APUNTS DE VIATGE A l'INCOOLTURA

Comença a fer calor i s'apropen les vacances, quan hi ha prou temps per a poder viatjar...
Heu escollit ja la vostra destinació? 
Si no és així o teniu ganes de veure on podeu anar a les següents vacances, podeu escoltar la secció APUNTS DE VIATGE, la nova secció sobre viatges que encetem avui al programa INCOOLTURA de COOLTURAFM. 
Amb la presència d'Elena Canseco i un servidor, Jordi Canal-Soler, recordarem algun dels meus viatges per a ajudar-vos a triar la vostra destinació de vacances si encara no us heu decidit, o si ja ho teniu clar, ajudar-vos a viatjar també d'una altra manera a través de les ones de ràdio i aprendre sobre altres regions i pobles del món.
Cada setmana fins a l'agost, podreu escoltar un dels programes especials.
Els propers tractaran sobre:
-Les Barrancas del Cobre, a Mèxic
-Ascensió al Mont Nimba i avistament de ximpanzès, a Guinea
-Balnearis de Budapest, a Hongria
-Trekking pel país Dogon, a Mali
Així que a partir d'avui, sintonitza COOLTURAFM i deixa't endur cap als destins que sempre has somiat.
Vine amb nosaltres i escolta els nostres APUNTS DE VIATGE.

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Traditional chinese Xuan paper

UNESCO CULTURAL HERITAGE 

The unique water quality and mild climate of Jing Countyin Anhui Provincein eastern Chinaare two of the key ingredients in the craft of making Xuan paper that thrives there. Handmade from the tough bark of the Tara Wing-Celtis or Blue Sandalwood tree and rice straw, Xuan paper is known for its strong, smooth surface, its ability to absorb water and moisten ink, and fold repeatedly without breaking. It has been widely used in calligraphy, painting and book printing. The traditional process passed down orally over generations and still followed today proceeds strictly by hand through more than a hundred steps such as steeping, washing, fermenting, bleaching, pulping, sunning and cutting – all of which lasts more than two years. The production of the ‘Paper of Ages’ or ‘King of Papers’ is a major part of the economy in Jing County, where the industry directly or indirectly employs one in nine locals and the craft is taught in local schools. True mastery of the entire complicated process is won only by a lifetime of dedicated work. Xuan paper has become synonymous with the region, where a score of artisans still keep the craft alive.

Inscribed in 2009 (4.COM) on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

© Text UNESCO, Images: Huang Feisong

Celadon firing technology

UNESCO CULTURAL HERITAGE 
The city of Longquan in the coastal Chinese province of Zhejian is known for its celadon pottery and the traditional firing technology that imparts its distinctive glaze. Compounded from violet-golden clay and a mixture of burnt feldspar, limestone, quartz and plant ash, the glaze is prepared from recipes that have often been handed down for generations by teachers or within families. The glaze is applied to a fired stoneware vessel, which is then fired again in a repeated cycle of six stages of heating and cooling where precise temperatures matter a great deal: either over- or under-firing will spoil the effect. Experienced celadon artists carefully control each stage with a thermometer and by observing the colour of the flame, which reaches temperatures as high as 1310º C. The final product may take either of two styles: ‘elder brother’ celadon has a black finish with a crackle effect, while the ‘younger brother’ variety has a thick, lavender-grey and plum-green finish. With its underlying jade-like green colour, celadon fired by the family-oriented businesses of Longquan is prized as masterwork-quality art that can also serve as household ware. It is a proud symbol of the cultural heritage of the craftspeople, their city and the nation.
Inscribed in 2009 (4.COM) on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
© Text UNESCO, Images: Longquan Celadon Industry Association

Chinese wooden arch bridges

UNESCO CULTURAL HERITAGE 
Wooden arch bridges are found in Fujian Province and Zhejiang Province, along China’s south-east coast. The traditional design and practices for building these bridges combine the use of wood, traditional architectural tools, craftsmanship, the core technologies of ‘beam-weaving’ and mortise and tenon joints, and an experienced woodworker’s understanding of different environments and the necessary structural mechanics. The carpentry is directed by a woodworking master and implemented by other woodworkers. The craftsmanship is passed on orally and through personal demonstration, or from one generation to another by masters teaching apprentices or relatives within a clan in accordance with strict procedures. These clans play an irreplaceable role in building, maintaining and protecting the bridges. As carriers of traditional craftsmanship the arch bridges function as both communication tools and venues. They are important gathering places for local residents to exchange information, entertain, worship and deepen relationships and cultural identity. The cultural space created by traditional Chinese arch bridges has provided an environment for encouraging communication, understanding and respect among human beings. The tradition has declined however in recent years due to rapid urbanization, scarcity of timber and lack of available construction space, all of which combine to threaten its transmission and survival.
Inscribed in 2009 (4.COM) on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding
© Text: UNESCO, Image: Difa Gong

Tibetan opera

UNESCO CULTURAL HERITAGE 
Tibetan opera, the most popular traditional opera of minority ethnic groups in China, is a comprehensive art combining folk song, dance, storytelling, chant, acrobatics and religious performance. Most popular in the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau in western China, the performance begins with a prayer ceremony, including the cleansing of the stage by hunters and blessings by the elder, and concludes with another blessing. The heart of the opera is a drama narrated by a single speaker and enacted by performers supported by groups of singers, dancers and acrobats. Actors wear traditional masks of a variety of shapes and colours that contrast with their simple makeup. Performances may take place in public squares or temples (or, today, on stage), with the centre of the space marked by a tree placed on the ground, wrapped in colourful paper and surrounded by purified water and theatrical props. Rooted in Buddhist teachings, the stories told in Tibetan opera recount the triumph of good and the punishment of evil and therefore serve a social teaching function for the community. This multifaceted representative of Tibetan art and cultural heritage also acts as a bridge among Tibetans in different parts of the country, promoting ethnic unity and pride.
Inscribed in 2009 (4.COM) on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity


© Text: UNESCO, Image: Tibetan Troupe