A bond forged through the fragrance [Video]

GONGQINGCHENG, China, Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — A report from Jiangxi International Communication Center(JXICC): In Gongqingcheng, there is an intangible heritage called Tan Hua Fragrance, a kind of Chinese traditional fragrance. According to Lu Linlin, the inheritor of the Tan Hua Fragrance, it named after one of her ancestors, who was a ‘Tan Hua’ (The third highest rank in imperial examinations). It’s said that on his way to the capital city for the imperial examination, he made a sachet with mugwort and peppermint which had the effects of calming the mind and repelling mosquitoes. People said that he became a’Tan Hua’ because of this sachet, so the recipe and story have been passed down through generations.

The Tan Hua Fragrance is an intangible cultural heritage of Gongqingcheng City. It has products such as sachets, incense sticks, incense tablets, and scented ointments, blending traditional fragrance formulas with modern recipes.

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