Jingdezhen, the age-old porcelain capital, continues to captivate with its enduring artistry and impeccable craftsmanship.
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00:00 In 1986, a large amount of Chinese porcelain pieces was salvaged from the wreck of the
00:15 Göteborg of Sweden.
00:18 These exquisite blue and white porcelain pieces have both an oriental charm and exotic elements.
00:27 Centuries ago, they were shipped to different countries along the maritime Silk Road.
00:32 Every time, they have evolved and transformed into various styles, becoming a worldwide
00:37 popular commodity.
00:50 This is the porcelain capital, Qingdezhen, where the blue and white porcelain originated.
00:56 It is a city emerging and prospering with the development of ceramics.
01:04 Since ancient times, a large number of skilled Chinese craftsmen have gathered here.
01:09 Today, the city has become a new magnet for people from different countries, of different
01:15 races, across different cultures.
01:21 Because I love the Chinese food, I love everything to understand, I add it into my pieces.
01:30 I am bringing the Qingdezhen porcelain in my way.
01:34 And so I wanted to create a small character that gets inspiration from a goddess, I think.
01:43 It was a guanyin.
01:45 And I think I make something more modern.
01:49 We can use the ceramic as a bridge to connect everyone to here.
01:54 It is a center where most of the international artists, they come together, then they do
02:01 their creation.
02:02 In recent years, Qingdezhen has become a very independent city.
02:32 An increasing number of overseas "Zheng" pals have come to Qingdezhen to pursue their
02:38 passion for the art of porcelain.
02:42 Meanwhile, local ceramics artisans continue to travel abroad and participate in international
02:48 exchanges and collaborations.
02:52 Yu Wanglong, who has been running a porcelainware company in Qingdezhen for 30 years, started
03:00 expanding into overseas markets 10 years ago.
03:04 Now he has moved his design studio to Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
03:17 The fire in the kiln is blazing.
03:32 Civilizations have become richer and more colorful with exchanges and mutual learning.
03:38 The integration of different cultures enriches and innovates the art of ceramics.
03:43 Qingdezhen, the centuries-old porcelain capital, has become an epicenter for exchanges and
03:49 mutual learning among civilizations.
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