US youth get immersed in Chinese culture in Tai'an
2 months, 3 weeks ago

US youth get immersed in Chinese culture in Tai'an

China Daily  

More than 20 students and teachers from the YES program in the United States embarked on a study tour in Tai'an on Jan 2. They arrived at the foot of Mount Tai to experience Taishan shadow puppetry and Taishan tofu making, immersing themselves in the charm of traditional Chinese culture. The national-level intangible cultural heritage of Taishan shadow puppetry, with a history of over 600 years, is an ancient folk art treasure. In May 2021, traditional Taishan tofu making declared by Tai'an's Taishan district was selected for the fifth batch of the national-level intangible cultural heritage representative list. At the National Intangible Cultural Heritage Traditional Tofu Making Heritage Experience Center in Daimiao sub-district, heritage inheritor Wang Xiaogang shared the history of tofu and the characteristics of Taishan tofu with the US youth, teaching them how to make tofu.

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Explore abundant intangible heritage in Tai'an
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Explore abundant intangible heritage in Tai'an

China Daily  

The city of Tai'an is home to a treasure trove of diverse cultural and tourist attractions, offering a blend of natural beauty, historical sites, and traditional Chinese culture. Shandong Bangzi, a national-level intangible cultural heritage item and one of the three major regional opera styles in Shandong. Shandong Bangzi is a national-level intangible cultural heritage and one of the three …

Explore abundant intangible heritage in Tai'an
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Explore abundant intangible heritage in Tai'an

China Daily  

The city of Tai'an is home to a treasure trove of diverse cultural and tourist attractions, offering a blend of natural beauty, historical sites, and traditional Chinese culture. Shandong Bangzi, a national-level intangible cultural heritage item and one of the three major regional opera styles in Shandong. Shandong Bangzi is a national-level intangible cultural heritage and one of the three …

US youth get immersed in Chinese culture in Tai'an
2 months, 3 weeks ago

US youth get immersed in Chinese culture in Tai'an

China Daily  

More than 20 students and teachers from the YES program in the United States embarked on a study tour in Tai'an on Jan 2. They arrived at the foot of Mount Tai to experience Taishan shadow puppetry and Taishan tofu making, immersing themselves in the charm of traditional Chinese culture. The national-level intangible cultural heritage of Taishan shadow puppetry, with …

US youth get immersed in Chinese culture in Tai'an
2 months, 3 weeks ago

US youth get immersed in Chinese culture in Tai'an

China Daily  

More than 20 students and teachers from the YES program in the United States embarked on a study tour in Tai'an on Jan 2. They arrived at the foot of Mount Tai to experience Taishan shadow puppetry and Taishan tofu making, immersing themselves in the charm of traditional Chinese culture. The national-level intangible cultural heritage of Taishan shadow puppetry, with …

Intl photographers capture Tai'an's charm
3 months, 1 week ago

Intl photographers capture Tai'an's charm

China Daily  

A group of 25 world-renowned photographers of the International Federation of Photographic Art from countries including China, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, and Spain recently embarked on a photographic journey in Tai'an, Shandong province. Following their visit to the mountain, the photographers immersed themselves in the rich cultural heritage of Tai'an by visiting the Daimiao Temple, located at the foot …

Intl photographers capture Tai'an's charm
3 months, 1 week ago

Intl photographers capture Tai'an's charm

China Daily  

A group of 25 world-renowned photographers of the International Federation of Photographic Art from countries including China, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, and Spain recently embarked on a photographic journey in Tai'an, Shandong province. Following their visit to the mountain, the photographers immersed themselves in the rich cultural heritage of Tai'an by visiting the Daimiao Temple, located at the foot …

Intl photographers capture Tai'an's charm
3 months, 1 week ago

Intl photographers capture Tai'an's charm

China Daily  

A group of 25 world-renowned photographers of the International Federation of Photographic Art from countries including China, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, and Spain recently embarked on a photographic journey in Tai'an, Shandong province. Following their visit to the mountain, the photographers immersed themselves in the rich cultural heritage of Tai'an by visiting the Daimiao Temple, located at the foot …

French youth gain insights into Taishan Shadow Puppetry
11 months, 2 weeks ago

French youth gain insights into Taishan Shadow Puppetry

China Daily  

A group of young French gained insights into the history of Taishan Shadow Puppetry, a national intangible cultural heritage item, at the ICH training center in Tai'an, Shandong province on April 13. Under the guidance of Fan Weiguo, a seventh-generation inheritor of the art form, the students Taishan Shadow Puppetry boasts over 600 years of history and is an ancient …

