After Li Xiao came to Songcheng and visited various buildings and attractions, he discovered that there was a tourist attraction called "Antique Wooden Boat". He was very interested, so he went to the ticket office to buy tickets and was ready to experience it.
After queuing for a period of time, Li Xiao finally got on an antique wooden boat and slowly rowed towards the center of the lake. He found that the lake was clear and transparent, with rippling blue waves, and lotus leaves swaying gently in the water, as if the entire lake was covered with greenery.
covered.
The boatman on the bow introduced some scenic spots along the way to Li Xiao and told him the history and legends of these scenic spots. Li Xiao listened carefully, looking up from time to time to admire the scenery on the lake, feeling the breeze blowing on his face, and the boat moving slowly and steadily.
Li Xiao also discovered that there were many artists performing by the lake, some singing folk songs, some performing acrobatics, and some showing ancient handicrafts. He felt the rich cultural atmosphere of the Song Dynasty, as if he had returned to that long historical period.
In the middle of the lake, the boatman even released some small fish for Li Xiao to catch with his hands, which gave him unlimited fun and surprise.
This antique wooden boat trip made Li Xiao feel the profound cultural heritage and beautiful natural scenery of Songcheng. He deeply felt that only by personal experience can he better understand and feel the charm of a place.
Li Xiao came to the "Eternal Love" performance venue, which is a magnificent building that looks like an ancient palace. He bought a ticket and entered the performance venue. The decoration inside was very gorgeous, and it looked like it was a very high-end performance.
Specific performance.
The seats in the venue are divided into ordinary seats and VIP seats. Li Xiao bought an ordinary seat and sat near the stage.
At the beginning of the performance that night, the lights in the venue gradually dimmed, a bright light shone down from above the stage, and actors began to appear on the stage. The actors, dressed in ancient Hanfu and Tang suits, began to tell the story with gorgeous gestures and graceful dances. During the performance, alternating
Some songs appeared, which were full of strong ethnic customs, and were accompanied by dances, which further showed the emotions in the story.
At the climax of the performance, the water curtain on the stage was activated, and the actors began to perform in front of the water curtain, forming a unique visual effect that made people immersive, as if they were in the story. At the end of the performance, the whole audience
There was warm applause and cheers, and Li Xiao was also moved by it, sighing at the excitement and excitement of this performance.
After the performance, Li Xiao went to the stage to take photos with the actors and felt the love and emotion conveyed by this story and this performance.
When Li Xiao was walking in the streets of Songcheng, he stopped from time to time to look at the surrounding buildings and vendors. He found that the buildings here were full of strong southern characteristics. Some were old houses in alleys and alleys, and some were antique.
The architecture makes people feel as if they have traveled back to ancient times. The exterior walls of these buildings are decorated with exquisite carvings and paintings, highlighting the essence of traditional Chinese culture.
In the market, Li Xiao saw many vendors setting up stalls. They were dressed in traditional southern costumes, holding local snacks such as candied haws, glutinous rice dumplings and glutinous rice cakes, and selling attractive slogans that made people salivate.
Candied haws on a stick is a traditional southern snack. It is made of fresh fruits, vegetables or glutinous rice balls as the core, and is wrapped with a layer of sugar. It is crispy in the mouth, sweet and slightly sour. Li Xiao holds the candied haws on a stick and sees that the fruit is evenly wrapped
A layer of transparent syrup with some white sesame seeds sprinkled on the outside looks very tempting.
He took a light bite, and the fruit made a crunchy sound. It had an excellent taste, and the sweetness of the sugar was well controlled at the right level, making people feel that it was neither too sweet nor too sour.
Fried shrimp is another snack that Li Xiao tasted. The shrimp is wrapped in crispy flour and fried until it is golden and crispy, which makes people salivate. He picked up a shrimp and saw that it had a crispy appearance and a wonderful golden color.
After putting it in the mouth, the outer layer of batter melted instantly, exposing the delicious shrimp meat inside, which tasted great. The delicious shrimp meat and the crispy outside and tender inside made Li Xiao feel the real deliciousness.
In addition to snack vendors, there are many small shops selling souvenirs and handicrafts in the market. Li Xiao visited a few and found that the products here have a wide variety and are of good quality, especially some handmade handicrafts. Each piece is unique.
The works of art make people linger and forget to leave.
The entire market was full of laughter and lively atmosphere, making people feel the unique enthusiasm and warmth of the South. Li Xiao fell deeply in love with the market here and hoped to have the opportunity to experience this unique atmosphere again in the future.
There are many small shops selling souvenirs and handicrafts in the market. Li Xiao visited a few and found that the products here have a wide variety and are of good quality, especially some handmade handicrafts.
Li Xiao walked into a small store. The furnishings in the store were simple but unique, and various handmade crafts were neatly arranged and eye-catching.
This chapter is not over, please click on the next page to continue reading! He saw many beautiful cloisonné handicrafts, each with detailed patterns and colors, which made people want to own one for collection.
