Blacksmith finds it hard to give up old occupation

Updated: 2015-04-15 09:32

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Blacksmith finds it hard to give up old occupation

Blacksmith Tian Hongming, 64, works in his traditional workshop in Changchun, capital of Northeast China's Jilin province. Although few people now need metal products handmade by a blacksmith, Tian, who has worked in the industry for more than 40 years, still sticks to his old occupation. The work involves time-consuming, labor-intensive aspects such as forging, drawing, bending, punching, and cutting. [Photo/China News Service]