French youth gain insights into Taishan Shadow Puppetry
11 months, 2 weeks ago

French youth gain insights into Taishan Shadow Puppetry

China Daily  

A group of young French gained insights into the history of Taishan Shadow Puppetry, a national intangible cultural heritage item, at the ICH training center in Tai'an, Shandong province on April 13. Under the guidance of Fan Weiguo, a seventh-generation inheritor of the art form, the students Taishan Shadow Puppetry boasts over 600 years of history and is an ancient …

Intl students explore traditional Chinese culture in Tai'an
1 year ago

Intl students explore traditional Chinese culture in Tai'an

China Daily  

More than 20 students from Russia experienced Mount Tai shadow puppetry and learned how Mount Tai rubbings are made in Tai'an, Shandong province on March 16, experiencing the charm of traditional Chinese culture. They watched a unique shadow puppet show performed by Fan Zheng'an, the sixth-generation practitioner of Mount Tai shadow puppetry. The students learned about the history, techniques, and …

Intl students explore traditional Chinese culture in Tai'an
1 year ago

Intl students explore traditional Chinese culture in Tai'an

China Daily  

More than 20 students from Russia experienced Mount Tai shadow puppetry and learned how Mount Tai rubbings are made in Tai'an, Shandong province on March 16, experiencing the charm of traditional Chinese culture. They watched a unique shadow puppet show performed by Fan Zheng'an, the sixth-generation practitioner of Mount Tai shadow puppetry. The students learned about the history, techniques, and …

Pulling the strings for cultural treats
1 year ago

Pulling the strings for cultural treats

China Daily  

Shadow puppets with Winter Olympic elements created by Wang's team. In 2022, they wrote Chinese Shadow Puppetry, a book to help students better appreciate the culture and craftsmanship behind the art. Huang Panwei, an official at the People's Education Press, says the work done by Wang and her team is a creative transformation and an innovative development in traditional folk …

The heritage hidden in shadows
1 year, 3 months ago

The heritage hidden in shadows

China Daily  

A shadow puppetry artwork created by Wang's Shadow is exhibited during the China-Central Asia Summit in Xi'an in May. Last month, two prominent online personalities, each with more than 10 million followers, Nanxiang Buaichifan and Jiuyue, shared videos documenting their journey to learn how to perform shadow puppetry that have garnered over 20 million views on social media platforms, such …

The heritage hidden in shadows
1 year, 3 months ago

The heritage hidden in shadows

China Daily  

A shadow puppetry artwork created by Wang's Shadow is exhibited during the China-Central Asia Summit in Xi'an in May. Last month, two prominent online personalities, each with more than 10 million followers, Nanxiang Buaichifan and Jiuyue, shared videos documenting their journey to learn how to perform shadow puppetry that have garnered over 20 million views on social media platforms, such …

The heritage hidden in shadows
1 year, 3 months ago

The heritage hidden in shadows

China Daily  

A shadow puppetry artwork created by Wang's Shadow is exhibited during the China-Central Asia Summit in Xi'an in May. Last month, two prominent online personalities, each with more than 10 million followers, Nanxiang Buaichifan and Jiuyue, shared videos documenting their journey to learn how to perform shadow puppetry that have garnered over 20 million views on social media platforms, such …

The heritage hidden in shadows
1 year, 3 months ago

The heritage hidden in shadows

China Daily  

A shadow puppetry artwork created by Wang's Shadow is exhibited during the China-Central Asia Summit in Xi'an in May. Last month, two prominent online personalities, each with more than 10 million followers, Nanxiang Buaichifan and Jiuyue, shared videos documenting their journey to learn how to perform shadow puppetry that have garnered over 20 million views on social media platforms, such …

Folk cultures seminar held in Tai'an
1 year, 3 months ago

Folk cultures seminar held in Tai'an

China Daily  

A seminar on Mount Tai's folk cultures took place on Dec 3 at the foot of Mount Tai. During the seminar, the participants interacted and exchanged ideas on the inheritance and development of Mount Tai's folk culture, specifically Mount Tai shadow puppetry, Mount Tai clay sculpture, Mount Tai incense art, and Mount Tai shigandang culture. Mount Tai shadow puppetry has …

Folk cultures seminar held in Tai'an
1 year, 3 months ago

Folk cultures seminar held in Tai'an

China Daily  

A seminar on Mount Tai's folk cultures took place on Dec 3 at the foot of Mount Tai. During the seminar, the participants interacted and exchanged ideas on the inheritance and development of Mount Tai's folk culture, specifically Mount Tai shadow puppetry, Mount Tai clay sculpture, Mount Tai incense art, and Mount Tai shigandang culture. Mount Tai shadow puppetry has …

