Young people drawn increasingly to cherished traditions
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Young people drawn increasingly to cherished traditions

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By Zhao Ruinan in Nanchang | China Daily | Updated: 2024-03-18 06:31 A primary school student from Ordos, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, performs Ansai waist drum at their school. I want to bridge the gap between intangible cultural heritage and modern life from my perspective, enabling young people to experience the practical application of this heritage in their daily lives," she said. Many young people are genuinely interested in intangible cultural heritage, but previously, there were only a limited number of ways in which people could learn about this ancient craft," she said. The 2023 Intangible Cultural Heritage Data Report released by the Douyin short-video platform shows the platform aired an average of 19,000 livestream broadcasts on intangible cultural heritage every day, with an average of 13 new items per minute that included content related to this topic. Furthermore, in 2021 and 2022, the total number of views of videos related to national-level intangible cultural heritage projects shown on the platform reached 372.6 billion.

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Exhibition zooms in on cultural heritage
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2 months ago

Exhibition zooms in on cultural heritage

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A photo capturing traditional wooden house construction in rural areas of Guangxi. "I was deeply moved by the wisdom of these hardworking people," she says, adding that her work being shortlisted for recommendation is not only a recognition of her efforts but also a motivation for her to continue using the power of photography to promote the transmission and development …

Exhibition zooms in on cultural heritage
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2 months ago

Exhibition zooms in on cultural heritage

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A photo capturing traditional wooden house construction in rural areas of Guangxi. "I was deeply moved by the wisdom of these hardworking people," she says, adding that her work being shortlisted for recommendation is not only a recognition of her efforts but also a motivation for her to continue using the power of photography to promote the transmission and development …

UN tourism forum attracts visitors to try local handcrafting activities
2 months, 2 weeks ago

UN tourism forum attracts visitors to try local handcrafting activities

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A wood carving featuring a girl from the Yao ethnic group is a popular highlight at the forum. "More mini-shows featuring intangible cultural heritage can be performed to address the history and background of Guilin, creating a common understanding between locals and visitors," he says. Guo Qingyang, who is studying tourism management at Colorado State University in the United States, …

Intangible Cultural Heritage Takes Center Stage at Expo, Captivating Modern Audience
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Intangible Cultural Heritage Takes Center Stage at Expo, Captivating Modern Audience

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The article highlights the growing consumer appeal of traditional Chinese medicine and intangible cultural heritage at an expo in Shandong. Visitors can experience traditional Chinese medicine sessions, learn about Bian Que's legacy through performances and workshops, and engage in hands-on activities like weaving. The event aims to promote the integration of intangible cultural heritage into modern life and boost tourism …

Intangible Cultural Heritage Takes Center Stage at Expo, Captivating Visitors with Traditional Cuisine and Wellness Practices
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Intangible Cultural Heritage Takes Center Stage at Expo, Captivating Visitors with Traditional Cuisine and Wellness Practices

China Daily  

The article highlights the growing consumer appeal of traditional Chinese medicine and intangible cultural heritage at an expo in Shandong. Visitors can experience traditional Chinese medicine sessions, learn about Bian Que's legacy through performances and workshops, and engage in hands-on activities like weaving. The event aims to promote the integration of intangible cultural heritage into modern life and boost tourism …

Intangible cultural heritage dazzles Paris
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Intangible cultural heritage dazzles Paris

China Daily  

A porcelain scroll of Lantingji Xu is one of the highlights of the Exposition Reviving Craft exhibition in Paris. Traditional puppetry, embroidery, New Year woodblock prints and wood carvings are creating a strong Chinese vibe at the Musee des Arts Decoratifs in the western wing of the Louvre Museum in the French capital. It is part of Exposition Reviving Craft, …

Intangible cultural heritage dazzles Paris
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Intangible cultural heritage dazzles Paris

