Yangzhou, a prefecture-level city in Jiangsu Province [[江苏省|江蘇省|jiang1 su1 sheng3]]

A group of innovative painters active in Yangzhou during the 18th-century Qing Dynasty who broke from traditional styles; they were known for their unique approaches to poetry, calligraphy, and painting.

literally meaning to ride a crane to Yangzhou; to have high ambitions or to desire both wealth and an official position simultaneously

A form of folk storytelling and singing originating in Yangzhou and performed in the local dialect. Characterized by a focus on narration supplemented by singing, performers typically accompany themselves on instruments like the sanxian and pipa; traditionally consisting of long-form stories, though modern versions often feature shorter pieces.

A popular fried rice dish featuring scrambled egg, diced vegetables, and proteins like shrimp and barbecued pork

an influential Qing dynasty art movement associated with the Eight Eccentrics of Yangzhou who rejected traditional academic styles in favor of individualistic and expressive techniques

literally "to ride a crane to Yangzhou"; refers to becoming a Daoist immortal or to passing away

a group of eight Chinese painters active in the 18th century known for rejecting orthodox styles in favor of an individualist and expressive approach