Tai'an's ICH items highlight exhibition week
1 year, 6 months ago

Tai'an's ICH items highlight exhibition week

China Daily  

A file photo of Fan Zheng'an, inheritor of Taishan Shadow Puppetry, performing a show. Three intangible cultural heritage items from Tai'an were showcased at an exchange and exhibition week of ICH items in the Yellow River Basin and along the Grand Canal which was held in Weifang, Shandong province. The three ICH items include Taishan Shadow Puppetry, which is a …

Tai'an holds cultural, tourism crafts exhibition
2 years, 7 months ago

Tai'an holds cultural, tourism crafts exhibition

China Daily  

More than 400 Tai'an cultural and tourism crafts are exhibited at the Tai'an Art Museum until Aug 26. More than 400 Tai'an cultural and tourism crafts, including peach wood carving, Taishan jade, and Taishan shadow puppetry, are being exhibited at the Tai'an Art Museum from Aug 16 to 26. Tai'an boasts abundant cultural resources and is home to one item …

Where excellence is made
3 years, 1 month ago

Where excellence is made

China Daily  

With a history of more than 600 years, Taishan Shadow Puppetry was listed in the second batch of national intangible cultural heritage projects. The most amazing thing is that while shadow puppetry in other places usually requires a troupe, Taishan Shadow Puppetry must be performed by one person, who operates eight instruments, controls the puppeteers and sings at the same …

Taishan shadow puppetry: telling Chinese stories to the world
3 years, 9 months ago

Taishan shadow puppetry: telling Chinese stories to the world

China Daily  

Fan Zheng'an, the sixth-generation inheritor of Mount Tai shadow puppetry, is trying to share Chinese culture with the world through this traditional Chinese performance. Taishan shadow puppetry, a national intangible cultural heritage, has a history of more than 600 years. Fan has also established a shadow puppetry museum where visitors can enjoy shadow shows, experience shadow show culture and learn …

Taishan shadow puppetry: telling Chinese stories to the world
3 years, 9 months ago

Taishan shadow puppetry: telling Chinese stories to the world

China Daily  

A shadow puppet show by Fan Zheng'an Fan Zheng'an, the sixth-generation inheritor of Mount Tai shadow puppetry, is trying to share Chinese culture with the world through this traditional Chinese performance. Taishan shadow puppetry, a national intangible cultural heritage, has a history of more than 600 years. Fan has also established a shadow puppetry museum where visitors can enjoy shadow …

Taishan shadow puppetry: telling Chinese stories to the world
3 years, 9 months ago

Taishan shadow puppetry: telling Chinese stories to the world

China Daily  

A shadow puppet show by Fan Zheng'an Fan Zheng'an, the sixth-generation inheritor of Mount Tai shadow puppetry, is trying to share Chinese culture with the world through this traditional Chinese performance. Taishan shadow puppetry, a national intangible cultural heritage, has a history of more than 600 years. Fan has also established a shadow puppetry museum where visitors can enjoy shadow …

Taishan shadow puppetry: telling Chinese stories to the world
3 years, 9 months ago

Taishan shadow puppetry: telling Chinese stories to the world

China Daily  

Fan Zheng'an, the sixth-generation inheritor of Mount Tai shadow puppetry, is trying to share Chinese culture with the world through this traditional Chinese performance. Taishan shadow puppetry, a national intangible cultural heritage, has a history of more than 600 years. Fan has also established a shadow puppetry museum where visitors can enjoy shadow shows, experience shadow show culture and learn …

Tai'an celebrates Cultural and Natural Heritage Day
3 years, 9 months ago

Tai'an celebrates Cultural and Natural Heritage Day

China Daily  

A wide range of intangible cultural heritage items were displayed in Taishan district, Ta'an city, Shandong province on June 12 in celebration of its Cultural and Natural Heritage Day. More than 20 local intangible cultural heritage items were performed on site, drawing much attention, such as traditional tofu making technique, Taishan gourd carving technique, Taishan paper-cutting and Young's armor restoration …

Tai'an celebrates Cultural and Natural Heritage Day
3 years, 9 months ago

Tai'an celebrates Cultural and Natural Heritage Day

China Daily  

A wide range of intangible cultural heritage items were displayed in Taishan district, Ta'an city, Shandong province on June 12 in celebration of its Cultural and Natural Heritage Day. More than 20 local intangible cultural heritage items were performed on site, drawing much attention, such as traditional tofu making technique, Taishan gourd carving technique, Taishan paper-cutting and Young's armor restoration …

Making a present of the past
4 years, 4 months ago

Making a present of the past

China Daily  

Tourists visit Taishan Mountain in Tai'an city. Porter numbers peaked as tourism boomed after China's reform and opening-up, and they made great contributions to the development of Taishan Mountain's infrastructure. Tourists can also get a taste of the local intangible heritage at Tai'an Old Street, a 25-minute drive from the Taishan Mountain resort, where the local government has supported artisans …

