Seven intangible cultural heritage items from Zhangjiagang gain provincial recognition
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Seven intangible cultural heritage items from Zhangjiagang gain provincial recognition

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Seven intangible cultural heritage items from Zhangjiagan, a county-level city in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, have been selected for inclusion on the provincial-level list. These items span traditional dance, craftsmanship, folk literature, traditional music, traditional medicine, and traditional sports, showcasing the region's rich cultural diversity. Legend of Shi Nai'an This legend involves the place names, landscapes, and customs of the Heyang Mountain area in Zhangjiagang, providing valuable insight into the social conditions and customs of the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties. Chrysanthemum wine making technique As a traditional beverage locally produced and consumed in the Heyang Mountain area of Zhangjiagang, Chrysanthemum wine remains a festive delight, crafted from locally sourced glutinous rice and wild chrysanthemum flowers.

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Qijiang embraces tradition to improve economy
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4 weeks ago

Qijiang embraces tradition to improve economy

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A lantern-adorned alley in Dongxi Ancient Town in Chongqing's Qijiang district. Huang Xiaobo, a farmer in Dongxi with a family tradition of woodcarving, has applied for intangible cultural heritage status for "Huang's Woodcarving". Bamboo-woven dustpans, a common farming tool in local areas, is also a tradition that has been handed down over hundreds of years, and the local people have …

Qijiang embraces tradition to improve economy
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4 weeks ago

Qijiang embraces tradition to improve economy

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In Qijiang district in southwestern Chongqing, its 2,000-year-old salt trade, immigrant culture and Liao people's culture, as well as its regional cuisines are being better explored to help improve livelihoods and the local economy. Huang Xiaobo, a farmer in Dongxi with a family tradition of woodcarving, has applied for intangible cultural heritage status for "Huang's Woodcarving". Bamboo-woven dustpans, a common …

Qijiang embraces tradition to improve economy
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Qijiang embraces tradition to improve economy

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By ZHUANG QIANGE and PANG BO | China Daily | Updated: 2024-11-26 09:45 A lantern-adorned alley in Dongxi Ancient Town in Chongqing's Qijiang district. Huang Xiaobo, a farmer in Dongxi with a family tradition of woodcarving, has applied for intangible cultural heritage status for "Huang's Woodcarving". Bamboo-woven dustpans, a common farming tool in local areas, is also a tradition that …

Exhibition zooms in on cultural heritage
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Exhibition zooms in on cultural heritage

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By Yang Feiyue| China Daily| Updated :2024-11-08 Producers of 10 short films on intangible cultural heritage are specially commended during an exhibition in Kaihua county in Quzhou city, Zhejiang province, in October. This craftsmanship is not only the core value of intangible cultural heritage but also a key reason it has been preserved over time," Zhong says. Zhong's film and …

Masterful Wood Carving: Unraveling the Secrets of Ancient Craftsmanship in Huizhou
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Masterful Wood Carving: Unraveling the Secrets of Ancient Craftsmanship in Huizhou

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Traditional arts and crafts have left a stunning legacy of art in the Huizhou area, showcasing the intricate details and cultural significance of Chinese heritage. Master artisans like Kuai Zhenghua, a 62-year-old national-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor of Huizhou wood carving, meticulously restore ancient wood carvings, revealing stories of legendary rulers and historical figures through clues and observations. Their dedication …

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

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

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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 Modern Audience
2 months 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 captured in Zhejiang
2 months ago

Intangible cultural heritage captured in Zhejiang

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chinadaily.com.cn| Updated :2024-10-24 The 2024 intangible cultural heritage film and photo exhibition opened in Kaihua county in Zhejiang province's Quzhou city on Wednesday. Some 500 films and photos about intangible cultural heritage are on display at the 2024 intangible cultural heritage film and photo exhibition, which opened in Kaihua county in Zhejiang province's Quzhou city on Wednesday. Nearly 100 participants, …

Event focuses on cultural heritage preservation
5 months ago

Event focuses on cultural heritage preservation

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A wide variety of intangible cultural heritage is displayed across the Yaohu Town scenic area in Yixing, Jiangsu province during the second Annual Conference on the Preservation of China's Intangible Cultural Heritage. The second Annual Conference on the Preservation of China's Intangible Cultural Heritage kicked off in Yaohu Town, Yixing, Jiangsu province, on Saturday. Meanwhile, Anda Union, an ensemble from …

