Specialties of Liuyang

Liuyang Firecrackers

Liuyang is the state-named hometown of Chinese fireworks, Liuyang Firecrackers "began in the Tang Dynasty and flourished in the Song Dynasty", originated in Liu Nan town of Dayao, Liuyang Firecrackers has a long history, and so far there have been more than 1,300 years of long history. Qing Xianfeng years, firecrackers Zhuang number all over Hunan Province, inside and outside the port, fireworks and firecrackers annual output soared, Dayao, just head, Chengtanjiang, Wenjia City and urban areas, such as ninety percent of the residents of the production of family workshops, fireworks and firecrackers have been opened into a large industry, known as the "ten nine bursts of the name". In the Guangxu period, it has been sold to Hong Kong, Macao, Nanyang countries, become a brand-name products.

From the Second International Fireworks Competition in Monaco to the China Arts and Crafts Hundred Flowers Award Competition, and even the Third International Musical Fireworks Competition and other domestic and international competitions of the highest standard, Liuyang Fireworks are on the top of the list. 1995, Liuyang City, was awarded the "hometown of fireworks in China" by the state honorary title. 2002, the establishment of the International Fireworks Association (IFA), which is the largest fireworks association in China. In 2002, the International Fireworks Association (IFA) was established, with permanent headquarters in Liuyang; in 2003, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine implemented the protection of regional products of origin for Liuyang Fireworks; in 2004, the State Administration for Industry and Commerce registered the well-known trademark "Liuyang Fireworks"; on May 20, 2006, the Liuyang Fireworks' production techniques were listed in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage list, which was approved by the State Council. On May 20, 2006, Liuyang Firecracker production technology was approved by the State Council to be listed in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage.

In 2015, Liuyang will host the 12th China (Liuyang) International Firecracker Cultural Festival.

Liuyang Summer Cloth

Liuyang is also known as the hometown of Summer Cloth, and Liuyang Summer Cloth (also known as Ramie Cloth) is a traditional product that is famous both at home and abroad. It is a pure hemp fiber product made of ramie and spun by hand. The traditional production process is divided into tearing hemp, performance of hemp, winding, drawing comb, weaving, bleaching and dyeing, stamping and other processes, the bleaching and dyeing method is particularly unique, no bleaching powder and other additives, completely with the Liuyang River rinsing, that is, the original color of the summer cloth boiled in lime water with alkali in the river after repeated rinsing and drying in the river bank and become.

Liuyang summer cloth weaving exquisite, with light and thin fine soft, cool and breathable, easy to wash and easy to dry, the more you wash the whiter, etc., durable and so on, is the production of summer clothing, mosquito nets, the ideal fabric. As early as in the Ming Dynasty, Liuyang summer cloth is famous all over the world, merchants and businessmen compete to buy. In the Ming Dynasty, it was listed as a tribute to the court, and in 1901 (Guangxu 27), Liuyang summer cloth began to travel across the ocean and was sold to Japan, North Korea, and Nanyang, etc. The quality of Liuyang summer cloth was the highest in the world, and it was also the best in the world. The quality of Liuyang summer cloth was the highest in the country at that time, and it was awarded a prize at the Nanyang Persuasive Conference in 1910.　According to local records, Liuyang summer cloth made of ramie and hemp was famous for its "exquisite weaving and particularly fine texture, which was listed as a tribute to the court in the Ming Dynasty, and it was said that Hangzhou spun silk for Liuyang summer cloth in the middle of the Qing Dynasty, which had already gained a great reputation. ...... Liuyang, Xiangxiang, Youxian, and Chaling all produce ramie fabric, which is known as the best in Liuyang." In 1901 (the 27th year of Guangxu in Qing Dynasty), Liuyang summer cloth, which carries the exquisite textile skills of the folk and the qualities of Chinese farming culture, began to travel across the ocean and was sold to Japan, North Korea, and the South Seas.

Liuyang Tempeh

The tempeh is a famous traditional local specialty of Liuyang City. Liuyang tempeh is mud beans or small black beans as raw materials, after fermentation and refined, with particles complete and proportionate, color paste red or black and brown, skin wrinkled meat dry, soft texture, juice thick taste fresh, nutritious, and long storage does not mildew and deterioration of the characteristics. After soaking with water, the juice is thick and flavorful, and it is a good seasoning for cooking dishes. Liuyang black beans with its unique flavor and rich nutritional value loved by the public, exported to Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Macao, Southeast Asia countries and regions. Liuyang tempeh, a long history, Mawangdui Han Tomb excavations in the tempeh ginger and Liuyang tempeh similar to 2000 years ago.

