JINGDEZHEN Ceramics Museum, in Jingdezhen province, houses relics of tea and other beverages through the diverse collections of ceramics which evolved from pottery moulding in over six distinct periods in the history of China.
Joan, the tour guide who escorted 22 journalists attending the Omni Media Journalists from African English-speaking countries, told the media fraternity to take note of the historic transitions that are observable in the huge Jingdezhen Ceramics Museum.
From experience in the two weeks of field tours and lectures in and around Jinhua in Zhezhiang province, we learnt that China has over a hundred culturally refined teas, which include and are not limited to refreshing and medicinal teas served in numerous types of porcelain cups.
The desire for beautiful porcelain has also impacted the need to match served dishes with equally appetising dishes and beverages.
Just to share with you a little basic Chinese, meat is generally called rou, bread — mianbao, salt — yan, sugar — tang, tea — cha, water — shui, rice — mifan, vegetables — shucai.
“Chinese beauty for women revolves around food, medicine, porcelain, matching them to all social and economic activities one may think of being engaged in,” said Beiyi Ruan, co-ordinator and interpreter of the Seminar for Omni-media Journalists from English-speaking African countries.
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A well-archived history of a city or town may help in rebuilding statesmanship and good citizenship as a people’s refined culture or readily found natural resources can be export products.
Such is the case of Jingdezhen City, located in the northeast of Jiangxi province.
Porcelain is one of the most distinct elements of Chinese culture, which has been popularised in Asia as a continent.
A visit to the monumental Jingdezhen Heritage of Ceramic Industry Museum and the Jingdezhen Ceramic Factory, respectively, makes one appreciate that porcelain has created not only a strengthened way of life for Chinese, but has also added to the giant Asian country's economic growth.
Jingzheden is arguably the first city to establish a ceramic industry in China. Over the years, several designs and patterns have emerged.
Said Ibrahim Abdul, a journalist from Nigeria: “The profound historical monuments within the museum resonate with the journalists, motivating them to advocate for the documentation of African history in modernised ways. They understand the importance of raising awareness and celebrating their own cultural heritage to prevent it from fading into obscurity.
“While the museum visit serves as an eye-opener for African journalists, it extends beyond mere appreciation of China’s cultural legacy. It facilitates connections with international tourists, creating an opportunity to share and celebrate the beauty of African culture, which is often unheard of, fostering a rich exchange of ideas and perspectives.”
On the occasion of our visits, the Jingdezhen Heritage of Ceramic Industry Museum and the Jingdezhen Ceramic Factory, respectively, were congested with students, families and tourists who wished to have a deep appreciation of the Chinese ever evolving culture, which is founded in tradition.
Jingdezhen Heritage of Ceramic Industry Museum and the Jingdezhen Ceramic Factory’s heritage and products in Zimbabwe have been popularised by Sunny Yi Feng company which is based in Norton.
The company manufactures a wide range of ceramics, which have transformed and improved the lives of many people.