Thank you for taking the time to participate in this short survey. It contains only 13 questions and won’t take much of your time. It is designed to introduce you to aspects of Wu-Yue culture, an ancient cultural tradition from southeastern China, while also gathering your thoughts.
1. Have you heard of Wu-Yue culture （吳越文化） before?
Yes No Not sure
2. When you hear ‘Wu-Yue culture’, what comes to mind? (You may choose more than one)
Ancient kingdoms Traditional crafts I’m not sure It sounds poetic or historical
3. Which of the following do you associate with Chinese regional cultures? (Select all that apply)
Distinctive food and drinks Unique festivals or traditions Special art and crafts I don’t know much about regional cultures in China
4. One unique feature of Wu-Yue culture is an ancient “bird-script” calligraphy. Based on the description below, which name do you think fits best?
“ This script style adds or integrates primarily bird-like decorative elements onto the basic structure of standard Chinese characters. It often appeared on bronze objects from ancient China. ”
Bird Script Ornithic Seal Script Feather Glyphs Ancient Wing Writing
5. Wu-Yue kings were often buried with special swords. One of them, found in a tomb, was still shiny and sharp after 2,000 years. What qualities do you think this represents?
Royalty and craftsmanship Military power Spiritual protection All of the above
6. In traditional Wu-Yue culture, weddings typically involved four main steps: Divination or prayer to the gods (seeking blessings), Sending a “betrothal gift” (similar to a bride price), Choosing a lucky day for the wedding, and The groom going to the bride’s home to bring her back to his family. Please select the steps that also exist or are similar in your own culture.
Divination or prayer to the gods (seeking blessings) Sending a “betrothal gift” (similar to a bride price) Choosing a lucky day for the wedding The groom going to the bride’s home to bring her back to his family
7. The following foods are popular in the Wu-Yue region. Please select one or more that you are familiar with.
Shaoxing wine (fermented rice wine) Tea Qingtuan (sweet green rice ball) Dongpo pork (braised pork belly)
8. Where did you learn about this food?
Came across it in short videos Read about it in a book Saw it in a supermarket Other: _________
9. Which of these cultural items do you find most visually interesting or meaningful? (Pick one)
Hangluo Leno Weave (a fine silk textile from Hangzhou) Shaoxing Wine (fermented rice wine) King’s Sword (a ceremonial sword found in ancient tombs) Pagoda of People’s Blessing (a symbolic structure)
10. Would you be interested in seeing more content about Wu-Yue culture in a fun and interactive format?
Yes No
11. If yes, what format do you prefer?
Short videos (TikTok, Instagram Reels) Animated stories or legends Craft or food tutorials Virtual museum tours
12. Now that you’ve completed this short survey, would you say you understand a little more about Wu-Yue culture?
Yes, definitely A little Not really
13. Any final thoughts or impressions?