Event focuses on cultural heritage preservation
5 months ago

Event focuses on cultural heritage preservation

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A wide variety of intangible cultural heritage is displayed across the Yaohu Town scenic area in Yixing, Jiangsu province during the second Annual Conference on the Preservation of China's Intangible Cultural Heritage. The second Annual Conference on the Preservation of China's Intangible Cultural Heritage kicked off in Yaohu Town, Yixing, Jiangsu province, on Saturday. Meanwhile, Anda Union, an ensemble from …

Beijing launches cultural heritage tourism routes
6 months, 1 week ago

Beijing launches cultural heritage tourism routes

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A wine brewing technique from Beijing is one of the highlights on display at the Cultural and Natural Heritage Day celebration in Beijing on Friday. At the recent Cultural and Natural Heritage Day celebration in Beijing, multiple tourism routes featuring elements of intangible cultural heritage were unveiled, marking a collaborative effort between the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism …

Beijing launches cultural heritage tourism routes
6 months, 1 week ago

Beijing launches cultural heritage tourism routes

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A wine brewing technique from Beijing is one of the highlights on display at the Cultural and Natural Heritage Day celebration in Beijing on Friday. At the recent Cultural and Natural Heritage Day celebration in Beijing, multiple tourism routes featuring elements of intangible cultural heritage were unveiled, marking a collaborative effort between the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism …

Beijing launches cultural heritage tourism routes
6 months, 1 week ago

Beijing launches cultural heritage tourism routes

China Daily  

A wine brewing technique from Beijing is one of the highlights on display at the Cultural and Natural Heritage Day celebration in Beijing on Friday. At the recent Cultural and Natural Heritage Day celebration in Beijing, multiple tourism routes featuring elements of intangible cultural heritage were unveiled, marking a collaborative effort between the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism …

Beijing launches cultural heritage tourism routes
6 months, 1 week ago

Beijing launches cultural heritage tourism routes

China Daily  

A wine brewing technique from Beijing is one of the highlights on display at the Cultural and Natural Heritage Day celebration in Beijing on Friday. At the recent Cultural and Natural Heritage Day celebration in Beijing, multiple tourism routes featuring elements of intangible cultural heritage were unveiled, marking a collaborative effort between the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism …

Beijing launches cultural heritage tourism routes
6 months, 1 week ago

Beijing launches cultural heritage tourism routes

China Daily  

A wine brewing technique from Beijing is one of the highlights on display at the Cultural and Natural Heritage Day celebration in Beijing on Friday. At the recent Cultural and Natural Heritage Day celebration in Beijing, multiple tourism routes featuring elements of intangible cultural heritage were unveiled, marking a collaborative effort between the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism …

Innovative models of intangible cultural heritage unveiled in Zhejiang
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Innovative models of intangible cultural heritage unveiled in Zhejiang

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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
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Innovative models of intangible cultural heritage unveiled in Zhejiang

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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 …

Intangible cultural heritage promotes rural vitalization in Dongying
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Intangible cultural heritage promotes rural vitalization in Dongying

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At Yangmiao Huangheli, a cultural and tourism project in Dongying, East China's Shandong province, visitors can appreciate Yellow River culture through a variety of intangible cultural heritage handicrafts. Local intangible cultural heritage has become a spotlight in rural vitalization, with several cultural and tourism projects flourishing in Dongying, East China's Shandong province. In Dongji township, Kenli district of Dongying, 140 …

Rangtang county showcases intangible cultural heritage in Beijing exhibition
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Rangtang county showcases intangible cultural heritage in Beijing exhibition

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A view of Rangtang in the west of the Aba Tibetan and Qiang autonomous prefecture, Sichuan province. An exhibition featuring ethnic intangible cultural heritage, including embroidery, Tibetan incense, and thangka, from Rangtang county, opened at Beihai Park in Beijing on Sunday. The exhibition highlights over 80 pieces of intangible cultural heritage and more than 200 intangible cultural creative products across …

