Taichung. Population 1,054,202. The city feels like Feng Yuan. Identical scents. Identical sounds. The city is ten times the size of Feng Yuan. Sprawling. Congested. Less innocent. Among the trove of its treasures - the Jade Market.
Jade - the Royal Gem. Rich in historical significance. Symbolic of energy, vivacity, and harmony. The cultural import of jade is evidenced by the swarming activity of the market. Occupying nearly an entire city block, the market comes to life every Friday through Sunday. Eager shoppers clot the aisles, flanked on both sides by artisans offering bracelets, rings, pendants, and carvings. Even the thriftiest of tourists can find a suitable souvenir.
Merchants offer much more than jade jewelry. Various kinds of wood, metals, stone, quartz, ivory, and earthwares abound. Beyond the statuary and carvings, vendors sell paintings, swords and daggers, chess sets, vases, and of course tea. Meandering along the rows, I often felt more a museum patron than a shopper. I did not buy. I only admired the beuatiful workmanship. Much of the merchandise is crafted by the various vendors themselves. One of the most striking displays - a set of masterfully crafted juniper bowls. Rich in reddish hue and powerfully aromatic, I paused and admired them for some time, nearly deciding on my first purchase.
Jade - the Royal Gem. Rich in historical significance. Symbolic of energy, vivacity, and harmony. The cultural import of jade is evidenced by the swarming activity of the market. Occupying nearly an entire city block, the market comes to life every Friday through Sunday. Eager shoppers clot the aisles, flanked on both sides by artisans offering bracelets, rings, pendants, and carvings. Even the thriftiest of tourists can find a suitable souvenir.
Merchants offer much more than jade jewelry. Various kinds of wood, metals, stone, quartz, ivory, and earthwares abound. Beyond the statuary and carvings, vendors sell paintings, swords and daggers, chess sets, vases, and of course tea. Meandering along the rows, I often felt more a museum patron than a shopper. I did not buy. I only admired the beuatiful workmanship. Much of the merchandise is crafted by the various vendors themselves. One of the most striking displays - a set of masterfully crafted juniper bowls. Rich in reddish hue and powerfully aromatic, I paused and admired them for some time, nearly deciding on my first purchase.
4 comments:
oooo, sword, buy one, send it to me (kidding) But what an incredible place you are in.
So jealous! I am inclined to send you some money so you can shop for me! I would die in that Jade Market! I hope you continue to have a fantastic time there...don't take a single moment for granted! These experiences will remain with you for a lifetime.
Much love,
Rose
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