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06-Aug-2015. Some photos of the oil paper umbrella industry in Fenshui town, Luzhou, Southwest China's Sichuan Province. (Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn)
Although oil paper umbrellas have lost their practical function today, they are still attracting modern customers in another way. In Luzhou's Fenshui, Sichuan province, the history of making oil paper umbrellas can be traced back more than 400 years.
The township is still largely dependent on this industry, and the traditional technique of making oil paper umbrellas there has been recognized as a state-level intangible cultural heritage since 2008.
Although oil paper umbrellas have lost their practical function today, they are still attracting modern customers in another way. In Luzhou's Fenshui, Sichuan province, the history of making oil paper umbrellas can be traced back more than 400 years.
The township is still largely dependent on this industry, and the traditional technique of making oil paper umbrellas there has been recognized as a state-level intangible cultural heritage since 2008.
Millionaire who gives up fortune becomes a monk
Liu Jingchong is a native from south China's Guangdong Province. He used to enjoy an annual income of over one million yuan, or 160,000 US dollars. Two years ago, he became fed up with the extravagant urban lifestyle after a car accident and decided to live as a hermit. Liu then left all of his positions and liquidated his possessions.
He moved to a remote hut on the Zhongnan Mountain in northwest China's Shaanxi Province to divert attention to his inner mind. For two years, Liu lived a simple life. He awoke at 9 o'clock every morning and went to bed early at night. He ate only one or two meals each day and spent most of his time meditating, reading, and practicing calligraphy.
Liu Jingchong takes a tonsure at the Baochan Temple in Hanshan County, Ma'anshan City of east China's Anhui Province on Monday, August 5, 2015. The 38-year old man is a native from south China's Guangdong Province.
Cooking in the kitchen.
Studying the scriptures.
Liu Jingchong is a native from south China's Guangdong Province. He used to enjoy an annual income of over one million yuan, or 160,000 US dollars. Two years ago, he became fed up with the extravagant urban lifestyle after a car accident and decided to live as a hermit. Liu then left all of his positions and liquidated his possessions.
He moved to a remote hut on the Zhongnan Mountain in northwest China's Shaanxi Province to divert attention to his inner mind. For two years, Liu lived a simple life. He awoke at 9 o'clock every morning and went to bed early at night. He ate only one or two meals each day and spent most of his time meditating, reading, and practicing calligraphy.
Liu Jingchong takes a tonsure at the Baochan Temple in Hanshan County, Ma'anshan City of east China's Anhui Province on Monday, August 5, 2015. The 38-year old man is a native from south China's Guangdong Province.
Cooking in the kitchen.
Studying the scriptures.
Traditional Tibetan costumes presented in an art festival in Yushu, Qinghai Province
Models present traditional Tibetan costumes during an art festival held in Yushu, northwest China's Qinghai Province, July 25, 2015. (Xinhua/Wu Gang)
These costumes are stunningly beautiful. Enjoy!
Models present traditional Tibetan costumes during an art festival held in Yushu, northwest China's Qinghai Province, July 25, 2015. (Xinhua/Wu Gang)
These costumes are stunningly beautiful. Enjoy!
Zhaohua ancient city is one of the better preserved ancient towns in Sichuan Province.
It has a history dating back more than 4,000 years. In Zhaohua ancient city, there are a number of preserved buildings that take you back to imperial times.
Enjoy the pictures of this gorgeous little city.
It has a history dating back more than 4,000 years. In Zhaohua ancient city, there are a number of preserved buildings that take you back to imperial times.
Enjoy the pictures of this gorgeous little city.
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