On June 23, the 2024 Overseas Chinese Media Gansu Tour jointly organized by China News Service and the World Chinese Media Cooperation Alliance entered Zhuoni, where representatives of 25 overseas Chinese media from 19 countries and regions recorded Zhuoni's excellent ecological environment, beautiful natural scenery and high-quality industrial resources with words and lenses, told the cultural tourism brand of "Hometown of Zao, Secret Land Zhuoni", as well as the thriving and vigorous animal husbandry industry, and told the vivid stories of Zhuoni people of all ethnic groups to become rich and well-off to Chinese and foreign friends.
Representatives of overseas Chinese media reporters met Tao Yan, one of the four famous inkstones in China, in Zhuoni County, please see the report from them~~
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Italian Overseas Chinese Network
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Overseas Chinese media trip to Gansu: Exploring the secret of Zhuoni Taoyan
On the 23rd, the overseas Chinese media Gansu team set foot in the ancient land of Zhuoni, walked into the "China Taoyan E-commerce Center" of Zhuoni, and visited the treasure-level intangible cultural heritage of Zhuoni Taoyan.
According to reports, Tao Yan is produced in the south of Gansu, Zhuoni County, Taoyan Town, Lama Cliff, can be called an underground treasure. Tao inkstone has a history of more than 1,300 years, and Guangdong Duan inkstone, Anhui She inkstone, Shanxi Chengni inkstone, and called China's four famous inkstones.
The reason why Tao inkstone is precious is because the stone used to carve the inkstone has a texture as fine as jade, and it is green and flowing; The color is not light or bright, and it is delicate and elegant.
Taohe stone has a variety of colors such as duck head green, parrot green, willow leaf green, ink dots, purple stone, sheep liver red, melon skin yellow, etc., of which green is its representative color. Due to the different shades of color of the stone, it is colorful. Therefore, it is known as "how is Tao Yan expensive, yellow label with green waves". Moreover, it has the ability to store ink without consumption, experience cold without ice, and astringent without leaving a pen.
Nowadays, Tao Yan is unique in its exquisite traditional skills and perfect modern shape, and is famous all over the world, and is exported to Japan, Southeast Asia and other places, adding dazzling brilliance to the long-standing national culture of the mainland. To this end, in 1995, Taoyan Township, Zhuoni County, was named "the hometown of Chinese folk art" by the Ministry of Culture; In 2002, Taoyan Township, Zhuoni County, was included in the "Overview of the Hometown of Chinese Folk Art" by the Ministry of Culture; In 2008, the production skills of Zhuonitao inkstone were listed as the national intangible cultural heritage protection list; In 2014, Zhuoni County was rated as the hometown of Taoyan in China by the fourth Chinese scholar.
During the visit, the Chinese media team witnessed the process of making Taoyan, from material selection, design, carving to polishing, each step embodies the painstaking efforts and wisdom of the craftsmen.
In the interview, the master of Tao Yan gave a detailed introduction to the production process and the cultural connotation behind Tao Yan, so that the Chinese media team has a deeper understanding of this traditional skill. At the same time, the masters also shared their views on inheritance and innovation, which made the Chinese media team feel the love and persistence of Chinese craftsmen for traditional culture.
Zhuonitao inkstone is not only the pride of Gansu, but also the treasure of Chinese culture. Let us all look forward to the fact that in the future, this traditional skill can continue to be inherited and carried forward, and contribute more to the prosperity and development of Chinese culture.
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Venezuelan Overseas Chinese Daily
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Chinese media Gansu line - Zhuoni Tao Yan
Tao Yan is produced in the south of Gansu Province, Zhuoni County Taoyan Town Lama Cliff, can be called an underground treasure. Tao inkstone has a history of more than 1,300 years, and Guangdong Duan inkstone, Anhui Sheyan, Shanxi Chengni inkstone, and is known as China's four famous inkstones. On the afternoon of June 23, representatives of 25 overseas Chinese media from 19 countries and regions walked into the Hongsheng Taoyan Culture and Art Museum in Zhuoni County, Gannan.
The reason why Tao inkstone is precious is because the stone used to carve the inkstone has a texture as fine as jade, and it is green and flowing; The tone is not light or bright, and it is delicate and elegant.
