Shehuo Performances Illuminate Xi’an’s Lunar New Year Festivities
Xi’an revives 3,000-year-old Shehuo performances for Lunar New Year, blending drum rituals, dragon dances, and cultural preservation in a vibrant display of intangible heritage.
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Spring Festival Recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage
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