Articles by A.M.

Entering the Zheng Wang Pickle Production Area, the air was filled with salty fragrance. In front of a large porcelain tank, the classic pickle “Lion Head” was being made. After selecting, marinating and salting the vegetables for “Lion Head” pickle, the masters added the special sun-bathed sauce on them. No additives used in the special sauce, only the sunbath for days, plus natural fermentation and immersion, allowing the natural sugar from the vetgetables, amino acids and aromatic substances to infiltrate into the pickles. “Zheng Wang Pickle has a history of more than 100 years. The ancestors created unique sauce marinating…

 With a pair of scissors and a few red paper, Mr. Sun Xiaodong explained his art to the children patiently while demonstrating the handicraft. The scissors were flying, the paper was flying, and soon enough, a red-paper butterfly appeared and flipped in his hand… This was what happened at the event of the “Inheritance Walking into the Campus”. Sun Xiaodong is a paper-cutting inheritor in Fei County. Paper-cutting is an intangible cultural heritage in Linyi. Mr. Sun has enjoyed painting and paper-cutting since childhood. After graduation from the middle school, he stepped into the road of paper-cutting art. From 1981…

Recently, Linyi’s traditional hand-made cloth tigers and New Year’s wooden paintings travelled to Seoul, South Korea, adding a strong Chinese cultural color to this vibrant city. The aim of cultural exchange with handicraft gifts, realized through (Zhu) Sun Travel, is to deepen the friendship and understanding of the two peoples.  As famous traditional Chinese folk toys, cloth tigers are the mascot of auspiciousness and disaster-avoidance. The symbolism is loved by the Koreans. The wooden version of the New Year’s painting with its bright colors, rich patterns and unique production techniques, shows the superb skills of traditional Chinese artform, and conveys…

 “Watermelon bubble patrol”, “Bubble celebrities interact”, “Melon duel”, „Guagua summer market”, “Famous water swift wars”, “Summer retreat wine night market”, “Langya electronic water-pouring” … there are endless attractions offered in the ancient town of Langya these days. In addition, the visitors can enjoy a variety of national-styled performances or interact with the so-called “Langya Celebrities” around the corner. The panoramic scrolls of Langya at night with its ancient image were a dreamland. With “Langya Celebrity + China Fashion + Absolute Beauty + Fun” as its core concept, Langya has carried out special series of theme activities like “Langya Celebrities · Heart-Opening…

Recently, the signing ceremony of tourism projects was held in Linyi City at the Cultural Tourism Promotion Conference. The successful hosting promoted high-quality development of the cultural tourism industry. “Hospitality in Shandong · Passion in Hedong” became the eye-catching business card of Hedong District in Linyi, aiming at accelerating the new tourism pattern around the “two waters and one city” design in the region. Hedong District is an important part of Linyi Central City. In order to strengthen the cultural tourism projects, the district focuses on the hot springs of Tangquan Tourism Resort, the “city flower” Yizhou Begonia of Tanghe…

On July 24, the International Seminar on jointly building the “Belt and Road” was held in Linyi City, Shandong Province. Proposed in 2013, the “Belt and Road” has been a great international economic cooperation initiative. Participating countries have achieved fruitful results in infrastructure construction, industrial investment, green and low-carbon development, digital economy and health, laying a solid foundation for future industrial cooperation and development. Located in the southeast of Shandong Province. Linyi has a long history and cultural tradition. It is rich in natural resources and strong in development momentum. In the past years, it has cultivated China’s largest market…

On7. July, the final match of Chaoxi/Yaoling Shandong 2024  “FIVB Volleyball Men’s Challenger Cup” was held at Linyi Olympic Sports Park Stadium. The Chinese team won the championship by defeating the Belgian team with 3:1.  It is reported that the event lasted for 4 days and a total of 8 teams participated, namely the host China plus Ukraine, Belgium, Egypt, Qatar, Croatia, Chile and Mexico. The Chinese team won three games in a row during the competition, resulting in winning the championship and succeeding in qualifying for the 2025 World Men’s Volleyball League. The Belgian team won the runner-up and the…

During the 24th Square Culture and Art Festival in Linyi’s Hedong District, Longteng held a series of intangible cultural heritage display and performance activities, inviting the public to get closer looks at the local cultural heritage, and to understand its charm in China’s long tradition. The “Intangible Cultural Heritage Fair” attracted many locals. The experience area, the food stands, and the traditional product exhibition area… all showcasing the charm of the local intangible cultural heritage. “I hope that all citizens will participate and learn how our paper-cutting has been carried forward for centuries.” Ms Li Ling, an inheritor of Langya…

City Square Dance Performance, A Spectacular in Yimeng Recently, the 24th Square Culture and Art Festival in Linyi’s Hedong District was opened. At the launching ceremony, the so-called “Dance Yimeng” Square Dance Performance with its dynamic music and cheerful dance steps attracted many to stop and enjoy. “We danced ‘the Yellow River flows in front of my house’. To be able to represent our team in participating in the competition, I feel excited and happy. We have always liked this dance.” Ms Wang Lixia, a plaza dancer, said in joy. Ms Wang Yue, a local, took her child with her…