Mount Tai shadow puppetry lives on
6 years, 3 months ago

Mount Tai shadow puppetry lives on

China Daily  

Fan Zheng'an, the sixth-generation inheritor of Mount Tai shadow puppetry explained the key point of shadow puppet performances to his students at the backstage after his daily show. Mount Tai shadow puppetry, a national intangible cultural heritage in Shandong province, has a history of more than 600 years. Nowadays, Mount Tai shadow puppet has been industrialized and developed a series …

Mount Tai shadow puppet show enchants crowds in S. Korea
6 years, 3 months ago

Mount Tai shadow puppet show enchants crowds in S. Korea

China Daily  

The classic shadow puppet show， Shi Gandang Fights against the Evil Wolf, is on display in Seoul. An excellent Mount Tai shadow puppet show was staged in Seoul, South Korea on Nov 27- 29, marveling hundreds of local audience members including cultural fans, intangible cultural heritage experts and students. Jointly hosted by the Shandong Provincial Department Cultural and Tourism and …

Jinan intangible cultural heritage carnival seduces all comers
6 years, 6 months ago

Jinan intangible cultural heritage carnival seduces all comers

China Daily  

The Fifth China Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo opens in Jinan, capital city of Shandong province on Sept 13 to showcase the country's rich and colorful cultural legacies. The main venue, the Jinan Shungeng International Exhibition Center, features a lush 3,300 square meter bamboo forest and also boasts chic buildings to present intangible elements integrating garden art and traditional customs. Rabbit …

Shandong intangible cultural heritage classroom: Mount Tai shadow puppet play
8 years ago

Shandong intangible cultural heritage classroom: Mount Tai shadow puppet play

China Daily  

The first class of the Shandong intangible cultural heritage classroom, led by Fan Zheng'an, a national inheritor of Mount Tai shadow puppet play, opened on March 4 at the Shandong Provincial Cultural Center in Jinan. "I hope the kids will become interested in Mount Tai shadow play through today's class," said Fan, a sixth-generation practitioner of the Mount Tai solo …

Shandong opens intangible cultural heritage classroom
8 years ago

Shandong opens intangible cultural heritage classroom

China Daily  

The curtain of the Shandong intangible cultural heritage classroom at the Shandong Provincial Cultural Center will rise on March 4 to introduce and teach the province's outstanding intangible cultural heritage to kids. Organized by the Shandong Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Center, the classroom will be a great platform for passing on and protecting the province's traditional culture. Every course will …

Mount Tai's king of clay
8 years, 1 month ago

Mount Tai's king of clay

China Daily  

Xuan's talent and dedication to his art is remarkable, and his work has won praise from experts both in China and abroad. In his family's traditional courtyard home, Xuan also runs a 600-square-meter museum dedicated to Mount Tai clay sculpture. Even more importantly, with the constant efforts from all levels of governments in Tai'an, Mount Tai clay sculpture has been …

Tai'an popularizes shadow puppetry via Internet
8 years, 9 months ago

Tai'an popularizes shadow puppetry via Internet

China Daily  

Shadow puppetry in Tai'an, Shandong, with a history of 600 years, is acknowledged as a "living fossil" of Mount Taishan culture. In 2007, Taishan shadow puppetry was inscribed on the National Intangible Cultural Heritage List. To protect and inherit the traditional craftsmanship, local authorities have been trying to link shadow puppetry with the Internet since last year. The "shadow puppetry …

Tai'an popularizes shadow puppetry via Internet
8 years, 9 months ago

Tai'an popularizes shadow puppetry via Internet

China Daily  

Shadow puppetry in Tai'an, Shandong, with a history of 600 years, is acknowledged as a "living fossil" of Mount Taishan culture. In 2007, Taishan shadow puppetry was inscribed on the National Intangible Cultural Heritage List. To protect and inherit the traditional craftsmanship, local authorities have been trying to link shadow puppetry with the Internet since last year. The "shadow puppetry …

Culture Insider: Chinese shadow puppetry[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn
10 years, 7 months ago

Culture Insider: Chinese shadow puppetry[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn

China Daily  

Shadow puppets from the Qing Dynasty are on display at the Shaanxi Art Museum. A shadow puppet play is a form of folk opera that involves cutting animal skin or hard paper into figures and using them in a performance in front of an illuminated backdrop to create the illusion of moving images. As an ancient folk art form, it …

Culture Insider: Chinese shadow puppetry[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn
10 years, 7 months ago

Culture Insider: Chinese shadow puppetry[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn

China Daily  

Shadow puppets from the Qing Dynasty are on display at the Shaanxi Art Museum. A shadow puppet play is a form of folk opera that involves cutting animal skin or hard paper into figures and using them in a performance in front of an illuminated backdrop to create the illusion of moving images. As an ancient folk art form, it …

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