. Heat up the oil in a wok, add the marinated pork ribs and sauce, pour in the water, bring to a boil over high heat, then cover and simmer over low heat for 15… -
Peach blossoms bring wealth to villagers in Nyingchi, SW China’s Xizang
In spring, Nyingchi city in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region transforms into a wondrous sea of peach blossoms. Peach blossoms have turned Nyingchi into a popular tourist destination, where tourists can simultaneously appreciate the beautiful scenery of snow-capped mountains and peach blossoms, bringing prosperity to villagers in the city. Photo shows the beautiful scenery of peach blossoms in Suosong village, Nyingchi city of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region and snow-capped Mount Namjagbarwa in the distance. (Photo/Ma Chunlin) Suosong village, sitting on the edge of the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon and facing the beautiful snow-capped Mount Namjagbarwa, is home to numerous wild peach trees. Despite the unique natural conditions, residents in the village once mainly made a living by farming and collecting matsutake and caterpillar fungi due to poor transportation, said Jigme Dorje, a 43-year-old villager in Suosong village. To improve the villagers' living and working conditions, the local government built a paved road and a bridge over the Yarlung Zangbo River. Since then, Suosong village has attracted throngs of visitors. Jigme Dorje sensed business opportunities from tourists and turned one room of his home into a B&B room about seven to eight years ago. As more tourists flocked to the… -
Fried Noodles
Fried noodles are a very common noodle dish in the north. Whether it's something people stir-fry at home for regular consumption or at outdoor snack stalls, you can find traces of fried noodles everywhere. To make delicious, chewy and refreshing fried noodles, one has to learn some cooking techniques. Many people struggle with making chewy noodles that don't stick to the pan, but there are solutions to these problems!How to Make Home-Style Pork Shred Fried NoodlesIngredients300 grams of noodles, 100 grams of lean pork and winter bamboo shoots each, vegetable oil, refined salt, white pepper powder, cooking wine, soy sauce, starch, sesame oil, broth, Chinese rape, and dried mushrooms as needed.Cooking Method1. Wash the pork and cut into shreds, then mix with cooking wine, soy sauce, refined salt, white pepper powder and marinate; wash the winter bamboo shoots and dried mushrooms and cut them into shreds; wash the Chinese rape and cut into sections.2. Fill a pot with water and bring to a boil. Add the noodles and cook until done. Remove and rinse under cold water to drain. Fry in hot oil and set aside on a plate.3. In a wok, heat oil over high heat, add the pork… -
Nine Immortals Peach
Basic Introduction to Nine Immortals PeachA specialty of Wengyuan County, named after Jiuxian Village, Jiangwei Town, known as the "Home of China's Nine Immortals Peaches." Cultivation began during the Ming Dynasty's Jiajing period and has a history of nearly five hundred years. The Nine Immortals Peach belongs to the Southern hard-fleshed peach variety and is characterized by its large size, small stone, thick flesh, easily separable flesh from the stone, and high sugar content. Nutritional Value1. Rich in carbohydrates, which are essential components of the body; they store and provide energy; maintain necessary energy for brain function; regulate fat metabolism; provide dietary fiber; conserve protein; detoxify; and enhance intestinal function.2. Peaches are relatively high in iron, making them an ideal supplementary food for those with iron-deficiency anemia.3. Peaches contain more potassium than sodium, making them suitable for individuals with edema. Peach kernels have blood-activating and stasis-dissolving properties, as well as a laxative effect, and can be used as an auxiliary treatment for amenorrhea and injuries from falls. Product CharacteristicsThe fruit appears pinkish-red, with a full-bodied, crisp texture that melts in the mouth, and is sweet. The average single fruit weighs over 200 grams. The fruit is oblong-shaped, with a pointed,… -
Home-Style Dongpo Pork
Mencius once said, "A gentleman stays far from the kitchen," implying that appreciating fine cuisine is an elegant pursuit, while cooking it might diminish one's dignity. Su Dongpo, however, didn't care about such distinctions. Not only did he love eating, but he also enjoyed cooking and created many famous dishes that are still popular today. As with his poetry and writings, his culinary creations have become widely loved. Among them, the most famous is undoubtedly Dongpo Pork. Today, we will introduce to you the home-style method of making Dongpo Pork.The Origin of Dongpo PorkBefore delving into the home-style method of making Dongpo Pork, let's explore its origins. According to legend, Dongpo Pork was created by Su Dongpo during his exile in Hangzhou when he was living in poverty. He adapted a previous recipe, adding wine to the braised pork and slowly simmering it over low heat. This dish, now a world-renowned delicacy, originated in Huangzhou and later became popular in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces. It has since evolved into a national culinary treasure. In the Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions today, every lunar New Year's Eve, families prepare Dongpo Pork as part of their celebrations.Detailed Home-Style Method for Authentic Dongpo PorkIngredientsMain… -
Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries
Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries (四川大熊猫保护基地), home to more than 30 percent of the world's highly endangered pandas, covers 924,500 hectares with seven nature reserves and nine scenic parks in the Qionglai and Jiajin Mountains, between the Chengdu Plateau and the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.The sanctuaries constitute the largest remaining contiguous habitat of the giant panda, which is recognized as a “national treasure” of China and is a flagship for global conservation efforts. This species is a relict from the paleo-tropic forests of the Tertiary Era. The giant panda feeds almost exclusively on bamboo in the wild and its preferred habitat is between 2,200m to 3,200m.As a unique single species and family the giant panda is very important for studying mammal classification and evolution. Within the sanctuaries, the main centers of giant panda population are in the Wolong Reserve in the northeast; Fengtongzhai Reserve in the southeast; and in Jiajin Mountain Provincial Park to the southwest. There is also the species' most important site for captive breeding.The sanctuaries are also home to other globally endangered animals such as the red panda, the snow leopard and clouded leopard. There are 542 species of vertebrates, including 109 species of mammals in 25 families (more than 20 percent of all Chinese mammals).The regions are among… -
Pear blossoms paint springtime hues in SW China’s Yunnan
Photo shows blooming pear flowers basking in warm sunshine in Qifeng village, Xiyi township, Heqing county, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province. (Photo/Yang Lixin) Pear trees have burst into full bloom in Qifeng village, Xiyi township, Heqing county, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Clusters of white pear flowers give the village a noticeable sense of spring. Qifeng village is home to over 20,000 pear trees, including more than 1,000 ones dating back over 100 years.【1】【2】【3】【4】【5】【6】 -
Home-style Preparation of Frozen Abalone
Abalone is typically available fresh, dried, or frozen. Different types of abalone may require slightly different preparation methods. What are the home-style methods for preparing frozen abalone and how do they differ?Handling Frozen Abalone1. Thaw using the defrost function on a microwave or naturally.2. Rinse with cold water and clean with a brush.3. Pound both sides of the abalone meat with the flat side of a knife to tenderize it before cooking.Home-style Method OneIngredientsFrozen abalone, garlic, red pepper, spring onion, 10 ml rice wine, 10 ml light soy sauce, a little chicken essence, and an appropriate amount of vegetable oil.Instructions1. Using a knife, cut around the edge of the abalone shell to remove the meat. Discard the black sandbag inside and clean the shell thoroughly.2. Rinse the abalone meat and score it with a crisscross pattern using a knife. Place the meat back into the shell.3. Finely chop the red pepper and spring onion. Mince the garlic.4. In a pan heated to medium, fry half of the minced garlic in oil until slightly golden. Remove from the oil.5. Mix the remaining minced garlic with the fried garlic. Add rice wine, light soy sauce, chicken essence, and a small spoonful of… -
Stir-Fried Meat with Vermicelli
There are many varieties of stir-fried meat with vermicelli, one of which is called minced meat or shredded meat vermicelli, which you may have heard of or tasted. Besides this, what other home-style dishes are there? Let’s take a look together, starting with a few examples.Stir-Fried Meat with VermicelliThe home-style stir-fried meat with vermicelli is a taste that many friends miss. Times change, but the style remains the same; it’s still the original recipe and the familiar taste.Ingredients Preparation200 grams of vermicelli, sliced pork belly, oil, salt, ginger, garlic sprouts, and an appropriate amount of cooking wine.Method Steps1. Slice the pork belly and dice the garlic sprouts to set aside;2. Bring water to a boil in a pot, add the vermicelli and cook for about 20 minutes, then strain and place in a bowl, soaking in cold water;3. Heat oil in a wok, add the pork belly and fry until the color changes;4. Add the vermicelli and stir gently, then pour in the cooking wine, add the garlic sprouts for seasoning, and serve.Home-Style Stir-Fried Meat with VermicelliThe promised minced meat vermicelli is here. If you chop the meat yourself, it will take some time.Ingredients Preparation150 grams of minced meat, 300… -
