A day with the Chairman’s Daughter
Wood-Cut station, amazing details.
Watching the printing was breath taking, the maticulous efforts that are applied are awe inspiring to say the least.
The kites are made from thin sheets of silk. The paint is applied one color at a time let each color dry before applying the next.
- Bamboo framework, all done by hand from selection to completion.
All the kites are handmade. The large one was Y600, reasonable I felt after seeing the entire process.
Yi, me & Yi, the wood-cuts on the door are protective deities to keep evil spirits from entering.
- Intricate Paper-cuts, handmade
"Original" Ming Dynasty home.
Yi & me, can you see our personal stoves?
Hot Pot, it just might be my new favorite.
Driver, Yi & Wendy
Lobby, Largest Kite Museum in the World
My favorite kite in the Museum. Gold meddal winner at the Kite Festival.
An international kite donated to the Museum after one of the International Kite Festivals
a Ledgendary kite that is recognizable all over China
How many old men do you see? (answer: 3)
An aerial of Weifang, really if only I could expereince such a clear day.
Cabbage is a winter flower here, it does provide beautiful color in an otherwise dull landscape.
I never asked what this particular pagoda is currently used for but my guess is observation.
The path ran right along the water, more than once I gave Wendy a scare by walking too close to the edge.
______ Park, I just loved the Pagoda.
Today was delightful. From start to finish it was a great.