Shandong ICH Interpreter Competition concludes in Tai'an
China DailyThe 2024 Shandong Intangible Cultural Heritage Interpreter Competition in Tai'an, Shandong finished on Oct 28. The event featured a dazzling array of Shandong's ICH items, such as paper-cutting, ancient book restoration, Weifang kite-making skills, and Taishan shadow puppetry. The audience felt the profoundness of ICH at the award ceremony with performances like the tea practice diancha from the Song Dynasty, Ningyang puppetry, drumming and musical instruments, shadow play, and other ICH programs. The city has established over 100 ICH workshops across the city, and hosted events such as the Yellow River Bazaar and ICH Festival to bring ICH closer to the public and enrich their cultural life. Taishan shadow puppetry is on display at the 2024 Shandong ICH Interpreter Competition.