Cultural activity puts spotlight on intangible cultural heritage
3 years ago

Cultural activity puts spotlight on intangible cultural heritage

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A cultural activity focusing on the protection of intangible cultural heritage kicks off in Tai'an, East China's Shandong province on Dec 23. A special cultural activity focusing on the protection of intangible cultural heritage in the Yellow River basin and along the Grand Canal will kick off in Tai'an, East China's Shandong province on Dec 23 and will run until Dec 26. The activity, entitled "Promoting revitalization of traditional handicrafts, boosting protection of intangible cultural heritage", will showcase the charm and beauty of Shandong's intangible cultural heritage and highlight the local government's success in protecting intangible cultural heritage in the Yellow River basin and along the Grand Canal. The activity will explore the cultural value of the Yellow River and the Grand Canal, and showcase the traditional culture of China.

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Exploring heritage along the Grand Canal through art
1 week, 6 days ago

Exploring heritage along the Grand Canal through art

China Daily  

2024 marks the 10th anniversary of China's successful bid to inscribe China's Grand Canal as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In an effort to introduce China's Grand Canal and its related cultural heritage to a broader audience, the "China Chic - Reviving China's Heritage" project by China Daily Website is calling for artists worldwide to show their artistic finesse and …

Exploring heritage along the Grand Canal through art
1 week, 6 days ago

Exploring heritage along the Grand Canal through art

China Daily  

2024 marks the 10th anniversary of China's successful bid to inscribe China's Grand Canal as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In an effort to introduce China's Grand Canal and its related cultural heritage to a broader audience, the "China Chic - Reviving China's Heritage" project by China Daily Website is calling for artists worldwide to show their artistic finesse and …

Festival highlighting Yellow River, Mount Tai kicked off in Tai'an
2 months, 1 week ago

Festival highlighting Yellow River, Mount Tai kicked off in Tai'an

China Daily  

A cultural festival highlighting Yellow River and Mount Tai kicked off in Tai'an, Shandong province on Oct 9. Beginning in 2018, the cultural festival has advanced the continual development of tourism in Tai'an through promoting the cultures of the Yellow River and Mount Tai. In recent years, Tai'an has made high-standard advancements in the construction of the ecological protection and …

Festival highlighting Yellow River, Mount Tai kicked off in Tai'an
2 months, 1 week ago

Festival highlighting Yellow River, Mount Tai kicked off in Tai'an

China Daily  

A cultural festival highlighting Yellow River and Mount Tai kicked off in Tai'an, Shandong province on Oct 9. Beginning in 2018, the cultural festival has advanced the continual development of tourism in Tai'an through promoting the cultures of the Yellow River and Mount Tai. In recent years, Tai'an has made high-standard advancements in the construction of the ecological protection and …

Historical treasures of Grand Canal saved for next generation
3 months ago

Historical treasures of Grand Canal saved for next generation

China Daily  

Environment Beijing is enhancing environmental management, improving the canal ecosystem and developing cultural living areas. In Xicheng district, Beijing's Shichahai Scenic Area, the starting point of the Tonghui River, saw the construction of a 3-kilometer lakeside walking path and the establishment of a 10.9-hectare Xihai Wetland Park in 2018. After comprehensive repairs and preservation of the cultural relics, the area …

Historical treasures of Grand Canal saved for next generation
3 months ago

Historical treasures of Grand Canal saved for next generation

China Daily  

The Grand Canal flows through Tongzhou district of Beijing. Once a pivotal inland transport hub along the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, the capital is now making great strides in protecting, inheriting and utilizing the cultural significance and historical legacy associated with the Grand Canal. Wang Youquan, director of the archaeology division at the Beijing Cultural Heritage Bureau, stated that the essence …

Historical treasures of Grand Canal saved for next generation
3 months ago

Historical treasures of Grand Canal saved for next generation

China Daily  

Renovation Meanwhile, the capital has been advancing the repair of historical sites, raising the level of cultural relics protection to new heights. Wanning Bridge in Xicheng district, a hub of the Beijing Central Axis and the Grand Canal, is a historical and cultural landmark in ancient Beijing. In Changping district, the Baifu Spring, known as the water source of the …

