Through participation in this study, I am aware of the fact that the Wenshan District used to be called the “String noodles Gantry” and the procedure to make string noodles. Although making string noodles is a tough task and not many people are in this business today, there are still some practitioners who are happy to bring fortune to others, just like the boss of the Liu Xie Chang Noodles Factory with whom we interviewed and who was amiable to answer whatever questions we asked. The proprietress also told us: “Work hard on your courses. Don’t learn this craft. Making string noodles is too toilsome.” Nowadays, the youths tend to spare themselves from toil and hardship, and this industry gradually goes downhill. However, in our daily life, as the string noodles signifies longevity, people demand it on birthday, festivals and holidays, and therefore, I still hope that some people will carry on this craft to benefit our posterity.
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