Overseas Chinese businessmen and compatriots visited the production process of the ceramic version of "Bingdun Dun".
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China News Service, Fujian Dehua, February 22 (Wu Guanbiao) On the second day after the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the Quanzhou Municipal Government of Fujian Province and the Overseas Friendship Association of Quanzhou City organized a new era of "'Overseas Chinese': The Olympic spirit shared the glory of the Winter Olympics - Haisi Quanzhou 'Tour' Tour" theme activity, more than 40 overseas Chinese businessmen and compatriots entered Dehua, the "world ceramics capital", listened to the Winter Olympics stories, and understood the beauty of ceramics.
Overseas Chinese businessmen appreciate the exquisite Dehua porcelain.
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During the activity, the overseas Chinese visited Dehua International Ceramic Art City and Haisi Ceramics History Museum, and were full of praise for each piece of Dehua porcelain.
Hong Chaosha, vice president of the Jinjiang Association of Indonesia, said: "The successful holding of the Beijing Winter Olympics has boosted people's confidence, and I believe it will attract more overseas Chinese and young people to return to their hometowns to start businesses and retain outstanding talents."
With the explosion of "Bing Dun Dun" and "Xue Rong Rong", the journey to find "Dun" to explore Dehua, the production area of ceramic version mascots, has gradually become popular.
It is worth mentioning that Zheng Pengfei, the head of the enterprise that produces the ceramic versions of "Bingdundun" and "Xue Rongrong", is also an overseas Chinese businessman who has been doing business in his hometown for many years.
Zheng Pengfei introduced the history of Dehua ceramics production to overseas Chinese businessmen, and also led them into the production factory of ceramics "Bingdundun" and "Xuerongrong" to explore the "secrets" of the production of mascots for the Winter Olympics and Paralympics. ".
According to reports, the ceramic versions of "Bing Dun Dun" and "Xue Rong Rong" are all hand-made, and they need to go through dozens of steps such as sculpture, grinding, billet making, kiln firing, coloring, decal decoration, oil spraying, and drying. The process takes about a month.
The final ceramic versions of "Bing Dun Dun" and "Xue Rong Rong", which combine ceramic elements with elements of the Winter Olympics, not only demonstrate the strength of "Made in China", but also hide the ingenious thoughts of ceramic craftsmen.
"After watching the pictures of ceramic masters making Bing Dun Dun, I felt that it is normal and difficult to find a brick." Shi Yifeng, director of the World Quanzhou Youth Friendship Association and a family member of overseas Chinese, took pictures of himself and "Bing Dun Dun"" Xue Rongrong's group photo and returned with satisfaction.
In addition to Dehua ceramics, many "Made in Quanzhou" also shine in the Winter Olympics.
Companies in Quanzhou, such as Anta, Shuhua Sports, and Panpan Foods, have provided products including sportswear, fitness equipment, sanitary ware and food for Winter Olympic delegations from many countries, and also provided some support services for Winter Olympic venues.
"I am very surprised to learn that so many 'Made in Quanzhou' can enter the Beijing Winter Olympics, and that the ceramic version of the Winter Olympics mascot is produced in Dehua." Wang Qiang, associate professor of Liming Vocational University, said that this trip to find a "pier" Let yourself see the profound cultural heritage and ceramic craftsmanship of Dehua Ceramics, and also see the great potential of Quanzhou as a famous hometown of overseas Chinese to attract overseas Chinese businessmen to start their own businesses.
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