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Centuries-old porcelain capital Jingdezhen withstands test of time
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4/12/2024
Jingdezhen, the age-old porcelain capital, continues to captivate with its enduring artistry and impeccable craftsmanship.
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In 1986, a large amount of Chinese porcelain pieces was salvaged from the wreck of the
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Göteborg of Sweden.
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These exquisite blue and white porcelain pieces have both an oriental charm and exotic elements.
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Centuries ago, they were shipped to different countries along the maritime Silk Road.
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Every time, they have evolved and transformed into various styles, becoming a worldwide
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popular commodity.
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This is the porcelain capital, Qingdezhen, where the blue and white porcelain originated.
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It is a city emerging and prospering with the development of ceramics.
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Since ancient times, a large number of skilled Chinese craftsmen have gathered here.
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Today, the city has become a new magnet for people from different countries, of different
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races, across different cultures.
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Because I love the Chinese food, I love everything to understand, I add it into my pieces.
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I am bringing the Qingdezhen porcelain in my way.
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And so I wanted to create a small character that gets inspiration from a goddess, I think.
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It was a guanyin.
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And I think I make something more modern.
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We can use the ceramic as a bridge to connect everyone to here.
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It is a center where most of the international artists, they come together, then they do
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their creation.
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In recent years, Qingdezhen has become a very independent city.
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An increasing number of overseas "Zheng" pals have come to Qingdezhen to pursue their
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passion for the art of porcelain.
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Meanwhile, local ceramics artisans continue to travel abroad and participate in international
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exchanges and collaborations.
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Yu Wanglong, who has been running a porcelainware company in Qingdezhen for 30 years, started
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expanding into overseas markets 10 years ago.
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Now he has moved his design studio to Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
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The fire in the kiln is blazing.
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Civilizations have become richer and more colorful with exchanges and mutual learning.
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The integration of different cultures enriches and innovates the art of ceramics.
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Qingdezhen, the centuries-old porcelain capital, has become an epicenter for exchanges and
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mutual learning among civilizations.
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