Calculating on a Chinese abacus
Updated: 2013-12-06 17:03
(chinadaily.com.cn)
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Zhusuan, the Chinese traditional method of calculations using the abacus, has been added to the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage established by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization on Dec.4. This is China’s 30th World Intangible Cultural Heritage.
The abacus is an ancient calculating tool with a history of more than 1,800 years. It is known as a great invention from ancient China and is also called “the oldest calculator in the world”.
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Zhang Liquan, 51, a shop clerk in a department store on Beijing’s Yongan road, calculates with an abacus, Dec 5. [Photo by Zou Hong / Asianewsphoto] |
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Zhang has been using the abacus for 30 years. [Photo by Zou Hong / Asianewsphoto] |
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Zhang shows the abacus he has been using for 30 years in Beijing, Dec 5. [Photo by Zou Hong / Asianewsphoto] |