Folk trades of old Beijing

Author: Chang Renchun
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Publish Date: 2002-06-01
Features: Folk Industries—industries that served ceremonial activities such as life rituals, seasonal festivals, and worship practices. They were once a typical industry long existing in the history of Beijing. This book authentically reflects the social life and cultural connotations of the people of old Beijing through their business methods, industry characteristics, and shop decorations, providing a glimpse into the commercial history, folk history, and social history of old Beijing from a particular perspective.