NW China’s Xinjiang turns ice, snow resources into thriving industries
Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has leveraged its abundant ice and snow resources to develop new business models, attracting more people to the frozen wonderland while generating wealth for local people. Xinjiang is now home to a total of 101 ski resorts, 27 ice rinks, and 60 ice and snow parks. Take Jiangjun Mountain ski resort in Altay city for instance. It has seen more skiers these years, including tourists and local students. "My family used to only go sightseeing during winter. But this year, we specifically hired an instructor to teach our two children how to ski," said Huang Jianzhong, a tourist from Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province. A child skies at Jiangjun Mountain ski resort in Altay, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 19, 2023. Altay is emerging as a popular ski destination as its three ski resorts - Jiangjun Mountain, Koktokay and Jikepulin - offer better terrain variety and a longer ski season. ( tasteallchina /Ding Lei) According to Lyu Yaoping, an instructor of a ski school at Jiangjun Mountain, when Lyu arrived here as a coach four years ago, there were only 50-plus coaches in the entire school, but the number has since grown… -
Sautéed Squid Strips
Squid is a type of cuttlefish, and it's a seafood that many people enjoy regularly, as evidenced by the grilled squid available in streets and alleys. Sautéed squid strips are a popular choice for many friends to prepare squid, not only because they're delicious but also because the cooking method is simple, easy to learn, and understand.How to Make Home-style Sautéed Squid StripsIngredients:Squid strips, celery (as needed), red pepper, garlic (as needed), cooking oil, monosodium glutamate, soy sauce, seasoning (as needed).Steps:1. Soak the squid strips in clean water and wash them; set aside. 2. Wash the celery and cut into sections; do the same with the green onion; slice the red pepper diagonally; set aside. 3. Heat oil in a wok and stir-fry the squid strips until dry; add the red pepper and stir-fry for a bit. 4. Add soy sauce and stir-fry evenly; then add the celery and garlic, stir-fry until well combined; add seasoning and monosodium glutamate to taste before serving.Spicy Sautéed Squid Strips RecipeIngredients:Squid (as needed), chili strips, 15 ml of cooking wine, salt (as needed), oyster sauce (as needed), 30 ml of soy sauce, chopped green onions and ginger (as needed), a little white pepper.Steps:1. Clean… -
Home-style Ribbonfish Dishes
My ribbonfish, are you familiar with soy sauce? Before entering the pot, you said you wished the stove would never ignite. What is lightly falling from your fragrant cheeks - is it pepper or chili powder? Haven't we already added them when the water boiled? My taste buds still remember your crispy flavor, in the tender fish flesh, a lingering aroma floats.Home-style Ribbonfish Dishes — Spicy Dry-fried RibbonfishIngredients PreparationFrozen ribbonfish, Sichuan peppercorns, bird's eye chilies, garlic, ginger, spring onions, flour, Pixian broad bean paste, sugar, salt, cooking wine, rice vinegar, white pepper powder, monosodium glutamate, high-proof liquor.Cooking Steps1. Rinse the Sichuan peppercorns, cut the spring onions, ginger, and garlic, and trim the bird's eye chilies and cut them into sections.2. Clean the ribbonfish, cut it into uniform pieces, add a little high-proof liquor, salt, and Sichuan peppercorns for marination for about 10 minutes.3. In a clean bowl, mix half a bowl of water with a little pepper powder, monosodium glutamate, sugar, rice vinegar, cooking wine, and stir well.4. Drain the marinated ribbonfish and coat it with a thin layer of dry flour for later use.5. Heat the oil in the pan to 7-80% hot, then fry the ribbonfish until both… -
South African Diamonds
Basic Introduction to South African Diamonds After 1867, the discovery of alluvial sand deposits and significant primary kimberlite pipes made South Africa the world's most important diamond-producing country. Its production has long been among the highest in the world, ushering in a new era for the diamond industry. In 1905, the world's largest kimberlite pipe—the Premier Pipe—was found in Azanian (South Africa), where the largest diamond ever discovered (the Cullinan Diamond) was also found. South Africa is home to the Venetia Diamond Mine, the world's largest and most modern diamond mine. South African diamonds are large and of high quality; 50% of the diamonds are cuttable. Although its production is not as high as countries like Australia, its value has consistently ranked among the top in the world. Product Characteristics Diamonds are carbon particles from the mantle of the earth that undergo high temperature and pressure, resulting in crystallization into diamonds. Typically, diamond sources are located within kimberlite pipes that resemble cylindrical columns or have an hourglass shape with a wider top. When these pipes are eroded by external forces, they form alluvial diamond deposits or marine placer deposits. Some kimberlite pipes containing diamonds are typically found on ancient cratons… -