Historical treasures of Grand Canal saved for next generation
3 months ago

Historical treasures of Grand Canal saved for next generation

China Daily  

The Grand Canal flows through Tongzhou district of Beijing. Once a pivotal inland transport hub along the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, the capital is now making great strides in protecting, inheriting and utilizing the cultural significance and historical legacy associated with the Grand Canal. Wang Youquan, director of the archaeology division at the Beijing Cultural Heritage Bureau, stated that the essence …

Historical treasures of Grand Canal saved for next generation
3 months ago

Historical treasures of Grand Canal saved for next generation

China Daily  

Environment Beijing is enhancing environmental management, improving the canal ecosystem and developing cultural living areas. In Xicheng district, Beijing's Shichahai Scenic Area, the starting point of the Tonghui River, saw the construction of a 3-kilometer lakeside walking path and the establishment of a 10.9-hectare Xihai Wetland Park in 2018. After comprehensive repairs and preservation of the cultural relics, the area …

Historical treasures of Grand Canal saved for next generation
3 months ago

Historical treasures of Grand Canal saved for next generation

China Daily  

Renovation Meanwhile, the capital has been advancing the repair of historical sites, raising the level of cultural relics protection to new heights. Wanning Bridge in Xicheng district, a hub of the Beijing Central Axis and the Grand Canal, is a historical and cultural landmark in ancient Beijing. In Changping district, the Baifu Spring, known as the water source of the …

The Grand Canal and reviving tradition of Chinese culture – talks held in Yangzhou
3 months, 3 weeks ago

The Grand Canal and reviving tradition of Chinese culture – talks held in Yangzhou

China Daily  

Gu Feng, former head of the Yangzhou Cultural Heritage Bureau, makes a speech at the sharing meeting on Aug 30, 2024. Gu Feng, former head of the Yangzhou Cultural Heritage Bureau, said the Yangzhou section of the Grand Canal has played a pivotal role in grain transportation and agricultural irrigation in a long history since the Sui Dynasty. He underscored …

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 …

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 …

Ancient towns span history and the future
7 months ago

Ancient towns span history and the future

China Daily  

Tourists enjoy a break at the ancient town. Throughout many centuries of history, the Grand Canal of China that traverses north and south has nurtured countless towns and villages along its path. These ancient towns, preserved through the ages thanks to their symbiotic relationship with the canal, stand as the finest witnesses and custodians of civilization. Eighteen canal towns in …

Ancient towns span history and the future
7 months ago

Ancient towns span history and the future

China Daily  

Tourists enjoy a break at the ancient town. Throughout many centuries of history, the Grand Canal of China that traverses north and south has nurtured countless towns and villages along its path. These ancient towns, preserved through the ages thanks to their symbiotic relationship with the canal, stand as the finest witnesses and custodians of civilization. Eighteen canal towns in …

Grand Canal exhibition in China showcases archaeological findings
7 months, 1 week ago

Grand Canal exhibition in China showcases archaeological findings

China Daily  

With a history of more than 2,500 years, the Grand Canal, connecting Beijing and Hangzhou in East China's Zhejiang province, served as a significant transportation artery in ancient China. An exhibition showcasing the significant archaeological discoveries along the Grand Canal opened in East China's Jiangsu province on Tuesday, to mark the 10th anniversary of the ancient artificial waterway successfully being …

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

Intangible cultural heritage promotes rural vitalization in Dongying

China Daily  

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 …

Wuxi's Grand Canal showcases cultural heritage and tourism potential in overseas promotion season
8 months ago

Wuxi's Grand Canal showcases cultural heritage and tourism potential in overseas promotion season

