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Tiantan Inkstone
Basic Introduction to Tiantan Inkstone The Tiantan Inkstone, also known as "Pangu Inkstone" or "Panggu Inkstone," is a precious and unique type of inkstone. It is produced in Jiyuan City, Henan Province, China, primarily sourced from the banks of Panggu Spring on the eastern side of Tiantan Peak in Wangwu Mountain, Jiyuan. Its stone quality is fine and warm, firm yet not brittle, soft yet not spongy, tough yet not hard, smooth yet not slippery, with a color like jade and a sound like that of a wooden fish. This type of inkstone has been beloved by scholars and literati throughout history for its virtues: "firm and moist in quality, smooth in carving, splendid in color, clear in sound, heavy in body, and complete in preservation." The Tiantan Inkstone combines the essence of inkstone carving from both southern and northern China, featuring the delicate intricacy of the south and the robust simplicity of the north. It integrates sculpture, painting, and calligraphy, forming a unique artistic style characterized by "shaping according to the stone, crafting according to the material, clever use of colors, and refined subtlety." In history, the style of Tiantan Inkstones evolved from the basket-shaped inkstones of the Sui… -
Trend Among Elementary School Students: Playing With Bead Strings, Risk of Tenosynovitis
Recently, media reports have highlighted a new trend among elementary school students: playing with bead strings. Parents of elementary school children are likely familiar with these toys, which consist of an elastic string and multiple colorful beads that can be freely connected to make bracelets, necklaces, rings, or simply played with in the hand, producing a clicking sound that helps relieve stress. According to Deputy Director Wang Sheng, an orthopedic surgeon at Jiaxing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital in Zhejiang Province, playing with bead strings can relieve stress and improve manual dexterity. However, excessive play or overexertion can cause finger and joint pain, and even lead to tenosynovitis. What is Tenosynovitis? The tenosynovium is a semicircular structure near the joints that surrounds the tendon tissue, helping to fixate the tendons. When joints move, friction occurs between the tendons and the tenosynovium. If this friction becomes excessive, such as from activities like playing the piano, knitting, using smartphones, or playing with bead strings, it can cause non-infectious inflammation of the tenosynovium. In the early stages of tenosynovitis, symptoms include pain, a sense of friction, and local swelling at the affected site, with symptoms worsening during movement. Sometimes, small pea-sized nodules may be… -
Experience the Ultimate Fusion of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Music in Qingdao!
When the summer heat gently brushes over Qingdao's coastline, this beautiful coastal city is imbued with a unique magic. In an instant, the symphony of mountains and sea, the harmony of music and nature, weaves together a moving tapestry. Following the rise and fall of sound waves, on July 23rd, the Shangyao Guofeng • 2024 Qingdao Tan Dun Sound & Medicine Week blossomed in the city during this passionate and splendid summer. Over five days, Maestro Tan Dun, the internationally renowned composer and conductor, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, and lifetime honorary conductor of the Qingdao Symphony Orchestra, along with several famous musicians, presented three concerts. These allowed us to listen to the harmonious melodies of traditional Chinese medicine and music amidst Qingdao's sea breeze, experiencing the city's unique romance and vitality. The stirring melodies and leaping notes not only sparked innovation in traditional Chinese medicine but also played the harmonious symphony advocated by Shangyao Guofeng, promoting coexistence with external entities. This truly integrated music and medicine to serve public health, providing new momentum for Qingdao as a city of music and culture. Shining once again! Playing the harmonious symphony of traditional Chinese medicine and music Qingdao's summer is a symphony of… -
Spectacular sea of blooming rapeseed flowers attracts tourists to Yueqing, E China’s Zhejiang
Visitors enjoy the scenery of a sea of blossoming rapeseed flowers at a modern pastoral tourism complex on a mini sightseeing train in Yueqing city, east China's Zhejiang Province. ( Taste all China /Zhang Yongtao) Wide swaths of blossoming rapeseed flowers covering an area of several thousand mu (1 mu equals 667 square meters) at a modern pastoral tourism complex in Yueqing city, east China's Zhejiang Province, recently attracted many citizens and tourists. Leveraging the sound local ecological environment, the tourism complex has closely integrated urban construction concepts with pastoral characteristics, and created an urban agricultural park where people can enjoy the rural scenery and experience country life.【1】【2】【3】【4】【5】
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