Module 6 - Specialities in different provinces Flashcards
【A】 is one of the most famous arts and crafts in Beijing. It is a kind of traditional handicraft of enamelware created more than 500 years ago. Later, this kind of enamelware is known as “Jingtai Blue” in Chinese.
【A】 Cloisonne
【A】, 【 B】, and 【 C】 are three of the most famous arts and crafts of Gansu Province.
- Jiuquan jade wine cups
- Carved gourds
- Copper horses
“In Gansu there are Jiuquan jade wine cups for wine to sip, carved gourds to grip, and copper horses that never slip.”
【A】 and 【 B】 are two of the most famous arts and crafts of Jiangsu Province.
- Suzhou Embroidery
- Nantong kites
Suzhou/Su embroidery (su xiu 苏绣) is the most celebrated of the four main styles of Chinese silk embroidery, hailing from Suzhou and surrounding towns of Jiangsu.
Nantong kites are mostly rectangular, but the most distinctive feature of Nantong kites is the attachment of whistles of different sizes, which can range in number from 100 to 300. As such, they have picked up the moniker “air symphonies.”
【A】, 【 B】, and 【 C】 are three of the most famous arts and crafts of Shaanxi Province.
- Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses Replicas
- Shaanxi Shadow Puppetry
- Yaozhou Celadon Pottery
In your Memory Palace:
* Room 1: A grand hall filled with Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses.
* Room 2: A stage with Shaanxi Shadow Puppets moving in a dance performance.
* Room 3: A shelf of shining Yaozhou Celadon Pottery pieces.**
【A】 New Year painting from Wuqiang is noted as one of China’s seven major New Year painting genres. The other six are from Taohuawu of Jiangsu, 【 B】 of Tianjin, Mianzhu of Sichuan, Yangjiabu of Shandong, Zhuxianzhen of Henan and Foshan of Guangdong.
【A】 Woodprint
【B】 Yangliuqing 杨柳青
Yangliuqing = Poplar-willow-bluegreen / Picture woodprints made from Poplar trees, Willow trees, and the vibrant Blue-green lake as they are featured in local artwork.
【A】, 【 B】, 【 C】, and 【 D】 are four of the most famous arts and crafts of Xinjiang Province.
- Uygur hats
- Uygur printed cloth
- Xinjiang rugs
- Folk musical instruments
Think about the Yurt evening in Kyrgistan: Family in Uygur printed clothing, the father with an Uygur hat, standing on Xinjiang rugs playing traditional folk musical instruments.
【A】, 【 B】, and 【 C】 are three of the most famous arts and crafts of Guangxi Province.
- Pearls
- Zhuang brocade
- Yao embroidery
Imagine a Guangxi marketplace like in Yangshuo City where these crafts are on display:
* Pearls: Picture a pearl necklace shimmering under the bright sun, with Guangxi’s beautiful rivers in the background.
* Zhuang brocade: Visualize a Zhuang woman weaving a vibrant, multicolored brocade that tells stories of her culture.
* Yao embroidery: Imagine a Yao woman carefully stitching a detailed embroidery on a traditional garment.**
【A】, 【 B】 ,and 【 C】 are considered the “three Treasures” of Northeast China.
- Ginseng
- Mink
- Pilose Antler
“In Northeast China, the ginseng grows strong, the mink runs along, and the pilose antler belongs.”
The Terra-Cotta Army of the Qin Dynasty is one of China’s rare historical relics, enjoying worldwide fame. It was made by craftsmen some 2,200 years ago and has been listed as “the 【 A】 wonder of the world.”
【A】 eighth
Pine mushroom is also known as 【 A】. It is a kind of Tricholomataceae fungi and is a speciality of the Changbai Mountains in Jilin Province.
【A】 matsutake
Chinese 松 (song) for pine is in Japanese 松 (matsu).
Dalian is a coastal city; therefore, 【 A】 carvings and dried 【 B】 are very common and popular souvenirs.
【A】 shell
【 B】 seafood
Think: coastal city = smelly market stands in Tai O
The three treasures of Guilin refer to 【 A】, 【 B】 and 【 C】.
- Fermented bean curd
- Chili sauce
- Sanhua alcohol 三花
“In Guilin, the table’s set with fermented bean curd, topped with spicy chili sauce, and accompanied by Sanhua alcohol. “
【A】 enjoys the fame of “silk capital” as it is known for producing different types of quality silk, including 【 B】 and 【 C】.
【A】 Hangzhou
【 B】 satin
【C】 brocade
(B & C are interchangeable)
“In Hangzhou, the Silk Capital, you find Satin shining and Brocade gleaming.”
Hangzhou’s 【 A】 enjoys an excellent reputation for health benefits such as detoxifying the body, soothing the eyes, and reducing blood lipids.
【A】 white chrysanthemum
Chinese embroidery has a long history. The four major regional styles are are【A】 embroidery, 【B】embroidery, 【C】 embroidery, and 【D】 embroidery. All four are nominated as Chinese Intangible Cultural Heritage.
- SUzhou
- HUnan
- GUangdong
- SIchuan
Su-Hu-Gu-Si = Sunny Hugs Guide Silly smiles
“Some Hot Green Soup!
The craft of 【 A】 inlays, made from gold, silver, and other metals inlaid with precious stones, gems, pearls, etc., is most famous in Beijing and Chengdu.
【A】 filigree
Fine threads of metal are twisted and arranged to create delicate patterns, frequently used in jewelry, ornaments, and cultural artifacts.
Chengdu lacquerware is famous for its durability against corrosion and ageing. It was perfected by local craftsmen approximately three thousand years ago. Bases can be made from 【 A】, 【 B】, or 【 C】.
- paper
- wood
- bamboo
The kiwifruit is also known as 【A】. It is a unique vine fruit native to certain areas of China, e.g. Xi’an.
【A】 Chinese gooseberry
China’s four famous ink stones are 【 A】 stone from Guangdong, 【 B】 stone from Gansu, Chengni ceramic stone from Suzhou and She stone from Anhui.
【A】 Duanshi 端石
【B】 Tao River
- It is made of Duan stone 端石 from the Duanxi River running at the foot of Lanke Mountain, hence the name.
- Tao River Táo(hé)yàn) are made from the stones found at the bottom of the Tao River in Gansu Province.**
