中国·福州——热爱城市从热爱美食开始

On April 26, the large-scale cultural program China’s Intangible Cultural Heritage (Fujian Chapter), a collaboration between China Media Group (CMG) and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, was officially broadcast. The program featured seven intangible cultural heritage treasures from Fuzhou, beautifully showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Fuzhou.

China’s Intangible Cultural Heritage (Fujian Chapter) showcases seven intangible cultural heritage items unique to Fuzhou: Shoushan stone carving, Fuzhou’s bodiless lacquerware painting technique, cork painting, traditional Fuzhou hairdressing art (known as the Three Hairpins), Juchunyuan Fotiaoqiang making technique, Min opera, and Wing Chun.

Shoushan stone carving uses Shoushan stone, a rare and precious material unique to Fuzhou. Known for its fine texture and translucent, almost ethereal quality, this stone is skillfully shaped by artisans, transforming rugged natural stone into refined works of art. Fuzhou’s bodiless lacquerware blends lightness and magnificence, and, alongside Beijing cloisonné and Jingdezhen porcelain, is considered one of China’s three traditional craft “treasures.” As one of Fuzhou’s “Three Wonders,” cork painting embodies the grandeur of vast mountains within a single frame, earning the title of a “silent poem and three-dimensional painting.” The traditional Fuzhou hairdressing art known as the “Three Hairpins” (also called “Three Blades”) was once the signature style of Fuzhou women, symbolizing courage, diligence, and a graceful balance of strength and softness. Juchunyuan Fotiaoqiang making technique involves slow-simmering dozens of rare ingredients in a single clay pot, resulting in a top-tier culinary delight. Min opera, performed in the Fuzhou dialect, is known for its natural yet bold style and has become a vibrant symbol of the city’s cultural identity. Wing Chun, believed to have been created by Southern Shaolin master Ng Mui, is also known as the “women’s martial art,” combining martial form with the essence of traditional Chinese culture. (Fuzhou Evening News Reporter: Guan Shu)