Old Shanghai Old Trades (1)

Author: Yan Jun
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Publish Date: 2002-02-01
Features: Since modern times, Shanghai has, with its unique geographical location, blended the customs of Chinese and Western cultures, becoming China's largest open commercial port. The city thrived commercially, bringing about a new atmosphere. Three hundred and sixty trades gathered in Shanghai, each showcasing their expertise, forming a maritime folk culture characterized by the diversity of its inhabitants. This issue of postcards is selected from the collection of the late Qing Dynasty's "Illustrated Daily" published in the first year of the Xuantong era, featuring social customs and folk art of old Shanghai, showcasing the vibrant and colorful past of the city.