Baijiu is China's national liquor, but also an important part of Chinese culture, the history of liquor can be traced back to ancient times, it has witnessed the rise and fall of the Chinese nation, but also carries the feelings and wisdom of the Chinese nation, liquor is not only a drink, but also a cultural symbol, it is the connotation of Chinese etiquette, customs, art, including philosophy. This article introduces the history, culture, and famous liquor of baijiu, so that you can feel the charm and spirit of baijiu.
The history of liquor can be divided into four stages: the primitive period, the Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties, the Qin and Han dynasties to the Ming and Qing dynasties, and the modern period. In the primitive era, human beings began to ferment fruits, grains, etc. to produce wine, which is the prototype of liquor, and during the Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties, liquor began to have certain specifications and processes, including rice wine with millet as raw materials and liquor with sorghum as raw materials. From the Qin and Han dynasties to the Ming and Qing dynasties, liquor entered its heyday, Moutai, Wuliangye, Yanghe, Dukang and many other famous liquor brands can be seen everywhere, liquor has also become an important part of court tribute and social etiquette, in modern times, although liquor has undergone some ups and downs, but still maintains a unique style and quality, and gradually enters the international market, loved and respected by people all over the world.
The liquor culture is broad and profound. Baijiu is not only a condiment for food, but also a medium for expressing feelings and exchanging ideas. Chinese like to use liquor to celebrate festivals, sacrifice ancestors, bless relatives and friends, make friends, negotiate cooperation, etc. Baijiu is also an art. It comes in a wide variety of scents, colors, flavors, and styles. Each baijiu has a unique production process and heritage story. Baijiu is also a philosophy, containing the harmony of Chinese nature and man.
1. Yin and yang.
First, the idea of moderation. Baijiu can be said to be the epitome of Chinese culture, which is the character, mentality, reflection of values and aesthetics of Chinese.
There are many famous baijiu, each with its own characteristics and stories. For example, Moutai is one of the most famous liquors in China. It is produced in Moutai Town, Guizhou. It is made from sorghum as a raw material and goes through multiple processes such as fermentation, distillation, and aging. Moutai is known as the "national wine", rich and elegant aroma, sweet taste, delicious, Moutai is not only China's banquet wine, but also China's diplomatic wine, it accompanies the leaders of various countries, receives many international friends, but also witnesses China's historical perspective, Moutai as a representative of Chinese liquor, embodies the Chinese's self-confidence, atmosphere, tolerance and innovation.
Another example is Wuliangye, which is produced in Yibin City, Sichuan Province. It is sorghum, corn, rice, wheat and glutinous rice complex fermentation, distillation, is made by mixing and other processes, Wuliangye is known as the "brewing miracle", sweet and refreshing, soft and rich taste, rich and harmonious style, Wuliangye is the wine of Chinese culture, integrating Bashu culture, Taoist culture, folk culture and other elements, integrating nature, life, but also inheriting the Chinese's respect and pursuit of harmony and other concepts. Wuliangye is a model of Chinese liquor, embodying the wisdom, spirit, emotion and taste of the Chinese.
Baijiu is a magical drink, it can not only satisfy people's appetite, but also nourish people's hearts, it is a witness of history, it can not only record people's life and society, but also show people's culture and spirit, baijiu as a creator of art, can reflect people's technology and craftsmanship. Not only that, but also can express people's thoughts and feelings, baijiu is a kind of philosophical enlightenment, it can not only reflect people's worldview and values, but also inspire people's wisdom and realm, baijiu is the inheritor of culture, it can not only connect people's past and present, but also connect people's future and destiny.