China Daily  

A panoramic view of the Grand Canal scenic area, with high-rise buildings looming in the background, in Wuxi, Jiangsu province. The Grand Canal Tourism Overseas Promotion Season, inaugurated on April 1 in collaboration with eight provinces and cities along the canal, presented the natural beauty, cultural legacy, and social customs of the Grand Canal to both domestic and international audiences. …

Wuxi's Grand Canal showcases cultural heritage and tourism potential in overseas promotion season
8 months ago

Wuxi's Grand Canal showcases cultural heritage and tourism potential in overseas promotion season

China Daily  

A panoramic view of the Grand Canal scenic area, with high-rise buildings looming in the background, in Wuxi, Jiangsu province. The Grand Canal Tourism Overseas Promotion Season, inaugurated on April 1 in collaboration with eight provinces and cities along the canal, presented the natural beauty, cultural legacy, and social customs of the Grand Canal to both domestic and international audiences. …

Lijin county street refreshed through local ICH items
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Lijin county street refreshed through local ICH items

China Daily  

Tourists visit the time-honored street in Lijin county, Dongying. There, visitors can appreciate the natural scenery of the Yellow River, experience traditional folklore, taste food with a special flavor of the Yellow River estuary, as well as local intangible culture heritage items. On both sides of the narrow street, there are delicacies, such as fried buns and Beiling meat balls, …

Yellow River themed exhibition opens in Jinan
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Yellow River themed exhibition opens in Jinan

China Daily  

An exhibition on Yellow River civilization in Shandong province opened at the Jinan Museum in the provincial capital of Jinan on Dec 26, 2023 The Jinan Museum, which is a member of the Yellow River Basin Museum Alliance in Shandong, jointly organized the exhibition with 15 cultural and heritage protection organizations from nine cities in Shandong, including those from Jinan, …

Yellow River themed exhibition opens in Jinan
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Yellow River themed exhibition opens in Jinan

China Daily  

An exhibition on Yellow River civilization in Shandong province opened at the Jinan Museum in the provincial capital of Jinan on Dec 26, 2023 The Jinan Museum, which is a member of the Yellow River Basin Museum Alliance in Shandong, jointly organized the exhibition with 15 cultural and heritage protection organizations from nine cities in Shandong, including those from Jinan, …

Tai'an strives to promote Yellow River culture
1 year ago

Tai'an strives to promote Yellow River culture

China Daily  

Tai'an has been taking steps to protect and carry forward the Yellow River culture to promote the high-quality development of the Yellow River Basin in recent years, according to a news conference held on Dec 20. Tai'an has actively served the national strategy of ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin, and promoted the development of the …

Tai'an strives to promote Yellow River culture
1 year ago

Tai'an strives to promote Yellow River culture

China Daily  

Tai'an has been taking steps to protect and carry forward the Yellow River culture to promote the high-quality development of the Yellow River Basin in recent years, according to a news conference held on Dec 20. Tai'an has actively served the national strategy of ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin, and promoted the development of the …

Tai'an steps up ecological conservation in Yellow River Basin
1 year ago

Tai'an steps up ecological conservation in Yellow River Basin

China Daily  

Tai'an in Shandong province will step up conservation efforts for an ecological corridor in the lower reaches of the Yellow River Basin. During a news conference held by the local government on Dec 5, Zang Yuhai, director of the city's forestry bureau, spoke about the work of the special task force that is undertaking ecological conservation and the progress made …

Sparking cultural dialogue throughout basin area
1 year ago

Sparking cultural dialogue throughout basin area

China Daily  

Through constant efforts to promote Yellow River culture, Qingdao reaps results in wider exchanges and cooperation throughout the Yellow River basin. Through constant efforts to promote Yellow River culture, Qingdao has reaped results in wider exchanges and cooperation throughout the Yellow River basin. Moreover, for three years, Qingdao has teamed up with more than 10 cities that boast rich Yellow …

Tianjin from the Grand Canal
1 year, 2 months ago

Tianjin from the Grand Canal

China Daily  

The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal holds significant historical, economic, and cultural importance in China, having served as a conduit for art, literature, and ideas to flow between different regions. A tour group recently explored the representative cultural spots along the Tianjin section of the Grand Canal to unveil its cultural heritage. Their first stop was the Beicang Primary School Canal Township …

