On September 25th, several global influencers participating in ‘China Travel · Sichuan State of Mind - Live Exploration and lmmersion with Global Creators’ activity arrived in Qingshen County, Meishan City, embarking on a cultural exploration journey.

Making 'Han Yang Bang Bang Chicken'

Upon entering the Hanyang Ancient Town, the process of making the intangible cultural heritage food, 'Han Yang Bang Bang Chicken,' left the foreign influencers in awe. The rhythmic pounding sounds complemented the spicy aroma, prompting everyone to raise their phones to record this unique technique.

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Experiencing the Art of Seal Incense

The cultural experiences in this ancient town were rich and varied. At the Hanyang Courtyard, the foreign influencers experienced the art of seal incense, completing steps such as pressing the ash, placing the mold, and filling the incense powder, thereby appreciating the meditative beauty of traditional Chinese culture.

Experiencing the Lidded-cup Tea Culture

Inside the Kuilongchang Teahouse, the skill of brewing tea with a long-spout copper pot and the Lidded-cup tea culture allowed the foreign influencers to immersively experience the leisurely daily life of a Sichuan old teahouse. Sitting around a square wood table, holding Lidded-cup tea, they watched the tea master skillfully using the long-spout pot to add hot water, accompanied by a few crispy peanuts, fully embodying a sense of contentment.　

Making Tuan-Shan(Round fan)

The global influencers also visited the Qingshen Bamboo Weaving Industrial Park to learn about the local bamboo weaving techniques. Under the guidance of weaving master, they experienced making round bamboo fans, carefully interlacing and weaving the bamboo strips. The fine bamboo strands were gradually turning into exquisite artworks.

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Jim from Pakistan said, "foreign fans have a strong interest in Chinese culture, the lives of Chinese people, and Chinese food, especially the local cultural features and the development and changes in small towns. Through short videos, we can showcase the distinctive culture, historical changes, daily life of residents, and local cuisine of different regions in China, satisfying the curiosity of foreign fans about China's diverse culture."