Cultural Echoes

Baihua stone carving full of life in Guangyuan

March 16, 2025

Originating during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), Guangyuan baihua stone carving is known as one of the "four famous carving arts" in China, and was inscribed on the second national intangible cultural heritage list in 2008.
Maliu Embroidery: Ancient craft gains global recognition

March 14, 2025

In the heart of Maliu Township, Guangyuan, Sichuan province, the ancient art of Maliu Embroidery has been meticulously preserved for over a millennium.
Lanmaqiang: A well-preserved section of the ancient Shudao

March 12, 2025

Nestled in Jiange county, Guangyuan, Sichuan province, Lanmaqiang, or "horse-stopping wall", is regarded as a highlight of the Cuiyun Corridor scenic area with its stone-paved path and towering cypress trees.
Gaoguan Shadow Puppetry in SW China's Jian'ge

March 11, 2025

Some people believe that shadow puppetry was an early form of motion picture storytelling. In Jian'ge county, Guangyuan, Southwest China's Sichuan province, Gaoguan Shadow Puppetry art stands out as a unique and time-honored tradition.
The birth of Kung Pao Chicken: A culinary legacy in ancient Sichuan

February 8, 2025

In the mid-19th century, during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), the Retinue and Carriage Office, a system akin to ancient post stations, played a crucial role in supplying military rations to the Qing army.

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