Shandong promotes Yellow River tourism
1 year, 2 months ago

Shandong promotes Yellow River tourism

China Daily  

A view of Yellow River Delta in Dongying, Shandong province. As one of the main settings in the classic Chinese novel Water Margin, Dongping Lake in Shandong's Tai'an city is the largest lake in the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River. Here, visitors can appreciate the natural scenery of the Yellow River, experience traditional folklore, savor produce that …

Shandong highlights development of Yellow River basin
1 year, 2 months ago

Shandong highlights development of Yellow River basin

China Daily  

The Yellow River is the mother river of the Chinese nation. The ecological protection and high-quality development of the Yellow River basin is a significant national strategy that focuses on the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and the overall economic and social development. Shandong province enjoys significant geographical advantages and serves as an important region for the ecological protection …

Intangible cultural heritage promotes rural revitalization in Dongying
1 year, 2 months ago

Intangible cultural heritage promotes rural revitalization in Dongying

China Daily  

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 revitalization, with several cultural and tourism projects flourishing in Dongying, East China's Shandong province. In Dongji township, Kenli district of Dongying, 140 …

Intangible cultural heritage promotes rural revitalization in Dongying
1 year, 2 months ago

Intangible cultural heritage promotes rural revitalization in Dongying

China Daily  

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 revitalization, with several cultural and tourism projects flourishing in Dongying, East China's Shandong province. In Dongji township, Kenli district of Dongying, 140 …

A Grand old culture
1 year, 2 months ago

A Grand old culture

China Daily  

Hangzhou's development and the Grand Canal have been inextricably intertwined for hundreds of years The ancient Chinese built two great engineering wonders: the Great Wall and the Grand Canal. Though the Great Wall's function in military defense has faded over time, the Grand Canal remains a crucial conduit of cultural communication. In ancient times, the Grand Canal served as the …

A Grand old culture
1 year, 2 months ago

A Grand old culture

China Daily  

Hangzhou's development and the Grand Canal have been inextricably intertwined for hundreds of years The ancient Chinese built two great engineering wonders: the Great Wall and the Grand Canal. Though the Great Wall's function in military defense has faded over time, the Grand Canal remains a crucial conduit of cultural communication. In ancient times, the Grand Canal served as the …

Shandong rejuvenates Grand Canal culture
1 year, 2 months ago

Shandong rejuvenates Grand Canal culture

China Daily  

Weishan Lake, which the Grand Canal passes through, offers breathtaking views and historical significance. Visitors lean about the brilliance of ancient Chinese hydraulic engineering at Grand Canal Nanwang Complex Museum on Sept 20. Local museums like the Daicun Dam Museum and the Grand Canal Nanwang Complex Museum celebrate these sites and highlight the canal's historical importance and the brilliance of …

Shandong's cultural heritage and natural splendor wow intl visitors
1 year, 3 months ago

Shandong's cultural heritage and natural splendor wow intl visitors

China Daily  

Paul Rutikanga shows off a work he created with the help of an artist at an intangible cultural heritage exhibition in Weifang on Sept 8. The three-day "Meeting the Sea along the Yellow River - Global Influencers Explore Shandong's Charm" event, organized by Shandong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, enabled us to visit three wonderful places of Weifang, Dongying …

Shandong: A tale of river civilization and human ingenuity
1 year, 3 months ago

Shandong: A tale of river civilization and human ingenuity

China Daily  

East China's Shandong province is where the Yellow River and Grand Canal converge. The former has given birth to countless rivers since ancient times, while the latter connects five major river systems of China, encapsulating the memories of a nation's rise and fall and the diligence and wisdom of generations living along the canal. "This is the first time I've …