A Home-Style Recipe for Di San Xian
The name "Di San Xian" might sound a bit unusual, and I believe many of you may not have heard of it before. In fact, Di San Xian is a very distinctive home-style dish from Northeast China. If you want to enjoy authentic Northeastern cuisine, you can also make it yourself. Below, we'll introduce a home-style recipe for Di San Xian. Not only is it delicious, but it's also quite simple to prepare. Let's start by looking at how to make Di San Xian and how to make it even more tasty!Fried Di San XianIngredients:Eggplant, carrots, potatoes, oil, soy sauce, salt.Method:1. Cut the potatoes, eggplants, and carrots into large chunks.2. Heat oil in a pan, stir-fry the eggplant, then remove. Add the potatoes and carrots and stir-fry together.3. Pour in soy sauce, add an appropriate amount of water, cover the pan, and simmer for about 20 minutes. Then add the eggplant back in.4. Once cooked through, season with an appropriate amount of salt and serve.Northeastern Style Di San XianIngredients:Eggplant, potatoes, green peppers, red peppers, scallions, ginger, garlic, light soy sauce, sugar, salt, cooking wine, cornstarch, sesame oil, doubanjiang (broad bean chili paste).Method:1. Peel and cut the potatoes and eggplants into… -
How to Make Stir-Fried Tofu and Meat
The stir-fried tofu and meat is quite common in daily life, using tofu and pork as the main ingredients. Although pork is delicious, it is slightly cold in nature and has disinfecting properties, while tofu replenishes middle-Qi (vital energy). The combination of these two is rich in nutrition and good for skin, making it a popular home-style dish.Introduction to Making Stir-Fried Tofu and MeatIngredients NeededFirm tofu, pork, green and red chili peppers, garlic cloves, salt, soy sauce, starch water, sugar, oil.Cooking Steps1. Slice the pork, mix with salt, soy sauce, and sugar, then add a small amount of oil and marinate for 10 minutes.2. Remove the seeds from the green and red chilies and cut into pieces; peel the garlic and chop finely.3. Heat oil in a pan, once hot, add the pork slices and cook until done, then remove.4. Heat oil in the pan again, sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, add the green and red chilies and stir-fry, then add the firm tofu and gently mix together.5. Add the cooked meat, soy sauce, sugar, and salt for seasoning, then thicken with starch water and serve.Tips for Delicious Stir-Fried Tofu and MeatIngredients Needed250 grams of pork, 3 pieces of… -
How to Make Stir-Fried Pork with Cucumber Slices
The ingredients for stir-fried pork with cucumber slices are quite common, and the method is simple. Using common cucumber slices and pork as the main ingredients, the finished dish is fragrant and delicious, with a light taste that makes it a popular home-style dish among the public.How to Make Stir-Fried Pork with Cucumber SlicesIngredients Needed300 grams of cucumber, 50 grams of lean pork, oil, salt, soy sauce, Sichuan pepper powder, and chopped green onions as needed.Cooking Steps1. Wash the cucumber and slice it. Slice the meat.2. Heat oil in a wok and add chopped green onions and meat slices to stir-fry.3. Add Sichuan pepper powder, soy sauce, and salt, and stir-fry evenly.4. Serve and remove from heat.Introduction to Making Stir-Fried Pork with Cucumber SlicesIngredients Needed310 grams of cucumber, 100 grams of pork belly, 2 slices of ginger, 1 piece of green onion, 1 dried chili, 3 cloves of garlic, five-spice powder, cooking wine, salt, light soy sauce, vinegar, and starch as needed.Cooking Steps1. Cut the pork into thin slices and marinate with a small amount of cooking wine, five-spice powder, light soy sauce, and starch for about five minutes.2. Cut the cucumber into slices about 3 millimeters thick.3. Slice the… -
Home-Style Steamed Perch Recipe
