Famous teahouse to host Beijing-Taiwan exhibition

The first Beijing-Taiwan Folk Art Exchange Exhibition kicked off in Beijing's Lao She Teahouse on Thursday.

The first Beijing-Taiwan Folk Art Exchange Exhibition kicked off on Thursday in Beijing's Lao She Teahouse.

The month-long exhibition showcases Taiwan wood sculptures, tea, pottery, as well as traditional handicraft from Beijing.

Folk artists will be on hand to perform their craft including those classified as an intangible culture heritage - Xishui's ink stone carving, and Yixing's clay teapots.

Sponsored by the Chinese Youth Entrepreneurs Association and the Beijing Federation of Taiwan Compatriots, it also includes seminars, tea parties, and the launch of a book on traditional Beijing culture.

Taiwan woodcarving and Yixing clay teapot artists will be available to talk with visitors.

Lao She Teahouse is a major venue for tourists from Taiwan, and has hosted figures such as Lien Chan, former chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang.

If you go:

Bldg 3, Zhengyang Market, Qianmen Xidajie, Xicheng district, Beijing. 010-6303-6830