Ever tried making art you can eat? 🍭 At a recent cultural exhibition, visitors got the chance to roll up their sleeves and dive into the ancient Chinese art of Tianmen sugar figurines! 😋
Originating from China\u2019s central Hubei Province, Tianmen sugar figurines are no ordinary sweets. Tracing back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907), this national intangible cultural heritage combines \"blowing\" and \"molding\" techniques to create vibrant, lifelike sugar sculptures. Talk about edible masterpieces! 🎨
But here\u2019s the sweet challenge: Since sugar solidifies super fast, especially when it\u2019s chilly, artisans need to have swift hands and a steady breath to shape their sugary creations. Imagine juggling hot sugar and crafting it into a piece of art\u2014all before it hardens! 🏃♂️
At the exhibition, Tianmen sugar figurine inheritor Fan Yaotang teamed up with visitors to craft these delightful figurines. It was a fun-filled experience where tradition met participation, and everyone got a taste (literally!) of this timeless craft. 👫❤️
Who knew playing with your food could be so artistic and delicious? Next time you see a sugar figurine, you'll know it's not just a treat\u2014it's a piece of history you can taste! 🍬✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
