The annual Yuexiu Temple Fair is ongoing in Guangzhou between February 19th and 25th with a series of cultural activities, tasty foods, and folk shows. Over 30 intangible cultural heritage items are on display during the seven-day event and cultural inheritors have also been invited to demonstrate their techniques.

Chenliji TCM culture (national level)

Pangaoshou TCM culture (national level)

Caizhilin TCM culture (provincial level)

Jingxiutang TCM culture (provincial level)

TCM preparation techniques

Baozitang Bao Ying Dan production technique (national level)

Note: Bao Ying Dan is mainly used to treat common cold and gastrointestinal discomfort in children.

Guanghua Xiaochaihu production technique (provincial level)

Note: Guanghua’s Xiaochaihu Keli is used to induce sweat to dispel heat, soothe liver and harmonize stomach.

Traditional techniques

Wanglaoji herbal tea culture (national level)

Baiyunshan herbal tea culture (national level)

Xingqun Xiashuangju herbal tea culture (national level)

Note: Xingqun’s Xiashuangju Keli is used to clear the liver of heat to improve eyesight, dispel the wind and fever, dispel rheumatism or toxicity.

Reported by Monica Liu

Edited by Olivia Yang