One of Fujian’s highlights are the tulous – the impressive earth and wood clan buildings dating centuries ago. Here are some photos of that wonder… And right after that – a video bringing you the very unknown art of cork painting/carving practised in the capital city of Fujian – Fuzhou.
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Jedną z większych atrakcji prowincji Fujian stanowią tulou – ogromne budynki o konstrukcji ziemno-drewnianej, pobudowane przed stuleciami. Poniżej zamieszczam zdjęcia tych cudów architektury… A zaraz potem – filmik o niezbyt znanej sztuce rzeźbienia w korku, praktykowanej w stolicy prowincji – Fuzhou.
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Nowadays newer housing with modern facilities is popping up in rural China. Many residents have bought more modern houses and moved out, or live in a larger town or city for better jobs. However they keep their ancestral tulou apartment homes under padlock, only returning home during festival for family reunion.