Man makes exquisite lacquered gourds in N China’s Shanxi

Man makes exquisite lacquered gourds in N China's Shanxi [CGTN]
Man makes exquisite lacquered gourds in N China’s Shanxi [CGTN]
CGTN | 16-Nov-2022

Pei Tangyu has been making lacquered gourd for more than five years in his hometown of Xiaxian County in Yuncheng City, north China’s Shanxi Province. He has combined several traditional techniques to make unique lacquered gourds. The Chinese lacquer that Pei uses is a natural resin from lacquer tree, dating back more than 8,000 years. Check out the video: Continue reading “Man makes exquisite lacquered gourds in N China’s Shanxi”

‘Funny face’ relic showcased at Shanxi Museum

Funny face relic showcased at Shanxi Museum [CGTN]
Funny face relic showcased at Shanxi Museum [CGTN]
CGTN | 15-Nov-2022

One relic with a so-called “funny face” recently went viral on social media in Taiyuan, the capital of Shanxi Province. It’s among more than 240 cultural relics on display at the “Da Zheng Zhi Yuan” exhibition at the Shanxi Museum. The exhibition aims to showcase Chinese human history spanning millions of years, including 10,000 years of cultural history and 5,000 years of civilization history. Check out the video: Continue reading “‘Funny face’ relic showcased at Shanxi Museum”