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Sugar-figure blowing. The traditional folk art is said to have a history of more than 600 years. Firstly the sugar-figure craftsman heats the sugar to the proper temperature and then make the sugar into different shapes by kneading, pulling, blowing and more. The craftsmen walk around lanes and streets, where their skillful techniques seem magical to children and adults. [Photo by Kong Xiaozheng/Asianewsphoto] |
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