故宫里的“下午茶”——以中国技艺传承中华经典

“Afternoon Tea” in the Forbidden City——Inheriting Chinese Classics with Chinese Techniques

中秋节赏月和吃月饼是中国各地过中秋节的必备习俗,月饼作为一种传统点心,发展至今已经成为跨越历史、超越食物本身的特殊文化符号。匠人运用中国传统雕刻技艺,将梅花、幽兰、翠竹、牡丹、神龙、玉兔、凤凰等传统形象呈现于巧克力之上,融合传统与现代,制作出兼具宫廷雍容气度和东方意象美学的故宫月饼。兼具“色香味意形”的故宫月饼,既体现了中国手艺人精湛技艺的传承,也让更多人体验到中国传统文化追求自然与人文和谐之美的独特魅力。

Admiring the full moon and eating mooncakes are the essential customs for Mid Autumn Festival throughout China.As a traditional pastry,the mooncake has become a unique cultural symbol that transcends history and food.The artisans use traditional Chinese carving techniques to present conventional plum images of blossom,orchid,bamboo,peony,dragon,Jade Hare,and phoenix on top of the chocolate.They blend tradition with modernity to produce the Palace mooncakes with the gracefulness of the palace and the aesthetics of oriental imagery.