HK's oldest porcelain plant passes down timeless beauty

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HK's oldest porcelain plant passes down timeless beauty

STORY: HK's oldest porcelain plant passes down timeless beauty DATELINE: March 28, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:53 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1 various of the Yuet Tung China Works 2 SOUNDBITE 1 (Cantonese): JOSEPH TSO, Owner of Yuet Tung China Works 3 various of Guangcai porcelain 4 SOUNDBITE 2 (Cantonese): JOSEPH TSO, Owner of Yuet Tung China Works 5 SOUNDBITE 3 (Cantonese): RUBY TSO, Joseph Tso's wife STORYLINE: Yuet Tung China Works, located in Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong, has been crafting porcelain pieces for nearly a century. As visitors step inside the factory, they are greeted by the exquisite and unique Cantonese-style porcelain pieces that adorn the walls and shelves. Artisans can be seen painting or coloring on porcelain bodies, their hands steady and eyes focused. The factory's collection ranges from designs featuring the Grand View Garden in A Dream of Red Mansions to modern Hong Kong landmarks, each a testament to the artisans' exceptional craftsmanship and dedicatio

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