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The poster features different styles of chopsticks in pairs collected from various Asian countries. The layout is specially arranged by a large number of chopsticks (signify different types of people of different Asian nations) scattering neatly and evenly over the whole poster, which form a silhouette of a typical Asian bowl for rice. This arrangement is to illustrate a Chinese saying, "一樣米養百樣人" which means "It takes all sorts to make a world".

All these elements: a pair of chopsticks and a small bowl have constituted a very simple art of "Eating" an act that you, I and our forefathers have indulged so much of our time in not just for survival needs but also for sensuous enjoyment. To the Chinese people, "eating" is an extremely important aspect in the daily life. There is an idiom in China, "民以食為天 People make food their Heaven" which means people respect food just as they esteem the sacred Heaven. It is a vital part of life and also all part of our living heritage!

Details

  • Title: The Living Heritage
  • Creator Nationality: Hong Kong, China
  • Creator Gender: Male
  • Date Created: 2001
  • Physical Dimensions: w700 x h1000 mm
  • Designer: Alan Chan
  • Type: Poster

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