Event held to showcase Yellow River, Grand Canal culture
1 year, 3 months ago

Event held to showcase Yellow River, Grand Canal culture

China Daily  

The 2023 Exchange and Exhibition Week for Intangible Cultural Heritage along the Yellow River Basin and Grand Canal kicks off on Sept 7. The 2023 Exchange and Exhibition Week for Intangible Cultural Heritage along the Yellow River Basin and Grand Canal is being held from Sept 7 to 10 at the Fuhua International Convention and Exhibition Center in Weifang, East …

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, …

Shandong shines a spotlight on Yellow River cultural tourism
1 year, 3 months ago

Shandong shines a spotlight on Yellow River cultural tourism

China Daily  

A spectacle where the Yellow River flows into the Bohai Sea in Dongying. Shandong province, where the Yellow River meets the sea, has been exploring ways to vitalize Yellow River cultural heritage and promote the integration of its culture and tourism resources to serve the national strategy of ecological protection and high-quality development of the Yellow River Basin. The only …

Shandong shines a spotlight on Yellow River cultural tourism
1 year, 3 months ago

Shandong shines a spotlight on Yellow River cultural tourism

China Daily  

A spectacle where the Yellow River flows into the Bohai Sea in Dongying. Shandong province, where the Yellow River meets the sea, has been exploring ways to vitalize Yellow River cultural heritage and promote the integration of its culture and tourism resources to serve the national strategy of ecological protection and high-quality development of the Yellow River Basin. The only …

Shandong's cultural tourism moves towards high-quality growth
1 year, 3 months ago

Shandong's cultural tourism moves towards high-quality growth

China Daily  

Shandong is the only province on the eastern coast of the Yellow River Basin. Shandong province in East China has taken solid measures to promote the deep integration of local culture and tourism to advance the high-quality development of its tourism sector. With its unique geographical location as the only province on the eastern coast of the Yellow River Basin, …

Shandong's cultural tourism moves towards high-quality growth
1 year, 3 months ago

Shandong's cultural tourism moves towards high-quality growth

China Daily  

Shandong is the only province on the eastern coast of the Yellow River Basin. Shandong province in East China has taken solid measures to promote the deep integration of local culture and tourism to advance the high-quality development of its tourism sector. With its unique geographical location as the only province on the eastern coast of the Yellow River Basin, …

'Friendly Shandong' boasts untouched nature, cultural legacies
1 year, 7 months ago

'Friendly Shandong' boasts untouched nature, cultural legacies

China Daily  

Mount Tai Since its launch in 2007, the renowned brand "Friendly Shandong" has forged a strong reputation nationwide to become an effective calling card for the region's tourism market. Among them, Mount Tai, the Temple and Cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion, the Qi Great Wall, as well as the Grand Canal are listed as world cultural heritage …

Yellow River culture promoted on global stage
1 year, 7 months ago

Yellow River culture promoted on global stage

China Daily  

East China's Shandong province, where the Yellow River meets the sea, has been putting great efforts toward promoting Yellow River culture overseas. The province has been exploring ways to promote Yellow River culture globally, according to Xi Yanchun, head of the Information Office of the Shandong Provincial People's Government. "Yellow River culture is one of the four ancient civilizations, and …

​Jinan students explore Yellow River culture
1 year, 8 months ago

​Jinan students explore Yellow River culture

China Daily  

An educational campaign featuring Yellow River culture was held in Jinan, Shandong province on April 21 and more than 200 grade six and seven students from Jinan Long'ao School in Lixia district participated in the activity. The students visited Yellow River Park in Jinan, an exhibition hall of the Yellow River tunnel, and a high-tech park in the Jinan Start-up …

​Jinan students explore Yellow River culture
1 year, 8 months ago

​Jinan students explore Yellow River culture

China Daily  

An educational campaign featuring Yellow River culture was held in Jinan, Shandong province on April 21 and more than 200 grade six and seven students from Jinan Long'ao School in Lixia district participated in the activity. The students visited Yellow River Park in Jinan, an exhibition hall of the Yellow River tunnel, and a high-tech park in the Jinan Start-up …

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