China Daily  

A porcelain scroll of Lantingji Xu is one of the highlights of the Exposition Reviving Craft exhibition in Paris. Traditional puppetry, embroidery, New Year woodblock prints and wood carvings are creating a strong Chinese vibe at the Musee des Arts Decoratifs in the western wing of the Louvre Museum in the French capital. It is part of Exposition Reviving Craft, …

Intangible cultural heritage dazzles Paris
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Intangible cultural heritage dazzles Paris

China Daily  

A porcelain scroll of Lantingji Xu is one of the highlights of the Exposition Reviving Craft exhibition in Paris. Traditional puppetry, embroidery, New Year woodblock prints and wood carvings are creating a strong Chinese vibe at the Musee des Arts Decoratifs in the western wing of the Louvre Museum in the French capital. It is part of Exposition Reviving Craft, …

Intangible cultural heritage dazzles Paris
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Intangible cultural heritage dazzles Paris

China Daily  

A porcelain scroll of Lantingji Xu is one of the highlights of the Exposition Reviving Craft exhibition in Paris. Traditional puppetry, embroidery, New Year woodblock prints and wood carvings are creating a strong Chinese vibe at the Musee des Arts Decoratifs in the western wing of the Louvre Museum in the French capital. It is part of Exposition Reviving Craft, …

Intangible cultural heritage dazzles Paris
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Intangible cultural heritage dazzles Paris

China Daily  

A porcelain scroll of Lantingji Xu is one of the highlights of the Exposition Reviving Craft exhibition in Paris. Traditional puppetry, embroidery, New Year woodblock prints and wood carvings are creating a strong Chinese vibe at the Musee des Arts Decoratifs in the western wing of the Louvre Museum in the French capital. It is part of Exposition Reviving Craft, …

Intangible cultural heritage dazzles Paris
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Intangible cultural heritage dazzles Paris

China Daily  

A porcelain scroll of Lantingji Xu is one of the highlights of the Exposition Reviving Craft exhibition in Paris. Traditional puppetry, embroidery, New Year woodblock prints and wood carvings are creating a strong Chinese vibe at the Musee des Arts Decoratifs in the western wing of the Louvre Museum in the French capital. It is part of Exposition Reviving Craft, …

Intangible cultural heritage impresses visitors
6 months, 1 week ago

Intangible cultural heritage impresses visitors

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People from overseas learn on Friday about chuan ta, an intangible cultural heritage art form, at the 2024 Discover China Cultural Tour of Beijing for Diplomats in China. At a table in a meadow, Pang Xianpo, an inheritor of the intangible cultural heritage chuan ta – the art of replicating text and pictures from wooden or stone carvings on paper …

Intangible cultural heritage impresses visitors
6 months, 1 week ago

Intangible cultural heritage impresses visitors

China Daily  

People from overseas learn on Friday about chuan ta, an intangible cultural heritage art form, at the 2024 Discover China Cultural Tour of Beijing for Diplomats in China. At a table in a meadow, Pang Xianpo, an inheritor of the intangible cultural heritage chuan ta – the art of replicating text and pictures from wooden or stone carvings on paper …

Youths hail importance of protecting role of diverse cultural heritage
7 months ago

Youths hail importance of protecting role of diverse cultural heritage

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Guest speakers receive souvenir portraits after sharing their insights on exploring and protecting Chinese culture at a Vision China event in Jinzhou, Liaoning province, on Sunday. FENG YONGBIN/CHINA DAILY The youth dialogue segment of Vision China invited young representatives from various countries, who had just completed a two-day tour of historical attractions and scenic areas across Liaoning, to share their …

Youngsters immerse themselves in intangible cultural heritage in Weifang
7 months ago

Youngsters immerse themselves in intangible cultural heritage in Weifang

China Daily  

On June 8, coinciding with both the Dragon Boat Festival holiday and China's Cultural and Natural Heritage Day, a grand opening ceremony marked the commencement of the Weifang youth intangible cultural heritage study tour in Jiangzhuang town, Weifang. Led by their parents, elementary school students embarked on an ICH study tour to delve into local ICH culture and experience its …

