【Stories of Streets and Alleys in Lanzhou】Cifu Alley

  

在兰州这座古老而又现代的城市中,有一条巷子承载着厚重的历史与文化,它就是赐福巷,也是兰州著名的文玩市集。

In ancient yet modern Lanzhou, there is an alley full of history. It’s Cifu Alley, also a famous antique market.

赐福巷,这个名字本身就充满了吉祥和祝福。

Cifu means blessing. This name is full of good wishes. 

这里的建筑融合了传统与现代的元素。走在石板路上,仿佛能听到历史的回声。

The buildings here are both traditional and modern. Walking through the alley, it feels as if you could hear the echoes of the past.

2014年,这条街巷被打造成了文化集市发展基地,成为了人们了解兰州的一扇窗口。

In 2014, this alley was transformed into a cultural market. It became a window for people to know more about Lanzhou.

一进巷子就能感受到浓厚的文化氛围,摊主们盘玩着手串,文玩爱好者们挑选着喜欢的老物件。

You can feel the rich culture here. Stall owners are rubbing bead bracelets, and someone are selecting their favorite old items.

铜器、木雕、古钱币、刻葫芦......看得我眼花缭乱。

Bronze ware, wood carvings, ancient coins, carved gourds…It’s amazing!

快看这些葫芦,既有刻了字的,也有刻了各式图案的,葫芦音同“福禄”,寓意也很好。

Look at these gourds! They are carved with characters and patterns. 

We called it Hulu, sound like “blessings” in Chinese. It means good fortune.

喜好老物件的兰州人涌向这里,除了“淘宝”,还能跟老街坊们谈天说地扯家常,听着乡音逛集市。

Here gathered Lanzhou locals who love antiques. Besides strolling the market, they can also chit-chat with old friends.

这里不仅是一个文玩市集,更是老兰州市井文化的所在。

It is not only an antique market but also a place to experience Lanzhou's market culture.

就如同巷子的名字般,能够给人带来好福气。

Just like the name of the alley, bringing you good fortune.

兰州日报社全媒体记者 何佳琪 温纪超 见习记者 程旋旋 文/图/视频