Tian Hongming retains the equipment given to him by his teacher in his traditional workshop in Changchun, capital of Northeast China's Jilin province. Although few people now need metal products handmade by a blacksmith, Tian, who has worked in the industry for more than 40 years, still sticks to his old occupation. The work involves time-consuming, labor-intensive aspects such as forging, drawing, bending, punching, and cutting. [Photo/China News Service]