(Photo/Wang Yuemou)

The Jiangsu Pavilion, an exhibition space dedicated to historical records of various regions at the 13th Jiangsu Book Fair in Suzhou City, features the New Jiangnan School of Painting, Peizhu (a kind of ancient string instrument), Jintan-style paper cutting, Yixing pottery, and other intangible cultural heritage items.

During the opening ceremony of the book fair on July 1, Fan Xigang from Wuxi City Archives and History Museum created a landscape painting accompanied by Guqin music performed by artist Yu Xianglian. Fan also displayed six fine works in different styles covering various Jiangnan-related themes, such as beautiful scenery and fishermen's life.

Hao Zehua from Peixian County of Xuzhou City performed soothing melodies with Peizhu and invited the audience to experience the musical instrument. Zhu is the earliest percussion instrument in China with thirteen strings. It originated in the Warring States period (770 BC-221 BC) and flourished during the Han Dynasty (202 BC-220 BC). Liu Bang, founder and first emperor of the Han Dynasty, once played Zhu in his hometown of Peixian County, so the instrument is also called Peizhu.

In addition, He Yawen and Yang Fan, both inheritors of Jintan-style paper cutting, depicted the scenes of the Changzhou section of the Grand Canal and Changdang Lake in their on-site works.

(Photo/Yu Feng & Feng Yuanfang)

On July 2, Xie Qiang, master of arts and crafts in Jiangsu, demonstrated various types of Yixing teapots. On the following day, Zhou Biliang, inheritor of dough sculpture from Funing County of Yancheng City, showcased his skills of the craft at the Jiangsu Pavilion.

In the upcoming days, the pavilion will feature Nanjing gold foil, Jiangning-style paper cutting and other regional cultural displays, providing great opportunities for book lovers to immerse themselves in the province's unique culture.