Liuyang Chrysanthemum Stone

Liuyang Chrysanthemum Stone, known as "the world's first", is a natural rarity, produced in the bottom of the Daxi River rock layer in Yonghe Town, Liuyang, Hunan Province, is embedded in more than 200 million years ago, due to the geological movement of the natural formation of the rock. It can also be called "taking the essence of the sun and the moon, absorbing the spirit of heaven and earth". Its flower type vinegar like colorful autumn chrysanthemums, flowers in milky white, and clear texture, clear boundaries, realistic, jade crystal, a marvel. According to the record of Liuyang County Records, about the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, Ou Xifan of Yonghe Town of Liuyang discovered the chrysanthemum stone by chance and took the stone to carve an ink stone, which became a curiosity for a while. 1915, Panama World's Fair, China's famous master craftsman Dai Qingsheng's masterpiece of the "Yingxue" vase as well as the "Plum, Orchid, Bamboo, Chrysanthemum" screen exhibition, which was exhibited at the Panama World's Fair. "screen exhibition, won the "rare treasures Gold Medal", and is still preserved in the United Nations Museum.

Liuyang Steamed Vegetables

Liuyang Steamed Vegetables is a traditional dish in Hunan cuisine, which is said to have originated in the Ming Dynasty and developed over 500 years. According to ancient county records, Liuyang has always been rich in three things: fireworks, chrysanthemum stone, and acacia birds. Nowadays, fireworks and chrysanthemum stones are internationally famous, and along with them, Liuyang's steamed vegetables are also famous for their prosperous business.

August 30, 2011, the Chinese Cuisine Association approved the granting of Liuyang "China Steamed Vegetable Township" title. December 19, 2011, in the sixth China Steamed Vegetable Food and Culture Festival closing ceremony, Wu Zhen, deputy secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, from the Chinese Cuisine Association Executive Vice President Ms. Yang Liu received the "China Steamed Vegetable Township". "In December 2012, "Liuyang Steamed Vegetables" was awarded the National Geographical Indication Collective Trademark.

Liuyang black goat

Liuyang black goat is one of the few pure black goat breeds in China, which was formally named Liuyang black goat in 1985 and compiled into the book of "Chinese Goat".

Liuyang black goat muscle fiber fine, hardness is small, tender meat, taste delicious, stink is very small, high nutritional value, protein content of more than 22.6%, the fat content is less than 3%, cholesterol content is low, lower than 75% of pork, lower than 62% of beef and sheep meat, containing more than 15 kinds of amino acids essential to the human body, especially the glutamic acid content is high, up to 11.03%. It has the effect of nourishing yin and yang, tonifying and strengthening the body, improving human immunity, prolonging life and beauty.

Liuyang Fennel Cake

Liuyang Fennel Cake is a famous traditional product of Liuyang with a history of more than 300 years. It is rumored that the aniseed cake originated from the hard-shell cake in the profile town adjacent to Jiangxi Province, which has a history of more than 120 years. At the end of Guangxu, the number of hard-shell cakes made in Liuyang developed to 42, with more than 100 employees. Because of their competition with each other, the quality improved very quickly. Liuyang fennel cake adopts the unique production method of sugar crust wrapped with pastry and baked in the cylinder and oven, with flour, tea oil, sugar and caramel as the main ingredients, kumquat flower, small inky fragrance, ripe sesame, osmanthus oil, crushed rock sugar and other auxiliary ingredients, and after more than ten working procedures of refined production, such as skin, and stamen, rubbing the oil crispy, pulling the umbilical cord wrapped with pastry, opening the skin and pouring the stamen, molding and baking, the finished product is beautiful in appearance and slightly rounded in surface, and the quality has improved very quickly. The finished product is beautiful in appearance, with round and slightly convex surface, bright golden color, crispy surface, dry and crispy skin, full of filling, loose foam and crisp, sweet and unctuous. It has natural aroma of cumin, cinnamon and sesame.

Wen Shi Oil Cake

Wen Shi Oil Cake is a traditional product of Liuyang, which has a history of thousands of years and is well known both in China and abroad, and its production began in the Tang Dynasty, and it has become a tribute product in all the dynasties after being tasted by Emperor Taizong Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty. Liuyang oil cake in the traditional technology, based on modern technology, its production is more rigorous, the selection of materials more sophisticated, by the local camellia oil, fine and powder, sugar, cinnamon, lily powder, sesame, star anise and other more than ten kinds of spices refined. Liuyang oil cake has the characteristics of crispy, crunchy, fragrant and sweet, which is not greasy and has a long aftertaste. After the establishment of New China, General Secretary Hu Yaobang has tasted and highly praised it many times.

Liuyang Wine

In the early 20th century, the Liuyang River Shochu brewed by "Meilichang" Workshop was the most refined, and became one of the most important liquor-producing areas in China. 1956, the local people's government built the Liuyang River Wine Factory on the basis of the old brewery. In 1956, the local people's government built the "Liuyang River Distillery" on the basis of the old distillery, and pushed forward the traditional brewing technology and modern liquor technology, and launched the soft and elegant aroma products. Liuyang liquor has always been loved by dignitaries, literati and writers, as well as the common people.