“Lotus”to the World丨The Artof theOil-Paper Umbrella

“莲”向世界丨一把油纸伞的故事

During the time of the year

一年中每到这个季节

my favorite accessory is this oil-paper umbrella

油纸伞就是我的挚爱

Look. It's really beautiful

看这个真的很漂亮

and it can protect me from sun and rain

它既能遮风又能挡雨

Curious about how this umbrella was made 

想知道这把漂亮的油纸伞是怎么制作的吗？

Today join me on the journey to the Shigu town in Xiangtan city Hunan province

和我一起去湖南省湘潭县石鼓镇

and discover its fascinating story

一探究竟吧

Walking through lush mountains and crystal-clear rivers

走在青山绿水间

I feel I've stepped into a living painting

我觉得我走进了一幅生动的画卷

full of poetry and adventure

充满诗情画意

The town is home to thirty-six umbrella factories

石鼓全镇有成品油纸伞厂36家

and seventy-eight related enterprises

全产业链企业78家

generating over fifteen million umbrellas annually

伞的每年产量突破1500万把

and three hundred million yuan

产值达3亿元

and providing jobs for more than eight thousand people

带动8000余人就业

Can you believe it

真看不出

Two thirds of China's handmade umbrellas

原来全国三分之二的工艺伞

originate from this tiny town

都产自这个小镇