5 thoughts on “What are the specialties of the west”
Brett
1. Jewelry
Tibetan jewelry includes turquoise, coral, pearl, agate, gold and silver products. Different Tibetan jewelry has different meanings, and different styles of the same Tibetan jewelry have different meanings, but basically they all mean blessings
for example, the more precious Tibetan dZi, "one eye dZi" represents wisdom, "two eye dZi" can protect the harmony of husband and wife, and "three eye dZi" can bring wealth
Tibetan bracelets and rings are generally made of Tibetan Silver and are engraved with Sanskrit, which can ward off evil spirits and pray for good fortune
2. Bovine bone ornaments
yak is the best friend of Tibetans. It is praised as a beautiful sacred animal by Tibetans. As a unique decoration, ox bone is primitive, natural and bold, adding a wild charm to the wearer
3. Tibetan Dao
Tibetan knife is a must-have for Tibetans. It can be used for meat cutting and self-defense. It is also a special decoration. Men's Tibetan Dao is generally rough and sharp, while women's Tibetan Dao is elegant and small. The exquisite silver scabbard is the main feature of Tibetan Dao, and the meticulous carving is incomparable
4. Mask
Tibetan mask is a kind of handicraft derived from religion, and is called "Ba" in Tibetan. It is generally divided into three types: the "jumping God mask", "hanging mask" and "Tibetan opera mask"
the patterns of the Tiaoshen mask include ghosts and monsters, Dharma guardians, immortals, animal totems, etc., which are mainly used in the Tiaoshen ceremony held in temples on major festivals
hanging masks are mainly the representations of various gods, such as Dharma protecting gods, auspicious heavenly maidens, and the horse headed Ming king. There are many Tibetan opera masks in the folk, including blue masks and white masks. According to the plot of Tibetan opera, there are various facial makeup of characters, such as kings, princesses, immortals and monsters
5. Thangka
a scroll painting with a strong Tibetan flavor, most of which are Buddhist statues and Bodhisattvas. There are also some flower and bird, landscape, medical and astronomical wall charts. The patterns are painted on cloth, brocade, embroidery, tapestry and decals
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氆氇 is a transliteration of Tibetan. It is actually hand woven wool. It has many colors, such as black, red and green. It is the main material for making Tibetan clothes, shoes and hats. It is durable and warm
2. Hidden blanket
Tibetan blankets are traditional handicrafts in Tibet. Their styles vary according to local customs. There are carpets, tapestries and card mats in the style. Tibetan carpets are unique in weaving, bright and harmonious in color, soft and delicate in surface, indelible in washing, and durable. In addition, they have strong ethnic patterns, so they also have high appreciation and collection value
reference:
People's Daily - gifts of the plateau - 10 special products that must be bought in Tibet
Tibet : beef and mutton meat; Tibetan drinks include butter tea, sweet tea, highland barley wine, butter, yak, Tibetan antelope, etc.
Xinjiang : Xinjiang's main product resources Xinjiang has a vast territory, suitable climate, complex and diverse landforms and soils, so it not only has beautiful scenery, but also has abundant specialty resources. Between the mountains, oases and Gobi, there are countless "granaries", "meat warehouses", "oil basins" and "coal seas" Premier Zhou Enlai praised Xinjiang as a "treasure land" of the motherland Xinjiang's grain crops are mainly wheat, corn and rice, which can be planted in most areas of Xinjiang, and the sown area accounts for more than 90% of the total grain crop area. Ili Valley has a mild climate, more rain and fertile land, which is more suitable for the growth of grain and wheat. It is known as the "granary of Xinjiang"
Gansu : the Yellow River not only nurtures the people of Lanzhou, but also brings rich specialties here. Brandy melon, soft pear, Dongguo pear, white pink peach and other melons and fruits have long been famous. Lily, black melon seed, rose, bracken, hookah and other native products are famous at home and abroad, making Lanzhou a melon and fruit city famous at home and abroad
Yunnan : Yunnan Province is known as "animal kingdom", "plant kingdom" and "nonferrous metal kingdom". Among the 162 kinds of natural minerals in China, Yunnan has 148 kinds, of which the output of non-ferrous metal minerals such as copper ore and tin ore ranks first in the country main characteristic species: Yunnan golden monkey, Green Peacock, raccoon (small panda), python, Asian elephant, wave resistant fish, Wangtian tree, dancing grass, Lijiang spruce, Brazil rubber tree, oil palm, Panax notoginseng, etc
Shaanxi : imitating Tang Tri Color, Xi'an sachet, blue and white porcelain bowl, embroidery, paper-cut, chestnut
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Western China refers to Shaanxi, Gansu, Ningxia, Qinghai, Xinjiang (five provinces in Northwest China) and a part of Inner Mongolia. The total area is about one third of the country; The total population is about one fourteenth of the country
