What is the meaning of wooden bag in Linxia dialect

The wooden bag is a kind of traditional utensil widely circulated in Linxia area, which is mainly made of wood and is an indispensable part of Linxia folk life. In Linxia dialect, wooden bag is often called "wooden tube", "wooden barrel" and so on. Its main function is to store and transport food, water, wine and other items. At the same time, the wooden bag is also an important symbol of folk culture in the Linxia area, because it carries people's knowledge and understanding of life and culture.

Traditional Linxia wooden sacs are finely crafted. In the selection of materials, high-quality pine wood is considered to be the most suitable raw material for making wood sacs. After a series of complicated manual processes such as smoking, hollowing, washing, sanding and carving, the wooden capsule is finally shaped. In addition to their practical value, the wooden sacs are also decorative, with a variety of patterns and words carved on some of them, reflecting the aesthetics and culture of the local people.

With the change of the times, Linxia wooden bag gradually withdrew from people's daily life. However, we should not forget the cultural memory and historical significance it carries. Today, in the Linxia area, some cultural enthusiasts and craftsmen are still insisting on the production and inheritance of the skills of the wooden bag, they hope to let the world understand this traditional handicraft, feel the cultural charm. Wooden capsule may no longer be an important instrument in social life, but it is a part of our history and culture, but also a witness of human exploration and search for life.