Taohe stone has a variety of colors such as duck head green, parrot green, willow leaf green, ink dots, purple stone, sheep liver red, melon skin yellow, etc., of which green is its representative color. Due to the different shades of color of the stone, it is colorful. Therefore, it is known as "how is Tao Yan expensive, yellow label with green waves". Moreover, it has the ability to store ink without consumption, experience cold without ice, and astringent without leaving a pen.
Nowadays, Tao Yan is unique in its exquisite traditional skills and perfect modern shape, and is famous all over the world, and is exported to Japan, Southeast Asia and other places, adding dazzling brilliance to the long-standing national culture of the mainland. For this reason, in 1995, Taoyan Township, Zhuoni County, was named "the hometown of Chinese folk art" by the Ministry of Culture; In 2002, Taoyan Township, Zhuoni County, was included in the "Overview of the Hometown of Chinese Folk Art" by the Ministry of Culture; In 2008, the production technique of Zhuonitao inkstone was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage protection list; In 2014, Zhuoni County was rated as the hometown of Taoyan in China by the fourth Chinese scholar.
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Overseas Chinese media Zhuoni "Yan" encounter: Visit Zhuoni "China Taoyan E-commerce Center" and appreciate the charm of the millennium Taoyan
On June 23, the "Walking in China and Reporting China" overseas Chinese media Gansu tour delegation arrived in Zhuoni, Gansu Province, and visited the famous "China Taoyan E-commerce Center" in depth, and conducted a detailed investigation of the national intangible cultural heritage of Zhuoni Taoyan.
Photo by China News Service reporter Jiumi Tenzin
Tao Yan, originated from the Lama Cliff of Tao Yan Town, Zhuoni County, southern Gansu Province, has a long history and has been inherited for more than 1,300 years. As one of the four famous inkstones in China, along with Guangdong Duan inkstone, Anhui She inkstone and Shanxi Chengni inkstone, Tao Yan is famous for its unique stone texture and exquisite carving skills. Its stone texture is delicate like jade, the color is green and varied, especially green as the representative color, so it has the reputation of "how Tao Yan is expensive, yellow label with green waves".
Photo by China News Service reporter Jiumi Tenzin
In the "China Taoyan E-commerce Center", the Chinese media team witnessed the exquisite skills of Taoyan production. From material selection, design, carving to polishing, every step embodies the painstaking efforts and wisdom of craftsmen. The master of Tao Yan gave a detailed introduction to the production process and the cultural connotation behind Tao Yan to the media, so that the media team had a deeper understanding of this traditional skill.
Photo by China News Service reporter Jiumi Tenzin
With its unique charm and exquisite skills, Zhuonitao inkstone not only enjoys a high reputation in China, but also is exported to Japan, Southeast Asia and other places, adding dazzling brilliance to the long-standing national culture of the mainland. To this end, Taoyan Township of Zhuoni County has been named "Hometown of Chinese Folk Art" by the Ministry of Culture, and has been included in the "Overview of the Hometown of Chinese Folk Art". In 2008, the production skills of Zhuoni Tao Yan were included in the national intangible cultural heritage protection list, and in 2014, Zhuoni County was rated as "the hometown of Tao Yan in China" by the Four Treasures of Chinese Scholars' Association.
Photo by China News Service reporter Jiumi Tenzin
The visit of the overseas Chinese media interview group in Gansu is not only an in-depth excavation of the cultural treasure of Zhuoni inkstone, but also the inheritance and promotion of the excellent traditional Chinese culture. Through media reports, more people will understand and pay attention to this traditional skill, and inject new vitality into its inheritance and development.
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【Chinese Media Gansu Tour-Zhuoni Taoyan】
Tao Yan is produced in the south of Gansu Province, Zhuoni County Taoyan Town Lama Cliff, can be called an underground treasure. Tao inkstone has a history of more than 1,300 years, and Guangdong Duan inkstone, Anhui Sheyan, Shanxi Chengni inkstone, and known as China's four famous inkstones.
The reason why Tao inkstone is precious is because the stone used to carve the inkstone has a texture as fine as jade, and it is green and flowing; The color is not light or bright, and it is delicate and elegant.
Taohe stone has a variety of colors such as duck head green, parrot green, willow leaf green, ink dots, purple stone, sheep liver red, melon skin yellow, etc., of which green is its representative color. Due to the different shades of color of the stone, it is colorful. Therefore, it is known as "how is Tao Yan expensive, yellow label with green wave". Moreover, it has the ability to store ink without consumption, experience cold without ice, and astringent without leaving a pen.