Youths hail importance of protecting role of diverse cultural heritage
7 months ago

Youths hail importance of protecting role of diverse cultural heritage

China Daily  

Guest speakers receive souvenir portraits after sharing their insights on exploring and protecting Chinese culture at a Vision China event in Jinzhou, Liaoning province, on Sunday. FENG YONGBIN/CHINA DAILY The youth dialogue segment of Vision China invited young representatives from various countries, who had just completed a two-day tour of historical attractions and scenic areas across Liaoning, to share their …

Innovative models of intangible cultural heritage unveiled in Zhejiang
7 months ago

Innovative models of intangible cultural heritage unveiled in Zhejiang

China Daily  

Government officials and cultural inheritors attend the event to promote the in-depth development of innovative work in the dissemination of intangible cultural heritage. In a prestigious selection event held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, 36 groundbreaking models of intangible cultural heritage have been meticulously chosen from a pool of 153 contenders nationwide. This event, jointly organized by the Zhejiang provincial department …

Innovative models of intangible cultural heritage unveiled in Zhejiang
7 months ago

Innovative models of intangible cultural heritage unveiled in Zhejiang

China Daily  

Government officials and cultural inheritors attend the event to promote the in-depth development of innovative work in the dissemination of intangible cultural heritage. In a prestigious selection event held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, 36 groundbreaking models of intangible cultural heritage have been meticulously chosen from a pool of 153 contenders nationwide. This event, jointly organized by the Zhejiang provincial department …

Culture and Natural Heritage Day highlights themed exhibitions
7 months, 1 week ago

Culture and Natural Heritage Day highlights themed exhibitions

China Daily  

A series of themed exhibitions are set to greet the public in celebration of this year's Cultural and Natural Heritage Day on June 8, aiming to enhance awareness about the protection of intangible cultural heritage, promote traditional Chinese culture, and foster a supportive social environment for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage, as stated by Li Xiaoliang, an official from the Department …

Culture and Natural Heritage Day highlights themed exhibitions
7 months, 1 week ago

Culture and Natural Heritage Day highlights themed exhibitions

China Daily  

A series of themed exhibitions are set to greet the public in celebration of this year's Cultural and Natural Heritage Day on June 8, aiming to enhance awareness about the protection of intangible cultural heritage, promote traditional Chinese culture, and foster a supportive social environment for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage, as stated by Li Xiaoliang, an official from the Department …

Culture and Natural Heritage Day highlights themed exhibitions
7 months, 1 week ago

Culture and Natural Heritage Day highlights themed exhibitions

China Daily  

A series of themed exhibitions are set to greet the public in celebration of this year's Cultural and Natural Heritage Day on June 8, aiming to enhance awareness about the protection of intangible cultural heritage, promote traditional Chinese culture, and foster a supportive social environment for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage, as stated by Li Xiaoliang, an official from the Department …

Chinese museums greet more young people as passion for traditional culture grows
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese museums greet more young people as passion for traditional culture grows

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People watch a flash mob performance at the Liaoning Museum in Shenyang, Northeast China's Liaoning province, May 4, 2024. BEIJING -- For 24-year-old Li Min, memories of this year's May Day holiday "museum feast" remain vivid, as she visited six museums along the Hexi Corridor in Northwest China's Gansu, which features five UNESCO World Heritage Sites and 53 grottoes spread …

Young people drawn increasingly to cherished traditions
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Young people drawn increasingly to cherished traditions

China Daily  

By Zhao Ruinan in Nanchang | China Daily | Updated: 2024-03-18 06:31 Two young women wearing traditional Chinese hanfu visit a street in Xiangyang, Hubei province, on Oct 10. Moreover, since the 2000s, the post-80s and post-90s age groups have gradually become the main force in society, with higher levels of education and greater cultural acceptance, Su said, adding that …