Perch is a freshwater fish that is rich in nutrients, particularly high in DHA, which is excellent for brain development, making it a rare brain-nourishing ingredient. The best way to cook perch while preserving its nutritional value is by steaming it. Whether you're looking to boost your brain power or simply enjoy a healthy meal, here's how to prepare home-style steamed perch.Home-Style Steamed Perch Recipe #1Ingredients:500 grams of perch, an appropriate amount of red and yellow peppers, salt to taste, monosodium glutamate to taste, 10 grams of scallion, 10 grams of ginger, 2 tablespoons of cooking wine, 1 tablespoon of light soy sauce, white pepper to taste, 50 milliliters of water, 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 2 teaspoons of fish sauce for steaming.Steps:1. Clean the prepared perch thoroughly. Make a shallow cut along the spine to prevent the skin from breaking during steaming.2. Rub 2 tablespoons of cooking wine, a small amount of salt, and white pepper evenly over the fish and let it marinate for about 10 minutes.3. Finely slice the scallion and ginger, and cut the red and yellow peppers into strips.4. After marinating, stuff half of the scallion and ginger slices into the… -
Ancient village in SW China’s Sichuan sees prospering rural tourism
Rural tourism is booming in Xingfu Ancient Village, Danling county, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Home to 219 villagers, the ancient village dating back more than 200 years has six B&B hotels and over 10 agritainment facilities. The annual per capita net income of the villagers exceeds 40,000 yuan ($5,480). Photo shows a view of Xingfu Ancient Village, Danling county, southwest China's Sichuan Province. (Photo courtesy of Dan Xuan) Nestled deep in the mountains, the village was once rarely known to the outside world due to a poor transportation infrastructure. Gong Shaorong is a native of the village. According to Gong, young villagers worked outside the village in the past and rarely returned home. Although the ancient village featuring traditional dwellings, ancient trees and other natural and cultural landscapes rose to fame thanks to a movie filmed there, it gradually lost vitality due to poor transportation, a weak economy and an aging population. Things began to change in 2014 when Xingfu Ancient Village was listed as one of Sichuan's 13 pilot programs to upgrade the development of rural tourism between 2014 and 2016 for its unique resources. "Developing rural tourism can lure villagers back and attract tourists from other places," said… -
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… -
Stitching heritage art into modern innovation
BEIJING, June 8 ( tasteallchina ) -- In May, Axin and his mother embarked on a journey spanning nearly 9,000 kilometers from their home in Guizhou Province, the hinterland of southwest China, to London. With them, they took a selection of intricate and captivating embroidery works, a heritage art of the Miao ethnic people. The craftsmanship of Miao embroidery shown by the mother-son duo, donned in the traditional dress of the Miao, enthralled visitors at the 10th London Craft Week. Axin, a designer who infuses Miao elements into his fashion line, and his mother, a master embroiderer with five decades of needlework dedication, embody a broader narrative: an age-old craft from China's remote mountains gaining modern appeal, even international acclaim, with innovative minds. The Miao ethnic people have long expressed their rich cultural heritage through needle and thread, turning garments into "books on the body." This form of art was recognized in 2006 with its inclusion on China's inaugural national list of intangible cultural heritage. For years, Guizhou, home to a significant Miao population, has prioritized preserving this heritage art by promoting it as an industry. Through efforts ranging from support for entrepreneurship and training and management of embroiderers to… -
A glimpse of Suzhou embroidery industrial base in Suzhou
A staff member arranges Suzhou embroidery products at a shop in an industrial base of Suzhou embroidery in Zhenhu sub-district of Suzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, July 3, 2024. Located in the Zhenhu sub-district of Suzhou, the industrial base of Suzhou embroidery is home to more than 400 Suzhou embroidery shops, workshops and companies, with the annual output value reaching nearly 1.5 billion yuan (about 200 million U.S. dollars). ( tasteallchina /Li Bo) A man visits an embroidery art gallery at an industrial base of Suzhou embroidery in Zhenhu sub-district of Suzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, July 3, 2024. Located in the Zhenhu sub-district of Suzhou, the industrial base of Suzhou embroidery is home to more than 400 Suzhou embroidery shops, workshops and companies, with the annual output value reaching nearly 1.5 billion yuan (about 200 million U.S. dollars). ( tasteallchina /Chen Shengwei) A child tries Suzhou embroidery at a workshop in an industrial base of Suzhou embroidery in Zhenhu sub-district of Suzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, July 2, 2024. Located in the Zhenhu sub-district of Suzhou, the industrial base of Suzhou embroidery is home to more than 400 Suzhou embroidery shops, workshops and companies, with the annual output value…
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