Nowadays, Tao Yan is unique in its exquisite traditional skills and perfect modern shape, and is famous all over the world, and is exported to Japan, Southeast Asia and other places, adding dazzling brilliance to the long-standing national culture of the mainland. For this reason, in 1995, Taoyan Township, Zhuoni County, was named "the hometown of Chinese folk art" by the Ministry of Culture; In 2002, Taoyan Township, Zhuoni County, was included in the "Overview of the Hometown of Chinese Folk Art" by the Ministry of Culture; In 2008, the production technique of Zhuonitao inkstone was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage protection list; In 2014, Zhuoni County was rated as the hometown of Taoyan in China by the fourth Chinese scholar.
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The four famous inkstones of Zhuonitao inkstone
Tao Yan is produced in the south of Gansu Province, Zhuoni County Taoyan Town Lama Cliff, can be called an underground treasure. Tao inkstone has a history of more than 1,300 years, and Guangdong Duan inkstone, Anhui Sheyan, Shanxi Chengni inkstone, and known as China's four famous inkstones.
The reason why Tao inkstone is precious is because the stone used to carve the inkstone has a texture as fine as jade, and it is green and flowing; The color is not light or bright, and it is delicate and elegant.
Taohe stone has a variety of colors such as duck head green, parrot green, willow leaf green, ink dots, purple stone, sheep liver red, melon skin yellow, etc., of which green is its representative color.
Due to the different shades of color of the stone, it is colorful. Therefore, it is known as "how is Tao Yan expensive, yellow label with green waves". Moreover, it has the ability to store ink without consumption, experience cold without ice, and astringent without leaving a pen.
Nowadays, Tao Yan is unique in its exquisite traditional skills and perfect modern shape, and is famous all over the world, and is exported to Japan, Southeast Asia and other places, adding dazzling brilliance to the long-standing national culture of the mainland. To this end, in 1995, Taoyan Township, Zhuoni County, was named "the hometown of Chinese folk art" by the Ministry of Culture; In 2002, Taoyan Township in Zhuoni County was included in the "Overview of the Hometown of Chinese Folk Art" by the Ministry of Culture; In 2008, the production technique of Zhuonitao inkstone was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage protection list; In 2014, Zhuoni County was rated as the hometown of Taoyan in China by the fourth Chinese scholar.
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"Underground treasure" can be bought in Japan, what does Gannan Zhuonitao inkstone look like?
On June 23, the 2024 Overseas Chinese Media Seminar and the "Walking China, Reporting China" Overseas Chinese Media Gansu Tour Interview Group walked into Zhuoni County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province to learn about the production skills of Tao inkstone.
Tao Yan is produced in Lama Cliff, Taoyan Town, Zhuoni County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province, which can be called an "underground treasure". Tao Yan has a history of more than 1,300 years, and Guangdong Duan inkstone, Anhui Sheyan, Shanxi Chengni inkstone, and known as China's four famous inkstones. In 2008, the production skills of Zhuonitao inkstone were included in the list of China's national intangible cultural heritage protection. On June 23, the 2024 Overseas Chinese Media Seminar and the "Walking China, Reporting China" Overseas Chinese Media Gansu Tour Interview Group walked into Zhuoni County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province to learn about the production skills of Tao inkstone. The picture shows Lu Baosheng (middle), the representative inheritor of China's national intangible cultural heritage (inkstone making skills), introducing Tao Yan to Chinese media representatives. (Photo by Shan Jia)
Taohe stone has a variety of colors such as duck head green, parrot green, willow leaf green, ink dots, purple stone, sheep liver red, melon skin yellow, etc., of which green is its representative color. Because the color of the stone is different, it is colorful, so it is called "how is Tao Yan expensive, yellow label with green wave". The picture shows Tao Yan's works. (Photo by Shan Jia)
The picture shows a safety buckle made of Tao inkstone stone. (Photo by Shan Jia)
The picture shows Tao Yan's work "Dongpo Fuqin". This inkstone is made of Shuiquanwan melon skin yellow stone in Taoyan Town, Zhuoni County, Gansu Province, which is a rare two-color inkstone. (Photo by Shan Jia)
Nowadays, Tao Yan is unique for its exquisite traditional skills and perfect modern shape, and is well-known all over the world, and is exported to Japan, Southeast Asia and other countries and regions. The picture shows representatives of Chinese media appreciating Tao Yan's works. (Photo by Shan Jia)
The picture shows Tao Yan's works. (Photo by Shan Jia)