Young people drawn increasingly to cherished traditions
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Young people drawn increasingly to cherished traditions

China Daily  

By Zhao Ruinan in Nanchang | China Daily | Updated: 2024-03-18 06:31 A primary school student from Ordos, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, performs Ansai waist drum at their school. I want to bridge the gap between intangible cultural heritage and modern life from my perspective, enabling young people to experience the practical application of this heritage in their daily lives," …

Young people drawn increasingly to cherished traditions
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Young people drawn increasingly to cherished traditions

China Daily  

Two young women wearing traditional Chinese hanfu visit a street in Xiangyang, Hubei province, on Oct 10. Moreover, since the 2000s, the post-80s and post-90s age groups have gradually become the main force in society, with higher levels of education and greater cultural acceptance, Su said, adding that they also pursue novelty and individuality, so it's no surprise that young …

Young people drawn increasingly to cherished traditions
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Young people drawn increasingly to cherished traditions

China Daily  

A primary school student from Ordos, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, performs Ansai waist drum at their school. I want to bridge the gap between intangible cultural heritage and modern life from my perspective, enabling young people to experience the practical application of this heritage in their daily lives," she said. Many young people are genuinely interested in intangible cultural heritage, …

Young people drawn increasingly to cherished traditions
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Young people drawn increasingly to cherished traditions

China Daily  

A primary school student from Ordos, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, performs Ansai waist drum at their school. I want to bridge the gap between intangible cultural heritage and modern life from my perspective, enabling young people to experience the practical application of this heritage in their daily lives," she said. Many young people are genuinely interested in intangible cultural heritage, …

Young people drawn increasingly to cherished traditions
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Young people drawn increasingly to cherished traditions

China Daily  

A primary school student from Ordos, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, performs Ansai waist drum at their school. I want to bridge the gap between intangible cultural heritage and modern life from my perspective, enabling young people to experience the practical application of this heritage in their daily lives," she said. Many young people are genuinely interested in intangible cultural heritage, …

Traditional culture given a modern twist
11 months ago

Traditional culture given a modern twist

China Daily  

Items made with traditional techniques under the Yuxun program, which was launched by the Beijing Gongmei Group, on display in Beijing in October. "We can surely go further once standardized products with the characteristics of traditional Chinese culture are in place," she said. Song Junhua, director of Sun Yat-sen University's Institute of Chinese Intangible Cultural Heritage, said such heritage is …

Traditional culture given a modern twist
11 months ago

Traditional culture given a modern twist

China Daily  

Items made with traditional techniques under the Yuxun program, which was launched by the Beijing Gongmei Group, on display in Beijing in October. "We can surely go further once standardized products with the characteristics of traditional Chinese culture are in place," she said. Song Junhua, director of Sun Yat-sen University's Institute of Chinese Intangible Cultural Heritage, said such heritage is …

Intangible cultural heritage event set to kick off in Beijing
1 year, 3 months ago

Intangible cultural heritage event set to kick off in Beijing

China Daily  

By Yang Feiyue | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2023-10-10 15:57 A pre-event activity featuring intangible cultural heritage experiences is held to announce the opening of the first Beijing International Week of Intangible Cultural Heritage. The first Beijing International Week of Intangible Cultural Heritage will be held during Oct 22-25. Approximately 150 representatives from the intangible cultural heritage field will be invited …

Cultural heritage show produces the goods
1 year, 5 months ago

Cultural heritage show produces the goods

China Daily  

A scene of Hi Producer features the crew of the cultural program Chuan Cheng, with actor Guo Xiaodong portraying the program's director and actress Zhang Nan playing a novice editor. A popular series, Hi Producer, which showcases 16 examples of intangible cultural heritage, has boosted tourism and the sale of cultural products in Suzhou, in East China's Jiangsu province, its …

