In the city of Hangzhou, where misty hills meet ancient temples and the shimmering waters of West Lake have inspired poets for centuries, one dish stands above all others as a testament to culinary artistry and historical romance: Dongpo pork (东坡肉). Named after the legendary Song dynasty poet, statesman, and gastronome Su Dongpo (1037–1101),…
In the picturesque city of Hangzhou, where green hills meet misty waters and the aroma of tea lingers in the air, one dish stands as a testament to the elegance of Zhejiang cuisine: Longjing shrimp (龙井虾仁) – also known as Dragon Well shrimp. A masterpiece of subtlety, this dish pairs the freshest river shrimp…
Su Shi (1037–1101) was a preeminent literatus, poet, calligrapher, and painter of the Northern Song dynasty. His courtesy name was Zizhan, and he adopted the literary sobriquet “Dongpo Jushi” (Householder of the Eastern Slope). Born in Meishan, Meizhou (in present-day Sichuan Province), he is collectively known with his father Su Xun and younger brother…
By Su Shi (Song Dynasty) In the autumn of the Renxu year, on the sixteenth day of the seventh month, I sailed with my guests beneath the Red Cliff. A gentle breeze blew softly; the river lay calm without a ripple. Raising my cup to toast my companions, I recited poems of the bright…
Su Shi (1037–1101 CE), also known by his courtesy name Su Dongpo, was a towering literary figure, statesman, painter, and calligrapher of the Northern Song Dynasty, and one of the “Four Masters of the Song.” His calligraphy is celebrated for its naturalness, emotional depth, and bold individuality.