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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… -
Beijing village rallies to protect Great Wall, leveraging it for cultural tourism
Chinese President Xi Jinping called for efforts to let more people know about the Great Wall and engage more people in its protection to pass on the ancestors' precious heritage to future generations in a reply letter to residents of Shixia village in Badaling township, Yanqing district, Beijing on May 14. Xi said he was pleased to learn that the villagers had taken the initiative over the years to protect the Great Wall, inherit its culture, and rely on its resources on their way to prosperity. "We will continue our efforts to let more people know about the Great Wall and engage more people in its protection to pass on our ancestors' precious heritage to future generations," said Li Handong, Party branch secretary of Shixia village. A coffee shop in Shixia village, Badaling township, Yanqing district, Beijing. (Photo/Pan Zhiwang) Liu Hongyan, a Shixia native, has been one of the first six full-time protectors of the village's Shixia Great Wall section since May 2019, inspired by her uncle Mei Jingtian, who began protecting it in 1980 by clearing rubbish and reminding tourists to be mindful. Over the years, Liu has patrolled the section at least five times per week, taking 20,000… -
Beijing Grand Canal Museum draws large crowds
People visit the "Prosperity and Sustainability: Exhibition of the History and Culture of Beijing and the Grand Canal" at the Grand Canal Museum of Beijing on July 4, 2024. (People’s Daily Online/Xue Yanyan) Ten years after China's Grand Canal was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the Grand Canal Museum of Beijing is drawing large crowds with its exhibition "Prosperity and Sustainability: Exhibition of the History and Culture of Beijing and the Grand Canal." The museum, also known as the Capital Museum East Branch, is located in the suburbs of Beijing and spans nearly 100,000 square meters. It features a variety of function halls, including exhibition areas, educational spaces, and workshops for cultural heritage restoration. The Grand Canal, which dates back to the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 B.C.), is divided into three sections: the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, the Grand Canal of the Sui and Tang Dynasties, and the Zhedong Canal. With a history of over 2,500 years and a length of nearly 3,200 kilometers, it is the world's longest and largest canal. Visitors view the "Prosperity and Sustainability: Exhibition of the History and Culture of Beijing and the Grand Canal" at the Grand Canal Museum of Beijing on… -
You Shen: Immersing in the Rich Cultural Heritage of Fujian’s Deity Parade
Vocab Deity Parade - 游神 (yóu shén) - the name used to call this parade where deity are invited though offerings to parade around town and village as a sign of fresh year, luck, prosperity, and abundant harvest. Divine General - 神将 (shén jiàng) - directly refers to generals, warriors, and those who have certain authority or accomplishment for humanity. They are subordinates of higher generals or gods and play an important role in the protection of different towns. They are also considered gods themselves. For this article, mentioning of gods, deities, or divine figures refers to these generals and figures who parade around town, not gods like the Bodhisattva, Queen Mother of the West (王母娘娘, wángmǔ niángniáng), or Jade Emperor (玉皇大帝, yùhuáng dàdì). Moon blocks - 筊杯 / 圣杯 / 圣筊 (jiǎo bēi / shèng bēi / shèng jiǎo) - wooden tools from China used for seeking divine guidance with offerings provided to said deity. They are in pairs and can be made from different wood materials and take on different shapes. "Smiling" Cup - 笑杯, 正 (xiào bēi, zhèng) - two flat side of the moon block, meaning your question is unclear and you can repeat yourself using… -
Delving into the Brilliance of Tang Taizong and the Golden Era of Zhenguan in a Modern Exhibition
If granted the opportunity to travel back in time, returning to the Tang Dynasty would undoubtedly be a splendid choice. Currently, there is an exhibition that can make this dream a reality. Exhibition: "The Prosperous of Zhenguan - The Magnificent Era of Li Shimin" Dates: May 1, 2024 - August 25, 2024 Location: National Museum of Classic Books The exhibition's title is straightforward, primarily focusing on the Tang Emperor Li Shimin, known as Taizong, a figure familiar to us all. What resonates most is his era known as the "Zhenguan Reign." However, the historical accounts in textbooks are so brief that the image of Emperor Taizong portrayed is merely that of a wise ruler who valued advice. In reality, he had a military background, and his life story remains largely unknown to us. This exhibition aims to present him and that historical period in a more vivid and tangible manner. With 249 precious artifacts from 15 museums nationwide, it transports us back to that era of prosperity, peace, inclusivity, and openness. Among these exhibits are some significant pieces, such as the gilded and painted military and civil figurines, the portrait of a lady from the Duan Jianbi tomb, and the… -
The Legend of “Prosperity Year by Year”
During the Spring Festival, many regions in our country have a tradition of eating rice cakes, also known as "yearly cakes" or "nian gao," which sounds similar to "prosperity year by year," symbolizing that people's work and life improve with each passing year. Rice cakes, as a food item, have a long history in China. In 1974, archaeologists discovered rice seeds at the Hemudu Neolithic site in Yuyao, Zhejiang, indicating that our ancestors began planting rice as early as seven thousand years ago. The Han people had various names for rice cakes, such as "rice cake," "glutinous rice ball," and "sticky cake." The process of making rice cakes evolved from using whole grains to using ground rice flour. The sixth-century recipe book "Shi Ci" describes the method of making New Year's cake called "white cocoon sugar": "Cook glutinous rice until it is thoroughly cooked, then while still hot, pound it into a sticky mass in a clean mortar and pestle, ensuring there are no remaining grains of rice...". After pounding, the glutinous rice is cut into pieces the size of peach kernels, dried, fried, and coated with sugar before being consumed. The method of grinding rice into flour to make…
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