STORY: Polish expat explores birthplace of Jun porcelain in China's Henan
SHOOTING TIME: Aug. 24, 2024
DATELINE: Aug. 27, 2024
LENGTH: 00:01:34
LOCATION: ZHENGZHOU, China
CATEGORY: CULTURE

SHOTLIST:
1. various of Natalia's tour in Yuzhou
2. SOUNDBITE (English): NATALIA DOBRAWA SZPILAREWICZ, Polish expat

STORYLINE:

Jun porcelain is one of the five famous porcelains in ancient China, which is well known for its unique glaze and amazing change of color during the process of firing in kilns.

Jun porcelain making technique, which originated from Shenhou Town of Yuzhou City, has been listed as a national intangible cultural heritage.

SOUNDBITE (English): NATALIA DOBRAWA SZPILAREWICZ, Polish expat
"My name is Natalia Dobrawa Szpilarewicz, and I'm from Poland. Today I'm going to take you to a place full of mystery and wonder -- Yuzhou in Henan Province. Come with me.
Yuzhou is the hometown of Jun porcelain. And Jun kiln, one of the five famous kilns of the Song Dynasty (960-1279), originates from here.
Jun porcelain has been passed down in Yuzhou for thousands of years, with the praise of 'Gold has a price, but Jun porcelain is priceless.'
With its gorgeous colors and unparalleled kiln transmutation, it would be a great privilege to obtain a piece of Jun porcelain.
Shenhou ancient town of Yuzhou, as the birthplace of Jun porcelain, is brimming with ancient and profound history. Walking along the old street, you can find a wide variety of stores which display a wide range of colors of the Jun porcelain.
This one is my favorite. I believe many young people like this purple color. It's full of romance.
Huaishuwan (Village) is the creator's base for the international craft of porcelain making. Aspiring young people gather here to realize their dream of making porcelain.
I have just made a vase, and I'm going to bring it back to Poland."

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Zhengzhou, China.
(XHTV)