On January 1st, sugarcane farmers were busy harvesting cane. Recently, Qiaojia County in Zhaotong City, Yunnan Province, celebrated a bountiful harvest across 12,000 mu of sugarcane fields, with over 50 sugar enterprises and workshops intensively producing brown sugar.
The production technique of Qiaojia's small-bowl brown sugar is recognized as a representative item of Yunnan Province's intangible cultural heritage. This distinctive brown sugar is sold nationwide and exported to countries including Singapore, Canada, and Australia.
On January 1st, workers were seen extracting juice from sugarcane. The area's sugar producers are capitalizing on the successful harvest to create their signature product.
The process continued on January 1st with workers boiling the sugarcane juice to produce brown sugar, a key step in the traditional method.
Also on January 1st, staff utilized molds to shape the sugar. This artisanal technique is central to the local industry's output.
In another step captured on January 1st, workers employed molds to form the sugar, showcasing the hands-on nature of production.
Tourists observed the sugar-making craftsmanship on January 1st, indicating interest in the traditional process.
The production cycle continued on January 1st with workers demolding the finished sugar products.
On January 1st, workers displayed specially shaped "lion sugar," highlighting the variety of products made.
Finally, on January 1st, Qiaojia's unique "Terracotta Warrior" shaped brown sugar attracted visitors, demonstrating the cultural appeal of the local specialty.
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