Folk arts are big draw for visitors to Guizhou
Updated: 2013-07-24 14:06
By Li Yang (China Daily)
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Li Feiyue (first from the right), Party chief of the Qiandongnan prefecture, examines a silver ornament during his inspection of the exhibition. Zhu Xingxin / China Daily |
In the Qiandongnan prefecture, a region known for its well-preserved folk culture, the silver ornaments and embroidery of the Miao people has been enlisted in the national intangible cultural heritage.
Qiandongnan is known as "King of Silver" for its exquisite workmanship.
The production of silver ornaments in the prefecture involves more than 30 steps, and many of the processes involved require specialized skills honed over generations.
The many varieties of ethnic Miao and Dong embroidery are famous nationwide for their superb craftsmanship.
In addition, renowned exhibits from traditional embroidery hubs like Suzhou and the provinces of Hunan, Sichuan and Guangdong as well as other new centers, such as Hangzhou and Changzhou, are also on display, providing a glimpse into diverse embroidery expertise across the country.
Also, there are displays of thangka, a traditional Tibetan form of textile painting, as well as bronzeware from Shaanxi, new year paintings from Shanxi, Jun porcelain from Henan, Jingdezhen ceramics and Chiang Mai wood carvings from Thailand.
A series of forums and other events during the expo will provided rich options for visitors to fully experience every aspect of local culture.
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