Palpable protection of the intangible
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Palpable protection of the intangible

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The author Stephanie Stone. As the only province in China with no plains, Guizhou's terrain presents an incredible challenge to the work of protecting the province's intangible cultural heritage. So these ancient arts must be incorporated into the education system, or offered in training workshops or intensive summer camps that work toward a degree program or fit into a young …

Palpable protection of the intangible
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Palpable protection of the intangible

China Daily  

The author Stephanie Stone. As the only province in China with no plains, Guizhou's terrain presents an incredible challenge to the work of protecting the province's intangible cultural heritage. So these ancient arts must be incorporated into the education system, or offered in training workshops or intensive summer camps that work toward a degree program or fit into a young …

Zhangjiagang launches Yangtze River Culture-themed travel route
1 year ago

Zhangjiagang launches Yangtze River Culture-themed travel route

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Zhangjiagang, a county-level city in Suzhou, East China's Jiangsu province, unveiled a travel route blending history, art, and food during this year's Yangtze River Culture Festival. The first stop is Huangsipu Ecological Park, where an immersive exhibition showcases paintings depicting the Yangtze River's legacy and a groundbreaking archaeological experience, fusing augmented reality, virtual reality, and mixed reality technologies. At the …

Shandong rekindles fine traditional culture
1 year, 1 month ago

Shandong rekindles fine traditional culture

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The ninth Nishan Forum on World Civilizations in Qufu, Shandong province, is set to break new ground with expanded international participation and an unwavering commitment to openness. Shandong, the birthplace of Confucian culture and an important birthplace of Chinese civilization, adheres to tradition while also innovating, allowing traditional Chinese culture to shine in the new era, local media reported. In …

Intangible cultural heritage event set to kick off in Beijing
1 year, 2 months ago

Intangible cultural heritage event set to kick off in Beijing

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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 …

Crafting Hangzhou's 'future tradition'
1 year, 2 months ago

Crafting Hangzhou's 'future tradition'

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A visitor checks out some of the crafts on display at the workshop of Serbian artist Jovana Zhang in Qingshan village, Zhejiang province. CHINA DAILY Serbian artist's unique creations bringing China's rich cultural heritage to a modern audience Nestled amid lush mountains and a lucid reservoir, Qingshan village in Yuhang district lies some 40 kilometers to the northwest of Hangzhou …

Crafting Hangzhou's 'future tradition'
1 year, 2 months ago

Crafting Hangzhou's 'future tradition'

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By QI XIAO in Hangzhou | China Daily | Updated: 2023-10-09 09:15 A visitor checks out some of the crafts on display at the workshop of Serbian artist Jovana Zhang in Qingshan village, Zhejiang province. CHINA DAILY Serbian artist's unique creations bringing China's rich cultural heritage to a modern audience Nestled amid lush mountains and a lucid reservoir, Qingshan village …

Crafting Hangzhou's 'future tradition'
1 year, 2 months ago

Crafting Hangzhou's 'future tradition'

China Daily  

A visitor checks out some of the crafts on display at the workshop of Serbian artist Jovana Zhang in Qingshan village, Zhejiang province. CHINA DAILY Serbian artist's unique creations bringing China's rich cultural heritage to a modern audience Nestled amid lush mountains and a lucid reservoir, Qingshan village in Yuhang district lies some 40 kilometers to the northwest of Hangzhou …

Crafting Hangzhou's 'future tradition'
1 year, 2 months ago

Crafting Hangzhou's 'future tradition'

China Daily  

A visitor checks out some of the crafts on display at the workshop of Serbian artist Jovana Zhang in Qingshan village, Zhejiang province. CHINA DAILY Serbian artist's unique creations bringing China's rich cultural heritage to a modern audience Nestled amid lush mountains and a lucid reservoir, Qingshan village in Yuhang district lies some 40 kilometers to the northwest of Hangzhou …

Explore vibrant cultural heritage in Shandong
1 year, 3 months ago

Explore vibrant cultural heritage in Shandong

China Daily  

The Yellow River, known as China's "mother river", spans about 5,464 kilometers and flows through nine provincial-level regions. It is an age-old witness to local culture and has helped nurture the bountiful intangible cultural heritage items in Shandong. According to statistics from the Shandong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, Shandong is also home to four UNESCO World Heritage sites, …

