China Folk Cultural Village

The China Folk Culture Village (also called ShenZhen Splendid China Folk Culture Village, 深圳中国民俗文化村) is a theme park in Shenzhen, China. It is located adjacent to the Splendid China theme park and features displays of the daily life and architecture of China's 56 ethnic groups. It was opened to the public in October 1991.






Look at the beautiful entrance to the Cultural Village. Just love the huge replica of the dragon!

Immediately, we saw this artist, Liuqipei.


Liuqipei, born in Sichuan, is the member of the provincial folk artists association. He has ardently loved painting and calligraphy since the childhood. Based on the skill handed down in the family, he applies himself to the quick silhouette with great concentration.

His works are famous for the consummate skill and smooth lines which has gained highly appraise by the friends all over the world.

In recent years, Liu took part in the Folk Art Festival held in Chengdu city and won the first prize in the silhouette contest. In 1991, he was invited to 100 Wonders In China Expo.

What's more, he has done the show in CCTV, HuBei Satellite TV, Hunan Satellite TV, Guangdong-zhujiang TV, Guangdong Satellite TV, Asia TV, Panama TV, Korea TV, and the Spring Festival Entertainment Show of Sichuan TV, which were well received by the masses.

And also Liu has performed his skill in front of distinguished guests and leaders of various countries.

They brought back this typical chinese folk handicrafts along with satisfaction, commendation and friendship.

me in silhouette

Without hesitation, a guy went forward to the artist and he was given free cut-out silhouette of his face. After I had seen three wonderful cut-outs, I volunteered to have mine done. But I had to pay 40 yuan for that!

night view

In the evening, we watched the Chinese Folk dances being performed but we were not allowed to take pictures.


Comments

  1. ChrisAuJanuary 13, 2010 at 12:20 AM

    wow...u really been travelling a lot!!

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  2. Angie's RecipesJanuary 13, 2010 at 2:53 AM

    You have been everywhere! Travelling is fun, but tough.

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  3. Splendid Little StarsJanuary 13, 2010 at 4:21 AM

    Looks like fun! The dragon is very cool!

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  4. AyieJanuary 13, 2010 at 4:47 AM

    I didn't reach this place, nice to see it here. =)

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  5. EnsuraiJanuary 13, 2010 at 5:09 AM

    Shenzen really knows the heart of the Asian tourists!! Nice photos.

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  6. CloudiaJanuary 13, 2010 at 6:38 AM

    I love that dragon too.
    Next year will be his - after the Tiger!



    Aloha, Friend!


    Comfort Spiral

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  7. rainfield61January 13, 2010 at 7:37 AM

    Different countries offer different experience to us.

    Thanks for sharing.

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  8. claireJanuary 13, 2010 at 7:40 AM

    Wenn, do u mind emailing to me? my contact reanact(at)gmail(dot)com

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  9. manglishJanuary 13, 2010 at 8:11 AM

    i love the silhouette :)

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  10. LeeJanuary 13, 2010 at 8:23 AM

    Hi Wenn, love your pictures. And the last pic of the night scene is outstanding! Good shot that! Lee.

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  11. jamJanuary 13, 2010 at 11:44 AM

    A nice place to visit indeed!

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  12. smallkucingJanuary 13, 2010 at 2:30 PM

    Love your photo and write up. Feel like I was there.

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  13. TekkausJanuary 13, 2010 at 4:49 PM

    I love the night view where there were several red lanterns. Very beautiful. :)

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  14. linaJanuary 13, 2010 at 7:41 PM

    will you frame your cut-out? :)

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2010 at 7:54 PM

    That's a beautiful place to see, well through your wonderful photos! The cut out of your face is fantastic..

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  16. Joe ToddJanuary 13, 2010 at 9:52 PM

    Always enjoy your tours and photos

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  17. [SK]January 13, 2010 at 10:55 PM

    all the 56 ethnic groups?? wow, i wonder how big the place is, and how long you took to finish seeing everything..

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  18. BoeyJoeyJanuary 14, 2010 at 12:01 AM

    Very intreresting... nice silhouette :-)

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  19. suejaneJanuary 14, 2010 at 12:44 AM

    =D

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  20. CherylJanuary 14, 2010 at 2:12 AM

    Looks like a wonderful place to visit. And what a lovely silhouette of you. I am always amazed by them. The last photo is very lovely as well.

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  21. Mummy GwenJanuary 14, 2010 at 2:23 AM

    Great photos. Lovely silhouette of you. :D

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  22. DoanLegacyJanuary 14, 2010 at 6:33 AM

    Beautiful photos of the dragon!

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  23. DoraJanuary 14, 2010 at 10:28 AM

    This cultural village seems very interesting!

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  24. UnknownJanuary 14, 2010 at 11:05 AM

    Hi Wenn
    Looks like a nice trip. Nice silhoutte. Have a nice weekend.
    Ev

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  25. This Is My Blog - fishing guyJanuary 14, 2010 at 11:19 AM

    Wenn: Nice captures in the ethnic village. You certainly went to a neat place.

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  26. June (An Asian Traveler)January 14, 2010 at 11:28 AM

    Hi wenn, looks like a nice place. Was it worth it to go there?

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  27. PeteJanuary 14, 2010 at 12:38 PM

    Aiya, cannot take dance performance picture!

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  28. Pietro BrosioJanuary 14, 2010 at 1:02 PM

    What a beautiful place! I'd like to visit it in person! Great shots, Wenn!

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  29. MODERN ROBINSON CRUSOEJanuary 14, 2010 at 5:26 PM

    wENN, tHe Chinese banana goes CHinA...Haha...Nice pics!

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  30. Betty ManousosJanuary 14, 2010 at 7:52 PM

    Extremely awesome!
    hugs

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  31. Elaine YimJanuary 14, 2010 at 7:52 PM

    Its a beautiful place. The chinese cultural dances are usually full of colour and nice to watch.

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  32. wennJanuary 14, 2010 at 10:55 PM

    everywhere is worth going for the first time.

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  33. KayJanuary 15, 2010 at 6:22 AM

    What a lot of fun!

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  34. foongpcJanuary 16, 2010 at 12:47 AM

    Nice dragon! How come you were not allowed to take pictures of the dance?

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  35. wennJanuary 16, 2010 at 9:03 AM

    before they started their performance, they even came out with a big sign, 'no photos'!

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  36. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2010 at 3:04 AM

    Ah, This is spot on! Clears up
    some misnomers I've seen

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  37. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2010 at 4:41 AM

    Ah, This is exactly what I was looking for! Dispells
    a few contradictions I've been hearing.

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  38. stenoteMay 7, 2018 at 3:46 PM

    Indeed China culture very interesting..... Read an article about the Singing Dong Tribe in http://stenote.blogspot.com/2017/12/the-singing-dong-tribe.html
    Watch the video in youtube https://youtu.be/2GWQc1Aq3WE

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