it has an important strategic position and rich natural resources, but it has not been fully developed yet. Xinjiang has great development potential. It is a key project of the country's western development and the starting point of the Silk Road in the Central Plains. With many cultural relics and historic sites, this area is a good place for China to explore the past and the present
egg change, That is, preserved eggs. Xixiang Songhua variant egg is named after its egg white skin, which is shaped like a shadow of pine and cypress leaves. It has a history of more than 100 years. The production technology is unique and has a unique flavor. The finished product is transparent, crystal clear, soft and hard, fragrant but not greasy
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the food city with Western characteristics covers an area of about 120 mu and has a building area of about 200000 square meters. It is developed by Hunan Jingcheng Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. to create a comprehensive business district with Western characteristics, catering and food services as the main body, leisure and entertainment, high-end hotels, large squares and residential communities
the geographical environment is superior and the appreciation potential is huge. It is located at the intersection of Huancheng Avenue and Zhengqing Avenue. It is adjacent to Yangcun school, Huaihua Medical College, the first hospital of the city, banks, high-speed railway station, Southeast bus station, large southeast farmers' market and other municipal supporting service facilities
1. Western peasant painting: northwest peasant painting is a kind of art that was born in the hands of farmers. It combines folk art such as paper-cut, murals, New Year pictures and embroidery. The color is red and green, the composition is full, and the style is simple and rough
2. Imitating Tang Tri Color: Tang Tri Color is a kind of pottery popular in the Tang Dynasty. It has a long history, beautiful shape and bright color. Xi'an Fine Arts and ceramics factory and Qianxian arts and crafts factory have copied Tang Tri Color with superb skills, many of which are lifelike and exquisite
3. Songhua changed egg: "changed egg" means preserved egg. Xixiang Songhua variant egg is named after its egg white skin, which is shaped like a shadow of pine and cypress leaves. It has a history of more than 100 years
4. Painted clay sculpture: Fengxiang painted sculpture is a kind of folk arts and crafts. Clay sculptures are mostly hollow round sculptures, and there are also embossed pendants. They are not only children's favorite toys, but also tourist souvenirs in Shaanxi
5. Dali peanut: Dali peanut is a famous specialty in Western China, mainly produced in Dali County in the east of Guanzhong Plain in Shaanxi Province. It has large pods and white rinds
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customs and culture in the West
1. Offering hada: hada is an indispensable item in the daily ritual of the Mongolian people. Offering hada is a etiquette used by Mongolian herdsmen in welcoming and seeing off guests and daily communication. When offering hada, the host holds hada with open hands, sings auspicious greetings or compliments, and renders an atmosphere of respect
2. Toasting: pouring wine is the traditional way of Mongolian hospitality. They believe that wine is the essence of food and the crystallization of grain. They offer the most precious food to express the respect and love of grassland herdsmen for their guests
3. Worship God: the Mongolian people have the custom of worshipping God at their ceremonies. The cook cut the sheep into nine equal pieces of meat, "the first piece is for heaven, the second piece is for earth, the third piece is for Buddha, the fourth piece is for ghost, the fifth piece is for people, the sixth piece is for mountain, the seventh piece is for tomb, the eighth piece is for earth and Water God, and the ninth piece is for the emperor"
1. Xinjiang folk songs say that "everyone praises Turpan's grapes, Hami's melons, Korla's fragrant pears, and Yecheng's pomegranates." it tells the four famous melons and fruits and the hometown of melons and fruits in Xinjiang. Xinjiang is a well-known "hometown of melons and fruits"
2. Brandy melon. The products of qingbaishi Township, Chengguan District, Lanzhou city are the most famous. It is a kind of thick skinned melon, which is round and spherical, and each weighs about 1.5-2.5 kilograms. The skin is white and hard, there is light yellow halo on the sunny side, the flesh is green, the cavity is small, the sugar content is as high as 13-16%, and it is rich in calcium, phosphorus, iron and a variety of vitamins. It is resistant to storage and suitable for storage and transportation. The melon meat is green, the bag is thick, the juice is rich, the fruit is crisp and tender, and the sugar content is as high as about 15%, It enjoys the reputation of "fragrant as osmanthus, sweet as honey."
