Old Beijing Toy: the Golden Foal
"Golden Foal" is a typical old Beijing toy
This is a typical item found in Beijing, the "Golden Foal."
Look at the golden ingot on the back. In old Beijing, it was a symbol of richness, so every year the local people would invite the foal to their home, wishing they would become rich in the future.
This art is on the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritages of Beijing. People also call this craft a "living fossil."
--by Cathryn, your tour guide in Beijing
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