“Intangible cultural heritages are our genetic codes”: Jining celebrates his resplendent art and craftsmanship – Online Free Press release news distribution

Jiangsu, China, 06/26/2021 / Changzhou Haixun Press Culture Communication Co., Ltd /

Residents of Jining, east China’s Shandong Province, believe their intangible cultural heritage is their genetic code.

The southwestern city of Shandong is rich in historical and cultural heritage – it is the hometown of Confucius, Mencius, and other great ancient philosophers; it is also a big city by the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal; in every dynasty, Jining was mentioned in writing in various literary works.

Jining’s intangible cultural heritage continues to be treasured and carefully preserved.

Currently, there are at least 17 representatives of intangible cultural heritage at the national level and 11 representative heirs at the national level.

The people of Jining believe that only by digging deeper and making good use of their intangible heritage can the cultural treasures left by their ancestors be remembered in the rapid tide of the modern era and enable culture local area to be more alive.

Confucius and greedy

Confucius once said, “With coarse rice to eat, with water to drink, and my bent arm for a pillow; I still have joy in the midst of these things. But cherishing the simple and ordinary doesn’t mean he wasn’t picky about food – The Analects of Confucius showed that the famous ancient philosopher cared about healthy and hygienic food; he also paid attention to the art of food, saying that food should be delicate and well prepared; moreover, he believed that eating there should be a label.

The philosophy of Confucius on food was inherited by his descendants. In history, when entertaining emperors, high officials and other noble guests, or organizing family celebrations, the Duke of Yansheng, a title of marquess given to the direct descendant of Confucius, prepared exquisite cuisine and tasty.

Food gradually formed Confucius’ unique cuisine with a deep cultural essence. In 2011, the skill of cooking Confucius cuisine was included in the list of China’s intangible cultural heritages at the national level.

The history of Confucian cooking could be dated to 272 BC and was inherited from innovations.

It has several characteristics, covering its ingredients, skills, outlook, names and even containers, said Kong Fanyin, heir to Confucius’ cuisine.

Confucius Cuisine containers show off its luxury. In the Confucius Museum in Qufu, a complete set of Confucius Cuisine containers fill a huge exhibition hall. Bowls, dishes, and items were made in different shapes, depicting what’s inside like duck and carp.

The highest level of Confucian cuisine has 196 dishes, which were used to greet the emperors.

Nowadays, ordinary people in Qufu might also have the opportunity to experience it. Dishes such as smoked tofu have become a daily staple for local residents.

The art of fire and clay

In Beauval ZooParc in central France, giant pandas, Huan Huan and Yuan Zai are unsurprisingly the most popular stars. While visitors continue to appreciate the pair’s undeniable cuteness, they might also be blown away by the elegant Chinese-style panda house building, especially its gleaming glazed tiles.

The colorful glazed tiles are produced by Qufu Glazed Tile Factory Co in Jining. For centuries, the factory has made tiles for Confucius Temple, Kong Family Mansion, and Kong Family Forest.

Nowadays, the factory continues to manufacture glazed tiles for the renovation of the three most important buildings related to Confucius.

In 2014, the Qufu glazed tile manufacturing technique was inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of China.

Wang Shubao, 58, chairman of the company, is the national heir to the skill. He has worked in the industry for 40 years.

In China, glazed tiles are the representatives of beauty. They are solid, colorful and bright. They are cherished in the construction of ancient China, Wang said.

Wang hopes that more young people can join the team to inherit and promote the technique of making colorful glazed tiles. To make this wish come true, he plans to build a museum for tiles and invite more students learning art to experience the ancient technique at the factory.

Sound of life

For the people of northern China, the sound of the suona surrounds every aspect of their life – the suona group is a must-have, whatever the occasion, whether it is a wedding or a funeral. . Suona is a typical Chinese wind instrument.

The suona performance style in Zoucheng County, Jining is called the Ping school. The suona used in the Ping School performances has a unique bronze pipe. It sounds brighter, sharper, and penetrating. It can mimic many sounds, such as dogs, cats, and ducks.

Sun Huayang, 52, is the heir to the Ping School’s suona performance. The know-how has been passed down through six generations in the Sun family.

“I started to learn to play suona when I was very young. Around the age of 7 or 8, I followed my father to practice the instrument, ”Sun said. “In the past, we didn’t know music theory and didn’t have a score. My dad hummed the melodies and I remembered them in my head.

In rural areas it is a great honor to have a decent suona group to play for several days with good songs. During funerals, it is a sign of respect for the deceased.

“We would go where there was a wedding or a funeral. Rain or shine, we were never late no matter how much it rained, ”he said.

These days, the need for suona bands in rural areas is not as great as it used to be. But Sun still insists on preserving his heritage. He hopes the sound of suona will accompany the lives of local people for generations to come.

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