Ancient Wuyao Fire: A Journey Through China’s Living Ceramic Heritage

Ancient Chines artifacts

Jinha, China: Hidden in Houjia Village near Jinhua City in China’s Zhejiang Province lies an extraordinary cultural treasure: the ancient Wuyao Fire pottery kiln, locally known as Guohuoyaohu, meaning Ancient Wuyao Fire. Our visit took place on the third day of our journey through China and marked our very first outdoor excursion. After traveling for … Read more

From Revolution to Modernization: China’s Journey to National Rejuvenation and Global Influence

Mao Zedong

“We are all convinced that our work will go down in the history of mankind, demonstrating that the Chinese people, comprising one-quarter of humanity, have now stood up.” The communist revolutionist Mao Zedong had said while declaring founding of People’s Republic of China at the rostrum of Tiananmen Square, Beijing on October 1, 1949. By … Read more