Tianmen sugar figurine, a renowned intangible cultural heritage from the Chinese mainland's Hubei Province, dates back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907). This exquisite art form uniquely blends "blowing" and "molding" techniques to create vibrant, lifelike sugar sculptures.
Artisans must work swiftly in colder temperatures, as sugar solidifies quickly, requiring both skilled hands and steady breath. During an intangible cultural heritage exhibition, Fan Yaotang, a Tianmen sugar figurine inheritor, collaborated with a visitor to craft a sugar figurine, showcasing the delicate balance between tradition and technique.
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