Eternal Fragrance in Every Home: An Impression
What defines the essence of Quanzhou? “Fragrant smoke rising to reach all nine realms”—perhaps no word captures it better than “incense.”Incense carving is not only a cultural symbol of Quanzhou’s...
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Eternal Fragrance: Incense Carving Reimagines the Beauty of Scent and Art
China’s incense culture sprouted from ancient sacrificial rituals, blossomed with the virtue of wearing fragrances in the Spring and Autumn period, took shape through the nobility of blended incense in...
Quanzhou: A Millennia-Long Legacy of Faith and Incense
On both sides of the main gate of Kaiyuan Temple, one of the most renowned temples in southern Fujian, hangs a famous couplet: "This place was once known as the Buddhist Kingdom,...
The Incense Buddha Kingdom, A New Icon of the Maritime Silk Road—Incense Carving
This place was once known as the Buddhist Kingdom, where sages walked the streets. Quanzhou, a city long enveloped in the fragrance of incense, now elevates incense to a higher artistic...