This exhibition presents over 100 spoons from across the globe, each a reflection of a specific cultural context–between intimate traditions of home and family, celebratory preparations of food and drink, and the spiritual gestures of giving thanks for sustenance.
Around the world, spoons are essential implements that help us scoop, stir, mash, skim, cook, and eat! Some spoons come straight from nature–a gourd cut in half with its own built-in handle, for example, or a curved seashell. Others are carved of wood, bone, or horn, and some are made of fired clay, or hammered or cast metal.
Because of their role in the preparation and serving of food and drink, spoons are often cultural symbols of abundance and generosity. Sometimes the act of stirring, serving, or ladling is spiritually sacred. These spoons can bear visual references to the concept of blessing or a connection to the divine source of nourishment. Contemporary spoon designs include an array of forms and materials, ranging from cast resin to mass-produced flatware hand-adorned with beads or precious stones.
This exhibition presents over 100 spoons from across the globe, including examples from Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Some are adorned with exquisite carvings of human and animal figures, and others are brilliant for their simplicity of form. Some show decades or even centuries of wear and use, and others are pristine. As objects of use, spoons are universally understood. Each object is a reflection of a specific cultural context–from intimate traditions of home and family to community and celebratory preparations of food and drink, and the spiritual gestures of giving thanks for sustenance. The design of each spoon reflects the work of a maker, a person often unknown to us, whose creativity inspires a sense of wonder.

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San Diego International Folk Art Museum (Art Cane Exhibition)
The Mingei International Museum is located in Balboa Park, San Diego, California. It opened in 1978 and covers an area of ​​41,000 square feet. It is a museum that collects, preserves and displays folk art and handicrafts from all over the world, and is committed to allowing people to understand and appreciate cultures from all over the world.
The museum has 6 exhibition halls, a multimedia education center, a theater and a library related to culture. The museum has a collection of 19,600 objects from 141 countries, including religious paintings, textiles, masks, ceramics, iron products, painted clay sculptures, wooden toys from Mexico, bronze objects, pottery, wood carvings, kites, etc. from India, lacquerware, furniture, tableware from Japan, jars, slingshots, whistles, currency and decorations from Africa, and more than 1,200 Chinese collections in the museum, two-thirds of which are from the Han Dynasty to the 21st century.
Visiting the International Folk Art Museum is a kind of enjoyment and learning. You can understand the culture and handicrafts of 141 countries, broaden your horizons and enrich your knowledge.
This time, the exhibition is about artistic canes, which are hundreds of artistic canes collected by an American named Hill. It is very interesting.
The opening hours are from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm from Tuesday to Sunday, and closed on Mondays and national holidays.

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It is very convenient to buy tickets on Ctrip. After the ticket is issued, it is very convenient to scan the code with the electronic ticket to enter, without making an appointment in advance. The Midway is very fun and worth going. My dad had a lot of fun. The scenery at the seaside is also good. It is less than 5 minutes away from the statue of the kiss of the century.

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San Diego is the second largest city in California and the eighth largest city in the United States. It is located on the San Diego Bay at the southern end of the state, 20 kilometers south of the Mexican border. The urban area covers an area of ​​829 square kilometers and has a population of more than 1.37 million, with many Mexican and Spanish descendants. According to statistics from 2015-2016, white people accounted for 64% of the population, Latin Americans and Mexicans accounted for 32%, and Asians accounted for 10%. The metropolitan area includes nearby beaches and highlands, with an area of ​​11,020 square kilometers; the metropolitan area includes 18 small cities with a total population of more than 2.8 million, most of whom live in areas not far from the coast. San Diego County is famous for its natural landscape. You can see beaches, forests and deserts of different styles in a day&#39;s drive. There are more than 60 golf courses, many national parks and the Columbus National Forest.
San Diego&#39;s famous tourist attractions include the Harbor Village, Convention Center, Cypress Park, Art Museum, Zoo, Spanish Village, etc.

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Overall, this place is pretty good. But compared to Hang Lung, it might be a little different. Generally speaking, there are fewer people on weekends or holidays, and there are fewer performances. Some facilities will not be open when it rains or the weather is bad. In short, it&#39;s up to you to choose.

San Diego Zoo

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Very good zoo. The pandas are quite fat and worth seeing. The other animals are also very lively. The parking lot is free. There are also many things to eat and drink inside. Different shops have different characteristics. You must leave enough time, otherwise you will not be able to finish the tour.

San Diego Zoo Safari Park

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If your kids have a fascination with animals, this park is a good place to immerse them in a world of wildlife and adventure. While parking can occasionally present a challenge, the walk to the main entrance is quite manageable and convenient.To enhance your experience, I highly recommend purchasing tickets online in advance, as this can save you valuable time and spare you the hassle of waiting in line. Additionally, the park is accommodating for families.

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