At this time, a tour guide with a tour group introduced:
Cloisonné is an ancient metal handicraft and one of the representatives of traditional Chinese crafts. It originated in the Yuan Dynasty. After development and improvement in the Ming and Qing dynasties, it has become a unique work of art. The production process of cloisonne requires
After dozens of processes, it is very tedious and complicated.
Cloisonné products generally consist of three parts: metal base, painting and enamel. The metal base is the basis of cloisonné products. Generally, copper, silver, iron and other metals are used as the base layer. After polishing, drilling and other processes, they are made into a certain shape.
Metal foundation. Painting is the core of cloisonné products and the most artistically valuable part. To make the painting, you need to use delicate color materials. After special processing and treatment, you can draw patterns with rich layering and three-dimensionality on the metal foundation.
And color. Enamel is the protective layer of cloisonné products. It can protect the painting and make the entire work look more radiant.
Cloisonné products not only have high artistic value, but also have certain practical value. Cloisonne crafts can be made into a variety of jewelry, handicrafts, gifts, etc., such as pendants, rings, ornaments, gourds, etc., and have a wide range of uses. They are brightly colored
, with exquisite shape and strong visual impact, it is deeply loved by consumers.
In Songcheng Street Market, there are many small shops selling cloisonné crafts. Various cloisonné products are displayed in the stores, including various pendants, earrings, rings, ornaments, etc. Li Xiao visited several shops and learned about the production of these crafts.
A deeper understanding of process and artistic value.
He was attracted by a pendant, which was made of gold and enamel, with a beautiful butterfly drawn on it. Li Xiao observed carefully and found that every detail of the butterfly was handled very delicately, and the entire work
Looks very radiant.
Li Xiao walked into a small shop selling cloisonné crafts and was immediately attracted by the beautiful jewelry displayed in the store. She carefully observed each piece of jewelry and felt their artistic beauty.
Under the introduction of the clerk, Li Xiao learned that cloisonné is a very old traditional Chinese handicraft, which can be traced back to the Ming Dynasty. Its production method is very unique and requires multiple processes, including "copper cladding" and "painting the tire."
"Enamel decoration", etc. Each cloisonné product is carefully made by multiple craftsmen, so it is particularly precious.
The clerk showed Li Xiao a series of cloisonné jewelry, from earrings, necklaces, bracelets to rings, with various styles and exquisite designs. Each piece has its own merits and is dazzling.
Li Xiao particularly likes a necklace called "Glass Crystal Prajna", which consists of a silver chain and a large and exquisite round jewelry. There are many detailed patterns on the jewelry, inlaid with gems of various colors, and it looks gorgeous
And elegant. The most eye-catching thing is that there is a circular inlay in the center of the jewelry, and there is an exquisite cloisonné pattern inside, which is like a magnificent crystal painting.
The clerk introduced to Li Xiao that this necklace was carefully made by the store's craftsmen, and its cloisonné pattern was also painted by a specialized painter, and each one was unique. Li Xiao's heart moved, feeling that such an exquisite piece
The art is worth collecting and I decided to buy it as a souvenir of my trip.
With the clerk's patient introduction, Li Xiao also learned about the maintenance methods of cloisonné products and how to identify the authenticity and quality level, which gave her a deeper understanding of cloisonné handicrafts.
When Li Xiao came out of the store, holding this exquisite piece of jewelry in her hand, she was filled with satisfaction and joy. She realized that traveling is not only about appreciating the scenery, but also about experiencing different cultures and traditional crafts.
Li Xiao continued to visit Songcheng, walking through antique buildings, feeling the heritage of ancient culture and the accumulation of history. In the corners of Songcheng, he also saw some folk artists performing various skills, some of which were paintings and sculptures.
, some perform blacksmithing, embroidery and other handicraft skills, which are amazing.
What attracted Li Xiao's attention the most was an old man. He was holding a bamboo tube and was busy playing music. Listening to the beautiful melody, Li Xiao couldn't help but stop and quietly admire the old man's music.
The musical instrument is a kind of guqin, with exquisite patterns carved on the body and a string of ancient copper coins hanging on the strings. Every time the strings are played, it will make a sweet sound, as if it takes people back to ancient time and space.
Li Xiao chatted with the old man for a while and learned that the old man had been performing guqin in Songcheng for decades. He was once a professional guqin player, but now after retirement, he still insists on performing here and bringing guqin to the stage.
Art brings more people. Li Xiao lamented the old man's persistence and love, and saw the charm and power of ancient culture in him.
In addition to the old man's guqin performance, there are other performances in Songcheng, such as folk music performances, folk dances, acrobatics, etc. Each program is full of strong local characteristics and makes people forget to come back.
During his visit to Songcheng, Li Xiao not only felt the charm of ancient Chinese culture, but also gained some unforgettable experiences and beautiful memories. He fell deeply in love with this city and also developed a deep appreciation for Chinese culture and history.
