Bendi Stories: Reimagining Jiama in Weishan

In Weishan, Jiama remains a visible part of local life. Through Guo Xinrui’s work, this local folk form is finding a place beyond ritual, in the everyday objects people use, keep, and take home.

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November 17, 2025

Bendi Stories: A Life Around the Copper Pot

Inside a humble hotpot restaurant in Beijing, Mr. Peng has spent a lifetime preserving the flavors and spirit of his neighborhood. This is a story of food, memory, and the warmth that gathers around a...

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September 26, 2025

Bendi Stories: Knife Painting with Hu Qianyin

With each scrape of the blade, Hu Qianyin brings landscapes to life, his practice marked by patience and persistence.

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July 10, 2025

Bendi Stories: Searching for Downed WWII Planes in Yunnan’s Mountains

Discover how Kevin Wang is uncovering the legacy of the Hump pilots at WWII crash sites hidden deep in southern Yunnan’s mountains.

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April 25, 2025

Bendi Stories: Crafting Fine Wine in China’s Huailai Region

Explore how Wu Yefei is crafting wines from Huailai’s distinct terroir, contributing to the evolution of wine in China.

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March 26, 2025

Bendi Stories: A Family’s Musical Legacy in Chongzuo

In the southern reaches of China, Li Shaojun carries a ten-generation legacy, keeping the voice of the tianqin alive — one of the Zhuang people’s oldest and most meaningful instruments.

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November 28, 2024

Bendi Stories: The Young Designer Weaving Culture into Clothes at Shanghai Fashion Week

At Shanghai Fashion Week, young designers like Linxi Liu have a platform to innovate. Discover how hair becomes the thread of her storytelling.

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October 3, 2024

Bendi Stories: Infusing Innovation in Shanghai’s Tea Cocktails

Combining the elegance of traditional Chinese tea with the artistry of modern mixology, Li Yue's tea-infused cocktails reflect Shanghai's dynamic mix of old and new.