3. Pteridium aquilinum var., also known as fist dish, cat's paw and dragon's head dish, likes to grow in sunny plots in shallow mountain areas, and is mostly distributed in sparse coniferous and broad-leaved mixed forests. Its edible part is undeveloped young leaf buds. International Agency for research on cancer (IARC) Bracken was classified as a class 2B carcinogen, together with chloroform, dichlorvos, nitrobenzene and other substances
4. Chestnut. Chestnuts are rich in nutrients. The fruit contains 70.1% sugar and starch and 7% protein. In addition, it also contains fat, calcium, phosphorus, iron, a variety of vitamins and trace elements, especially vitamin C, B1 and carotene. Chestnuts are more nutritious than ordinary dried fruits. Besides being rich in starch, chestnuts also contain monosaccharides and disaccharides, carotene, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, ascorbic acid, protein, fat, inorganic salts and other nutrients
5. Paper cutting. Chinese paper cutting is a kind of folk art that uses scissors or knives to cut and engrave patterns on paper, which is used to decorate life or cooperate with other folk activities. In China, paper cutting has a broad mass base, blends into the social life of people of all ethnic groups, and is an important part of various folk activities. Its inherited visual image and modeling format contain rich cultural and historical information, express the social recognition, moral concepts, practical experience, life ideals and aesthetic interests of the general public, and have multiple social values such as cognition, education, expression, lyricism, entertainment and communication.
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there are nearly 100 varieties of melon in Xinjiang, Among them, Jiashi melon (named after its origin in Jiashi county) is the best. Jiashi melon has a long history. It was listed as a tribute as early as the Qing Dynasty. Later, after continuous improvement, the quality of melon became better and better. Jiashi County, close to the Taklimakan Desert, has a unique climate and water and soil conditions suitable for melon growth. Local melon farmers and Uygur people have the habit of storing melons for winter, and they can eat delicious melons almost all year round
reference source: Baidu Encyclopedia - Xinjiang melon and fruit
1. Jewelry
Tibetan jewelry includes turquoise, coral, pearl, agate, gold and silver products. Different Tibetan jewelry has different meanings, and different styles of the same Tibetan jewelry have different meanings, but basically they all mean blessings
for example, the more precious Tibetan dZi, "one eye dZi" represents wisdom, "two eye dZi" can protect the harmony of husband and wife, and "three eye dZi" can bring wealth
Tibetan bracelets and rings are generally made of Tibetan Silver and are engraved with Sanskrit, which can ward off evil spirits and pray for good fortune
2. Bovine bone ornaments
yak is the best friend of Tibetans. It is praised as a beautiful sacred animal by Tibetans. As a unique decoration, ox bone is primitive, natural and bold, adding a wild charm to the wearer
3. Tibetan Dao
Tibetan knife is a must-have for Tibetans. It can be used for meat cutting and self-defense. It is also a special decoration. Men's Tibetan Dao is generally rough and sharp, while women's Tibetan Dao is elegant and small. The exquisite silver scabbard is the main feature of Tibetan Dao, and the meticulous carving is incomparable
4. Mask
Tibetan mask is a kind of handicraft derived from religion, and is called "Ba" in Tibetan. It is generally divided into three types: the "jumping God mask", "hanging mask" and "Tibetan opera mask"
the patterns of the Tiaoshen mask include ghosts and monsters, Dharma guardians, immortals, animal totems, etc., which are mainly used in the Tiaoshen ceremony held in temples on major festivals
hanging masks are mainly the representations of various gods, such as Dharma protecting gods, auspicious heavenly maidens, and the horse headed Ming king. There are many Tibetan opera masks in the folk, including blue masks and white masks. According to the plot of Tibetan opera, there are various facial makeup of characters, such as kings, princesses, immortals and monsters
5. Thangka
a scroll painting with a strong Tibetan flavor, most of which are Buddhist statues and Bodhisattvas. There are also some flower and bird, landscape, medical and astronomical wall charts. The patterns are painted on cloth, brocade, embroidery, tapestry and decals
extended data:
1, 2
氆氇 is a transliteration of Tibetan. It is actually hand woven wool. It has many colors, such as black, red and green. It is the main material for making Tibetan clothes, shoes and hats. It is durable and warm
2. Hidden blanket
Tibetan blankets are traditional handicrafts in Tibet. Their styles vary according to local customs. There are carpets, tapestries and card mats in the style. Tibetan carpets are unique in weaving, bright and harmonious in color, soft and delicate in surface, indelible in washing, and durable. In addition, they have strong ethnic patterns, so they also have high appreciation and collection value
reference:
People's Daily - gifts of the plateau - 10 special products that must be bought in Tibet
specialties in Western China include:
Tibet : beef and mutton meat; Tibetan drinks include butter tea, sweet tea, highland barley wine, butter, yak, Tibetan antelope, etc.
