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People: Calabash carving shows Xi'an culture

Liang Ping'an, a calabash (gourd) carver living in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, turns the ordinary vegetable into handicrafts demonstrating the city's history and culture. From the Great Wild Goose Pagoda to the Terracotta Warriors, Liang keeps exploring new themes for his creations among the cultural icons of Xi'an. "Carving on calabashes is more than a personal hobby," he said. "I hope people will return to traditional culture and find more inspiration in our city."