Xiajiang village, located in urban Jincheng of Shanxi province, will travel to Frankfurt, Germany in early June to participate in the German Choir Festival.
The futuristic public culture facilities rising out of the countryside surrounding Shanxi province's capital Taiyuan should give a nod to the past - namely, the culture center of nearby Jinzhong city, which has served local communities for nearly 10 years.
Pingyao lacquerware is a famous Shanxi art form that is elegant and shiny in its primitive simplicity. It has fine resplendent patterns that are smooth to the touch and are heat resistant and moisture-proof, durable, and reputed for their quality.