Xinjiang : Xinjiang's main product resources
Xinjiang has a vast territory, suitable climate, complex and diverse landforms and soils, so it not only has beautiful scenery, but also has abundant specialty resources. Between the mountains, oases and Gobi, there are countless "granaries", "meat warehouses", "oil basins" and "coal seas" Premier Zhou Enlai praised Xinjiang as a "treasure land" of the motherland
Xinjiang's grain crops are mainly wheat, corn and rice, which can be planted in most areas of Xinjiang, and the sown area accounts for more than 90% of the total grain crop area. Ili Valley has a mild climate, more rain and fertile land, which is more suitable for the growth of grain and wheat. It is known as the "granary of Xinjiang"
Gansu : the Yellow River not only nurtures the people of Lanzhou, but also brings rich specialties here. Brandy melon, soft pear, Dongguo pear, white pink peach and other melons and fruits have long been famous. Lily, black melon seed, rose, bracken, hookah and other native products are famous at home and abroad, making Lanzhou a melon and fruit city famous at home and abroad
Yunnan : Yunnan Province is known as "animal kingdom", "plant kingdom" and "nonferrous metal kingdom". Among the 162 kinds of natural minerals in China, Yunnan has 148 kinds, of which the output of non-ferrous metal minerals such as copper ore and tin ore ranks first in the country
main characteristic species: Yunnan golden monkey, Green Peacock, raccoon (small panda), python, Asian elephant, wave resistant fish, Wangtian tree, dancing grass, Lijiang spruce, Brazil rubber tree, oil palm, Panax notoginseng, etc
Shaanxi : imitating Tang Tri Color, Xi'an sachet, blue and white porcelain bowl, embroidery, paper-cut, chestnut
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Western China refers to Shaanxi, Gansu, Ningxia, Qinghai, Xinjiang (five provinces in Northwest China) and a part of Inner Mongolia. The total area is about one third of the country; The total population is about one fourteenth of the country
it has an important strategic position and rich natural resources, but it has not been fully developed yet. Xinjiang has great development potential. It is a key project of the country's western development and the starting point of the Silk Road in the Central Plains. With many cultural relics and historic sites, this area is a good place for China to explore the past and the present
reference: Western China - Baidu Encyclopedia
1. Northwest China includes Shaanxi, Gansu, Qinghai and other provinces Gansu specialties: Nostoc flagelliforme, Osmunda japonica, pteridophyte, Kangxian fungus, Lanzhou lily, cauliflower, Gangu pepper, Lanzhou fragrant peach, Linze red jujube, Hexi Elaeagnus angustifolia,
2. Seabuckthorn, Longnan kiwifruit, Longnan sweet persimmon, Tianshui huaniu apple, Dongguo pear, ruoer
3. Urumqi specialties: jade carving, cardigan, Xinjiang carpet, Turpan Grape, Turpan cotton, Turpan Hami melon, sodium sulfate, ephedrine Rolabizine, FA xerodendron, blue granite plate, Hami
4. Qinghai specialties: Xining wool (Tibetan wool), cashmere and plush, coarse pure wool, meat dairy cheese, sweet milk powder, leather sheets, (black purple lamb skin, yak skin, dry otter skin), Qinghai Lake scaleless Huangyu, haidongnan famous fruit Changba pear, Dongguo pear, Sumu pear, sweet pear, Yushu musk, Guoluo, Yushu winter insect summer
5. Songhua egg
egg change, That is, preserved eggs. Xixiang Songhua variant egg is named after its egg white skin, which is shaped like a shadow of pine and cypress leaves. It has a history of more than 100 years. The production technology is unique and has a unique flavor. The finished product is transparent, crystal clear, soft and hard, fragrant but not greasy
extended data
the food city with Western characteristics covers an area of about 120 mu and has a building area of about 200000 square meters. It is developed by Hunan Jingcheng Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. to create a comprehensive business district with Western characteristics, catering and food services as the main body, leisure and entertainment, high-end hotels, large squares and residential communities
the geographical environment is superior and the appreciation potential is huge. It is located at the intersection of Huancheng Avenue and Zhengqing Avenue. It is adjacent to Yangcun school, Huaihua Medical College, the first hospital of the city, banks, high-speed railway station, Southeast bus station, large southeast farmers' market and other municipal supporting service facilities
1. Western peasant painting: northwest peasant painting is a kind of art that was born in the hands of farmers. It combines folk art such as paper-cut, murals, New Year pictures and embroidery. The color is red and green, the composition is full, and the style is simple and rough
2. Imitating Tang Tri Color: Tang Tri Color is a kind of pottery popular in the Tang Dynasty. It has a long history, beautiful shape and bright color. Xi'an Fine Arts and ceramics factory and Qianxian arts and crafts factory have copied Tang Tri Color with superb skills, many of which are lifelike and exquisite
