Exhibit looks at life and skills of ancient inventor
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AN exhibition displaying the works of ancient Chinese carpenter, engineer and inventor Lu Ban opened to the public for free on Tuesday as part of celebration activities marking the 10th anniversary of Macau’s historical center being listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The small museum, covering an area of 172 square meters, was jointly conceived by Macau’s Cultural Affairs Bureau and the city’s Carpentry Trade Union.
They wanted to promote Lu’s contributions, as well as preserve traditional handicraft techniques and enrich the enclave’s cultural and touristic resources.
More than 80 traditional wooden tools are on display including saws, planes, drills and ink markers.
There are information boards with details about Lu’s inventions. Videos show how he used his carpentry tools, components of buildings constructed according to the “mortise-and-tenon” structure. Visitors can even handle some of the tools.
A carpenter surnamed Huang, who has been doing woodworking for more than 50 years, said one piece requires a day of labor by hand but only two hours through mass production. However, traditional handmade wooden crafts are all about fine workmanship.
He also wished more youngsters would take up traditional carpentry skills.
Acting President of Macau’s Cultural Affairs Bureau, Leong Hio Ming, said the museum would preserve and pass on the precious cultural legacy to the future generation.
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