Cultural heritage show produces the goods
1 year, 5 months ago

Cultural heritage show produces the goods

China Daily  

A scene of Hi Producer features the crew of the cultural program Chuan Cheng, with actor Guo Xiaodong portraying the program's director and actress Zhang Nan playing a novice editor. A popular series, Hi Producer, which showcases 16 examples of intangible cultural heritage, has boosted tourism and the sale of cultural products in Suzhou, in East China's Jiangsu province, its …

Modern travelers immerse themselves in traditional life
1 year, 6 months ago

Modern travelers immerse themselves in traditional life

China Daily  

Tourists learn a dance from the Li ethnic group in Sanya, Hainan province. GUO CHENG/XINHUA Singer performs Other forms of local intangible cultural heritage, such as dragon boat races, have been highlighted at the park during public holidays. Learning tours at the Xiangyang attraction that highlight local intangible cultural heritage attracted a total of more than 50,000 visits from primary …

Modern travelers immerse themselves in traditional life
1 year, 6 months ago

Modern travelers immerse themselves in traditional life

China Daily  

Folk artists beat traditional Sizhou Battle Drums at Tianma town in the southeast of Guizhou province. HU PANXUE/FOR CHINA DAILY Products launched Zhang Yan, an official at the provincial culture and tourism department in Zhejiang, said intangible cultural heritage now features at more than 160 major tourist attractions and a dozen tourist routes in the province. The agency is enhancing …

Modern travelers immerse themselves in traditional life
1 year, 6 months ago

Modern travelers immerse themselves in traditional life

China Daily  

Folk artists beat traditional Sizhou Battle Drums at Tianma town in the southeast of Guizhou province. HU PANXUE/FOR CHINA DAILY Products launched Zhang Yan, an official at the provincial culture and tourism department in Zhejiang, said intangible cultural heritage now features at more than 160 major tourist attractions and a dozen tourist routes in the province. The agency is enhancing …

Digitalization brings cultural heritage to life
1 year, 6 months ago

Digitalization brings cultural heritage to life

China Daily  

Visitors look at the exhibits in the Yueqing Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum in Yueqing, Zhejiang province. The new branch of the Yueqing Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum opened on Monday, which will serve as a new space for experiencing intangible cultural heritage. It consists of a basic display area, digital scene area, lecture hall for intangible cultural heritage, themed creative area …

Digitalization brings cultural heritage to life
1 year, 6 months ago

Digitalization brings cultural heritage to life

China Daily  

Visitors look at the exhibits in the Yueqing Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum in Yueqing, Zhejiang province. The new branch of the Yueqing Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum opened on Monday, which will serve as a new space for experiencing intangible cultural heritage. It consists of a basic display area, digital scene area, lecture hall for intangible cultural heritage, themed creative area …

Promotion of intangible cultural heritage to enhance tourism
1 year, 10 months ago

Promotion of intangible cultural heritage to enhance tourism

China Daily  

Performers stage a fish-shaped lantern dance, a local intangible cultural heritage art, at Huizhou ancient town in Huangshan, Anhui province, in January. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism has called for efforts to promote the integration of intangible cultural heritage into the tourism industry on a wider scale and to a higher level. Its combination with tourism provides a key …

Creation of filigree is fiddly, but a joy
2 years, 8 months ago

Creation of filigree is fiddly, but a joy

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A model wears a filigree inlay phoenix coronet by the Shugong Classical Jewelry Studio. The renaissance in traditional clothing known as hanfu, created in recent years by popular TV dramas, has also helped breathe new life into the ancient craft, especially among the youth. "Although most of our buyers were born in the 1970s and 80s, this ancient craft also …

Exhibition spotlights intangible cultural heritages
3 years, 4 months ago

Exhibition spotlights intangible cultural heritages

China Daily  

Visitors admire intangible cultural heritage artworks at an exhibition that opened at Yangfan Gallery in Ningbo, East China's Zhejiang province on Aug 23. An exhibition featuring 80 intangible cultural heritage artworks opened at Yangfan Gallery in Ningbo, East China's Zhejiang province on Aug 23. Artworks displayed at an exhibition that opened at Yangfan Gallery in Ningbo, East China's Zhejiang province …

