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Basic Introduction to Duan Calligraphy and Painting PaperDuan Calligraphy and Painting Paper is a specialty of Duan Yao Autonomous County, Hechi City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The paper is characterized by its whiteness, fine toughness, softness, and unique ink absorption properties. It combines the strong tensile strength of gauze paper and skin paper with the ink-absorbing effect of Xuan paper, making it a high-quality paper for calligraphy, painting, mounting, and rubbings. It has been widely favored by the art community for many years.Duan Yao Autonomous County is located in the mid-western part of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and in the southern part of Hechi City, between longitudes 107°51′ to 108°30′ east and latitudes 23°47′ to 24°35′ north. To the east are Xincheng County and Yizhou City, while across the Hongshui River to the south lies Mashan County. To the west, it borders Dahua Yao Autonomous County, and to the north, it adjoins Jinchengjiang District of Hechi City. Duan is situated at the foot of the slope where the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau transitions into the Guangxi Basin. The terrain is generally higher in the northwest and lower in the southeast. The highest areas, including Longfu, Xiaao, Bao'an, and Sanzhongyang, have peak…

At 43 years old, Wang Xinyuan stands as a distinguished and accomplished master of Guangdong embroidery, an art form deeply rooted in the cultural tapestry of south China’s Guangdong Province. With a rich embroidery career spanning three decades, Wang’s experience has earned him the honor of being a renowned representative and prominent figure in the craft and art of Guangdong embroidery. Despite Wang’s success, as a man who loves embroidery, he has encountered skepticism and ridicule. Nevertheless, his unwavering passion has carried him through these challenges. Photo shows a piece of embroidery work by Wang Xinyuan. (Photo/CCTV News) To achieve the desired thickness for his artwork and perfect his craft, Wang keeps his nails meticulously sharp and smooth, a necessity for splitting silk threads to the required thinness. This unique requirement frequently takes him to nail salons for specialized care, which sometimes leads to misunderstandings and bemused reactions among those around him. Wang’s journey into the world of embroidery, needles, and threads began in his childhood in a village in east China's Jiangxi Province, influenced by his family’s tailoring background. At just 13 years old, he discovered his passion for embroidery, though his interest and hobby often subjected him to…

"Liu Waguan Tofu Skin" is renowned for its golden color, aroma, richness, toughness with elasticity, and is rich in plant protein, unsaturated fatty acids, as well as more than ten kinds of nutrients and trace elements essential for the human body, making it a distinctive and widely acclaimed specialty. NameLiu Waguan Tofu Skin CategorySpecialty Cuisine OriginLeling City, Dezhou, Shandong Province The production of Liu Waguan Tofu Skin can be traced back to the late Qing Dynasty. The Liu family descendants in Liu Waguan Village have always insisted on handmade production while continuously improving the manufacturing process. "Liu Waguan Tofu Skin" is renowned for its golden color, aroma, richness, toughness with elasticity, and is rich in plant protein, unsaturated fatty acids, as well as more than ten kinds of nutrients and trace elements essential for the human body, making it a distinctive and widely acclaimed specialty. In recent years, the Huayuan Town of Leling City has vigorously developed the Liu Waguan Tofu Skin industry, making it a leading industry for increasing farmers' income.