Introduction
Ningxia is the only provincial-level Hui Autonomous Region in China. For thousands of years, Ningxia has been enriched by the frontier culture and the Central Plains culture and is home of numerous unique cultural heritages. China Cultural Centre in Sydney, Network of International Culturalink Entities and Department of Culture and Tourism of Ningxia jointly present the online exhibition, showcasing the unique charm of Ningxia’s intangible cultural heritage through Helan Inkslab, Hemp Handicrafts and Assorted Herbal Tea and its magnificent natural scenery and special folk traditions with pictures and tourism promotion videos.
Liusanduo Eight Treasures Tea
Assorted Chinese Herbal Tea
Assorted Chinese herbal tea is a popular traditional drink in Northwest China, with a history of several thousand years. The handmade Liusanduo Assorted Chinese Herbal Tea is one of the representatives based on the inheritance of the family recipe. The combination of local cultural characteristics and the special tea culture in Ningxia makes it a favorite drink for people from all walks of life.
Hemp Handicrafts
Hemp handicrafts in Ningxia are woven articles made of the stem skin fiber of hemp like Han hemp. As early as 3,000 to 4,000 years ago, hemp was cultivated all over Northwest China, North China, East China and South Central China. In the excavation of the Neolithic site in Shatang Town, Longde County, Ningxia, there are stone or ceramic spindles, spinning wheels, bone awls, etc. for weaving hemp fibers.
Helan Ink stone
Helan ink stone is named after the stone produced in the Xiaogunzhongkou of Helan Mountain, 40 kilometres west of Yinchuan City, Ningxia. For a long time, ink stone makers have developed the carving technology of Helan ink stones based on the natural color and texture of the stone, characterized by Xiang Shi (carving according to the specific characteristics of the stone) and charming colors