​Jinan's ICH flourishes amid promotion efforts
3 years, 4 months ago

​Jinan's ICH flourishes amid promotion efforts

China Daily  

Intangible culture heritage is thriving in Jinan, capital of East China's Shandong province, due to the city's promotion efforts. The Shanghe handwoven cloth making technique, a municipal-level intangible cultural heritage in Jinan, has a history of more than 1,000 years. The city's cultural and tourism bureau has created tourism routes focusing on intangible cultural heritages including traditional Chinese medicine, folk …

Weaving a bright future
3 years, 5 months ago

Weaving a bright future

China Daily  

Zhuang brocade weaver Li Donglian works with a colleague at a workshop in June in Nanning, the capital of the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. XIE ZHONGGUO/FOR CHINA DAILY Editor's note: From arts and crafts to knowledge and skills, China's intangible cultural heritage is invaluably embedded in its ethnic communities. But in 2016, Li was given a life-changing opportunity to find …

Protecting the intangible takes a special touch
3 years, 7 months ago

Protecting the intangible takes a special touch

China Daily  

The Guizhou Statistics Bureau says that in the period 2016-2020 Guizhou Qiandongnan prefecture received 483 million tourist visits and tourism income of 420 billion yuan. Protecting intangible cultural heritage means maintaining cultural diversity, the foundation of cultural tourism, says Lyu Pintian, a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Arts. At one of the events, the China Intangible Heritage and Tourism …

Protecting the intangible takes a special touch
3 years, 7 months ago

Protecting the intangible takes a special touch

China Daily  

The Guizhou Statistics Bureau says that in the period 2016-2020 Guizhou Qiandongnan prefecture received 483 million tourist visits and tourism income of 420 billion yuan. Protecting intangible cultural heritage means maintaining cultural diversity, the foundation of cultural tourism, says Lyu Pintian, a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Arts. At one of the events, the China Intangible Heritage and Tourism …

Cultural connections gain fresh life
3 years, 8 months ago

Cultural connections gain fresh life

China Daily  

The sculpture Galloping Horse Treading on a Flying Swallow on display at the Gansu Provincial Museum in June. Xu says that, in planning for exhibitions in BRI countries, it is essential that curators bring over cultural relics with elements that local audiences will be familiar with, or connect with in some other way. "At present, the exhibitions we have held …

Cultural connections gain fresh life
3 years, 8 months ago

Cultural connections gain fresh life

China Daily  

The sculpture Galloping Horse Treading on a Flying Swallow on display at the Gansu Provincial Museum in June. Xu says that, in planning for exhibitions in BRI countries, it is essential that curators bring over cultural relics with elements that local audiences will be familiar with, or connect with in some other way. "At present, the exhibitions we have held …

Docuseries highlights country's cultural heritage inheritors
4 years, 10 months ago

Docuseries highlights country's cultural heritage inheritors

China Daily  

Editor's note: It's hard to imagine how dull the fabric of Chinese culture would be if most of the intangible cultural heritage in this country was gone. Luckily, since 2006, a total of 1,372 traditional arts, crafts and customs have been recognized as national cultural heritage by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Ji Keliang, consolidating Maotai's status as national …

Docuseries highlights country's cultural heritage inheritors
4 years, 10 months ago

Docuseries highlights country's cultural heritage inheritors

China Daily  

Editor's note: It's hard to imagine how dull the fabric of Chinese culture would be if most of the intangible cultural heritage in this country was gone. Luckily, since 2006, a total of 1,372 traditional arts, crafts and customs have been recognized as national cultural heritage by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Ji Keliang, consolidating Maotai's status as national …

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