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Suzhou Artisan Named To National Cultural Relic List

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A 74-year-old Xiangshan bamboo craftsman, Xue Linggen, has been included in China's first list of master cultural relic artisans. The resulting construction caused a sensation in both China and the United States upon completion. Since 1980, he has trained 12 apprentices to preserve regional building memories. He has contributed to the field by teaching at universities, writing textbooks, producing documentaries, and establishing a woodworking research laboratory. Xue also utilizes digital technology to assist in the restoration of historical wooden structures. The lineage of craftsmanship continues through his son, Xue Dong, who serves as the current director of the Taihu Ancient Architecture Design Institute. While modern machinery can carve bricks more efficiently, Xue Linggen noted that machine-carved products fail to meet specific traditional craftsmanship requirements.

A 74-year-old Xiangshan bamboo craftsman, Xue Linggen, has been included in China's first list of master cultural relic artisans. The resulting construction caused a sensation in both China and the United States upon completion. Since 1980, he has trained 12 apprentices to preserve regional building memories. He has contributed to the field by teaching at universities, writing textbooks, producing documentaries, and establishing a woodworking research laboratory. Xue also utilizes digital technology to assist in the restoration of historical wooden structures. The lineage of craftsmanship continues through his son, Xue Dong, who serves as the current director of the Taihu Ancient Architecture Design Institute. While modern machinery can carve bricks more efficiently, Xue Linggen noted that machine-carved products fail to meet specific traditional craftsmanship requirements. An organization is planning to bring specific works to the United States in September to promote domestic cultural heritage globally. China has announced the first list of National Cultural Relic Master Artisans, consisting of ten individuals. A family of artisans from the Xiangshanbang school in Xukou Town, Suzhou, continues a tradition dating back to the Spring and Autumn period. The family maintains their craft through oral traditions and specific mnemonic rules. Only a dozen members of the family currently practice this specific lineage of Xiangshanbang craftsmanship.

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CRI Huayu Global

“The CRR的CN 於本景中國節目近日 首屆中國文物大工匠名單揭曉 僅10人或此殊榮 蘇州香山邦匠人薛玲根榜上有名”

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“首屆中國文物大工匠名單揭曉 僅10人或此殊榮 蘇州香山邦匠人薛玲根榜上有名”

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“蘇州香山邦匠人薛玲根榜上有名...這份榮譽不只屬於我個人,應該屬於所有香山邦匠人,和文物保護工作者。”

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“Today we take you into the world of China's great cultural relic craftsman, Xue Linggen. This tool of mine was my father's, and it has been used for over 60 years.”

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“Today we begin, Jiangsu TV takes you into China's great cultural relic artisan Xue Linggen. This [tool] of my father's is also over 60 years old.”

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“Today we begin, Jiangsu TV takes you into China's great cultural relic craftsman, Xue Linggen. This wooden tile knife has served me for over fifty years.”

CRI Huayu Global

“薛灵根拿起一把... 这把木质的瓦刀 耕了我五十几年了 看 上面还有灵gen二字”

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“摆满了薛家几代人用过的工具 薛灵根拿起一把... 这把木质的瓦刀 耕了我五十几年了 看 上面还有灵根二字”

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