Eat mutton hot pot in the winter, go to Shichahai to cool off in the summer, raise birds, fight crickets, and the melodious calls of the vendors in the alleys...
The vivid daily life of old Beijing has been captured in words by Mr. Jin Shoushen. Mr. Jin Shoushen is a Manchu from Beijing, a folklorist and folk art expert. Since 1938, he has written the "Beijing Tong" column in "Liyan Pictorial". This book is divided into six parts: seasons, weddings and funerals, tobacco, wine, tea and food. It comprehensively and meticulously introduces Beijing's three religions, nine streams, food, drink, entertainment, local customs and customs. It can be called a masterpiece in the study of Beijing folk customs.
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This book by Mr. Jin Shoushen describes the real life in old Beijing. It not only describes the scenery but also various kinds of food in Beijing, allowing modern people to know more about Beijing. Beijingers are generous and tolerant and enjoy life. I especially like this book.
This book by Mr. Jin Shoushen describes the real life in old Beijing. It not only describes the scenery but also various kinds of food in Beijing, allowing modern people to know more about Beijing. Beijingers are generous and tolerant and enjoy life. I especially like this book.