Explore vibrant cultural heritage in Shandong
1 year, 3 months ago

Explore vibrant cultural heritage in Shandong

China Daily  

The Yellow River, known as China's "mother river", spans about 5,464 kilometers and flows through nine provincial-level regions. It is an age-old witness to local culture and has helped nurture the bountiful intangible cultural heritage items in Shandong. According to statistics from the Shandong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, Shandong is also home to four UNESCO World Heritage sites, …

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 …

Culture and tourism shows set to draw in the public
1 year, 9 months ago

Culture and tourism shows set to draw in the public

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Creative cultural items from Zhoushan, Zhejiang province, displayed at the 16th China Yiwu Cultural and Tourism Products Trade Fair held in September 2021. While the 2023 Intangible Cultural Heritage Brand Summit will be held in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, from Thursday to Saturday, the 17th China Yiwu Cultural and Tourism Products Trade Fair will kick off in Yiwu, Zhejiang province, on …

Rizhao eyes preservation of traditional handicrafts
1 year, 9 months ago

Rizhao eyes preservation of traditional handicrafts

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Rizhao, a coastal city in East China's Shandong province, is exploring innovative ways to preserve and develop its traditional cultural handicrafts to boost its cultural industry. The city is rich in culture resources, especially traditional handicrafts and intangible cultural heritage items, including black pottery, pankou, a traditional Chinese knot button, and guomenjian, a traditional paper-made decoration for windows and doors. …

Cultural relics exhibition underway in Quzhou
1 year, 10 months ago

Cultural relics exhibition underway in Quzhou

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chinadaily.com.cn| Updated :2023-01-28 Ancient stationery accessories are on display at the Quzhou Museum in Quzhou, Zhejiang province. The Quzhou Museum recently displayed more than 100 cultural relics collected over the past two years, local media reported on Jan 27. The Quzhou Museum has been making great efforts to collect and protect cultural relics. Through purchases, handovers and donations, the museum …

Earlier-time boosters of cultural confidence
2 years, 2 months ago

Earlier-time boosters of cultural confidence

China Daily  

SONG CHEN/CHINA DAILY Popular appeal of the past continues to grow as value of nation's historical heritage is better understood Editor's note: A survey among China Daily's overseas readers ahead of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China shows that the nation's ecological progress, economy, diplomacy, science and technology, and the Belt and Road Initiative are among …

Earlier-time boosters of cultural confidence
2 years, 2 months ago

Earlier-time boosters of cultural confidence

China Daily  

Editor's note: A survey among China Daily's overseas readers ahead of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China shows that the nation's ecological progress, economy, diplomacy, science and technology, and the Belt and Road Initiative are among some of the most closely observed issues. Apart from Liangzhu, a long list of key achievements in deciphering the early …

Earlier-time boosters of cultural confidence
2 years, 2 months ago

Earlier-time boosters of cultural confidence

China Daily  

SONG CHEN/CHINA DAILY Popular appeal of the past continues to grow as value of nation's historical heritage is better understood Editor's note: A survey among China Daily's overseas readers ahead of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China shows that the nation's ecological progress, economy, diplomacy, science and technology, and the Belt and Road Initiative are among …

Earlier-time boosters of cultural confidence
2 years, 2 months ago

Earlier-time boosters of cultural confidence

China Daily  

SONG CHEN/CHINA DAILY Popular appeal of the past continues to grow as value of nation's historical heritage is better understood Editor's note: A survey among China Daily's overseas readers ahead of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China shows that the nation's ecological progress, economy, diplomacy, science and technology, and the Belt and Road Initiative are among …

Earlier-time boosters of cultural confidence
2 years, 2 months ago

Earlier-time boosters of cultural confidence

China Daily  

Editor's note: A survey among China Daily's overseas readers ahead of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China shows that the nation's ecological progress, economy, diplomacy, science and technology, and the Belt and Road Initiative are among some of the most closely observed issues. Apart from Liangzhu, a long list of key achievements in deciphering the early …