3. Songhua changed egg: "changed egg" means preserved egg. Xixiang Songhua variant egg is named after its egg white skin, which is shaped like a shadow of pine and cypress leaves. It has a history of more than 100 years
4. Painted clay sculpture: Fengxiang painted sculpture is a kind of folk arts and crafts. Clay sculptures are mostly hollow round sculptures, and there are also embossed pendants. They are not only children's favorite toys, but also tourist souvenirs in Shaanxi
5. Dali peanut: Dali peanut is a famous specialty in Western China, mainly produced in Dali County in the east of Guanzhong Plain in Shaanxi Province. It has large pods and white rinds
extended data :
customs and culture in the West
1. Offering hada: hada is an indispensable item in the daily ritual of the Mongolian people. Offering hada is a etiquette used by Mongolian herdsmen in welcoming and seeing off guests and daily communication. When offering hada, the host holds hada with open hands, sings auspicious greetings or compliments, and renders an atmosphere of respect
2. Toasting: pouring wine is the traditional way of Mongolian hospitality. They believe that wine is the essence of food and the crystallization of grain. They offer the most precious food to express the respect and love of grassland herdsmen for their guests
3. Worship God: the Mongolian people have the custom of worshipping God at their ceremonies. The cook cut the sheep into nine equal pieces of meat, "the first piece is for heaven, the second piece is for earth, the third piece is for Buddha, the fourth piece is for ghost, the fifth piece is for people, the sixth piece is for mountain, the seventh piece is for tomb, the eighth piece is for earth and Water God, and the ninth piece is for the emperor"
1. Xinjiang folk songs say that "everyone praises Turpan's grapes, Hami's melons, Korla's fragrant pears, and Yecheng's pomegranates." it tells the four famous melons and fruits and the hometown of melons and fruits in Xinjiang. Xinjiang is a well-known "hometown of melons and fruits"
2. Brandy melon. The products of qingbaishi Township, Chengguan District, Lanzhou city are the most famous. It is a kind of thick skinned melon, which is round and spherical, and each weighs about 1.5-2.5 kilograms. The skin is white and hard, there is light yellow halo on the sunny side, the flesh is green, the cavity is small, the sugar content is as high as 13-16%, and it is rich in calcium, phosphorus, iron and a variety of vitamins. It is resistant to storage and suitable for storage and transportation. The melon meat is green, the bag is thick, the juice is rich, the fruit is crisp and tender, and the sugar content is as high as about 15%, It enjoys the reputation of "fragrant as osmanthus, sweet as honey."
3. Pteridium aquilinum var., also known as fist dish, cat's paw and dragon's head dish, likes to grow in sunny plots in shallow mountain areas, and is mostly distributed in sparse coniferous and broad-leaved mixed forests. Its edible part is undeveloped young leaf buds. International Agency for research on cancer (IARC) Bracken was classified as a class 2B carcinogen, together with chloroform, dichlorvos, nitrobenzene and other substances
4. Chestnut. Chestnuts are rich in nutrients. The fruit contains 70.1% sugar and starch and 7% protein. In addition, it also contains fat, calcium, phosphorus, iron, a variety of vitamins and trace elements, especially vitamin C, B1 and carotene. Chestnuts are more nutritious than ordinary dried fruits. Besides being rich in starch, chestnuts also contain monosaccharides and disaccharides, carotene, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, ascorbic acid, protein, fat, inorganic salts and other nutrients
5. Paper cutting. Chinese paper cutting is a kind of folk art that uses scissors or knives to cut and engrave patterns on paper, which is used to decorate life or cooperate with other folk activities. In China, paper cutting has a broad mass base, blends into the social life of people of all ethnic groups, and is an important part of various folk activities. Its inherited visual image and modeling format contain rich cultural and historical information, express the social recognition, moral concepts, practical experience, life ideals and aesthetic interests of the general public, and have multiple social values such as cognition, education, expression, lyricism, entertainment and communication.
extended data:
there are nearly 100 varieties of melon in Xinjiang, Among them, Jiashi melon (named after its origin in Jiashi county) is the best. Jiashi melon has a long history. It was listed as a tribute as early as the Qing Dynasty. Later, after continuous improvement, the quality of melon became better and better. Jiashi County, close to the Taklimakan Desert, has a unique climate and water and soil conditions suitable for melon growth. Local melon farmers and Uygur people have the habit of storing melons for winter, and they can eat delicious melons almost all year round
reference source: Baidu Encyclopedia - Xinjiang melon and fruit