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 &bull; International Folk Art Museum (Art Cane Exhibition) International Folk Art Museum (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 collection, The museum that preserves and displays folk art and handicrafts around the world is dedicated to making people understand and appreciate the culture around the world. The museum has six exhibition halls, a multimedia education center, a theater and a culturally related library. The museum contains 19,600 items from 141 countries, including religious paintings in Mexico, textiles, masks, ceramics, iron products, painted mud and plastics, wooden toys, bronze items in India, pottery, wood carvings, kites, etc., lacquerware, furniture, tableware in Japan, African jars, slingshots, whistles, currency and decorations, the Chinese collection can reach more than 1,200 pieces, two-thirds of the collections from the Han Dynasty to the 21st century. Visiting the International Folk Art Museum is a pleasure and learning to learn about the culture and crafts of 141 countries, broadening the horizon and enriching the knowledge. This exhibition is an exhibition of art sticks, which is a collection of hundreds of artistic sticks by an American Hill. Open from Tuesday to Sunday morning 10.00 to 4.00 in the afternoon, and closed on Monday and national statutory holidays.

Fairmont Grand Del Mar

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Trip.com It&rsquo;s very good to buy tickets. It&rsquo;s very convenient to scan the code with an electronic ticket after issuing the ticket, and there is no need to make an appointment in advance. The midway number is very fun, it is worth going, and my dad is very happy. The scenery by the sea is good, and it takes less than 5 minutes to walk to the statue of the kiss of the century.

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San Diego City is the second largest city in California and the eighth largest city in the United States. It is located on the southern tip of the state on the shore of San Diego Bay, 20 kilometers south of the Mexican border, with an area of 829 square kilometers and a population of more than 1.37 million, with many Mexican and Spanish descent; 2015-2016 annual statistics, White people account for 64% of the population, Latino and Mexican people account for 32%, Asian people account for 10%. The metropolitan area includes nearby beaches and highlands, covering an area of 1,020 square kilometers; the metropolitan area includes 18 small cities, with a total population of more than 2.8 million people, mostly living in areas not far from the sea. San Diego County is famous for its natural landscapes, with a day drive to see different styles of beaches, forests and deserts. There are more than 60 golf courses, many national parks and the Colaihamland National Forest. The famous tourist attractions of San Diego City include the Harbour Village, Convention Center, Park Bay, Art Museum, Zoo, Spanish Village, etc.

SeaWorld San Diego

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Overall it is good here. But it is a bit different from Hang Lung. Generally speaking, there will be a lot fewer people on weekends or holidays, and there will be fewer performance programs. Some facilities will not open in case of rain or bad weather. Anyway, it depends on your choice.

San Diego Zoo

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Very good zoo pandas eat very fat, it is worth seeing other animals are also very lively, the parking lot is free, there are many different small shops with different characteristics, you have to set aside enough time, otherwise you can&#39;t finish shopping.

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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