Jinan expo to highlight richness of intangible cultural heritage
2 years, 4 months ago

Jinan expo to highlight richness of intangible cultural heritage

China Daily  

Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, nearly 1,400 intangible cultural heritage workshops have been established in poverty-stricken areas in a bid to help lift people out of poverty. The expo will present intangible cultural heritage items related to tea, Chinese tea art, tea ceremonies and tea processing techniques, to show the herbal infusion's close connection …

Jinan focuses on intangible cultural heritage inheritance
2 years, 4 months ago

Jinan focuses on intangible cultural heritage inheritance

China Daily  

Jinan, capital of East China's Shandong province, has been making efforts to promote the preservation of intangible cultural heritages to fuel its culture industry. Now, 13 Yellow River intangible cultural heritage museums and a batch of special museum featuring intangible cultural heritages have been built in Jinan. Jinan currently is home to 13 national intangible cultural heritage items, 108 items …

Intangible cultural heritage exhibition delights and unites in Xinjiang
2 years, 4 months ago

Intangible cultural heritage exhibition delights and unites in Xinjiang

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An intangible cultural heritage exhibition kicked off at the Xinjiang Art Museum in Urumqi, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, on July 31. The five-day event features more than 300 intangible cultural heritage items from 19 provinces and cities that have been paired up to assist Xinjiang as well as 14 cities and prefectures across Xinjiang. Hu Heping, head of …

Intangible cultural heritage exhibition delights and unites in Xinjiang
2 years, 4 months ago

Intangible cultural heritage exhibition delights and unites in Xinjiang

China Daily  

An intangible cultural heritage exhibition kicked off at the Xinjiang Art Museum in Urumqi, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, on July 31. The five-day event features more than 300 intangible cultural heritage items from 19 provinces and cities that have been paired up to assist Xinjiang as well as 14 cities and prefectures across Xinjiang. Hu Heping, head of …

Follow this travel route for Zhoushan's intangible culture
2 years, 6 months ago

Follow this travel route for Zhoushan's intangible culture

China Daily  

A handicraftsman makes a wooden boat model. The Zhoushan travel route is a merger of the two-day Putuo Island route and one-day ancient Dongsha fishing town route. The ancient Dongsha fishing town route features the Museum of Jin Weiying's Lifetime, China Marine and Fishery Museum, and food streets filled with Dongsha's local delicacies. Tourists can also visit the studios of …

Traditional handicrafts kept and passed down in Shandong
2 years, 8 months ago

Traditional handicrafts kept and passed down in Shandong

China Daily  

Shandong province in East China is regarded as an important cradle of Chinese civilization, having generated a diverse range of civilizations, including refined and sophisticated art and handicrafts. Earlier this month, Shandong released an action plan for promoting high-quality development of the province's traditional handicrafts, which stressed that the development of handicrafts should ensure direct benefits to the people. The …

Shandong sees success in protecting historical legacy
2 years, 11 months ago

Shandong sees success in protecting historical legacy

China Daily  

In recent years, East China's Shandong province has been stepping up efforts to promote the protection of intangible cultural heritage, and boosted environmental protection and high-quality development of the Yellow River basin, according to a news conference held on Dec 22. The nine cities along the Yellow River in Shandong have abundant intangible cultural heritage items, including 118 items on …

Intangible cultural heritage sees rich rewards in Shandong
3 years ago

Intangible cultural heritage sees rich rewards in Shandong

China Daily  

Intangible cultural heritage has been playing a vital role in boosting rural revitalization in East China's Shandong province, and the local government has used it to benefit local farmers. Local statistics show that the province now has more than 1.2 million firms and households engaged in the intangible cultural heritage industry, generating an annual business revenue of 160 billion yuan …

Intangible cultural heritage sees rich rewards in Shandong
3 years ago

Intangible cultural heritage sees rich rewards in Shandong

China Daily  

Intangible cultural heritage has been playing a vital role in boosting rural revitalization in East China's Shandong province, and the local government has used it to benefit local farmers. Local statistics show that the province now has more than 1.2 million firms and households engaged in the intangible cultural heritage industry, generating an annual business revenue of 160 billion yuan …

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