Echoes of the Silk Road: Dutar Solos to Uygur Muqam Ensembles
Discover the Silk Road’s musical treasures—from Turkmen dutar solos to Uygur muqam ensembles—and see how UNESCO is keeping these melodies alive for global travelers.
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How Chinese Wrestling’s 3,000-Year Leverage Legacy Shapes Modern Sport
Discover how Chinese wrestling’s 3,000-year leverage legacy shines at the National Games, proving strategic skill can outmaneuver raw strength.
The Singing Clay of Guizhou: Inside China’s Whistle Art
Discover Guizhou’s singing clay whistles with inheritor Wang Dengshu. Explore centuries-old techniques and vibrant designs in this dynamic heritage feature.
Spectacular 18th Luodian Dragon Boat Festival Lights Up Shanghai’s Ancient Waterways
At Shanghai’s Luodian Dragon Boat Festival, colorful boats and synchronized rowing create a centuries-old spectacle now recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage.
Dragon Boat Festival Reimagined: Tradition Meets Tech at ICH Fest
How the Dragon Boat Festival blends VR oracle bone script, digital tai chi, ICH delicacies, and IP licensing at the 9th ICH Festival on the Chinese mainland.
Chengdu’s Festival of Intangible Heritage Unites Global Traditions
The 9th Chengdu International Festival of Intangible Cultural Heritage showcases vibrant traditions from over 60 countries and regions, from shadow puppets to folk rhythms.
Chengdu’s 9th International Intangible Cultural Heritage Festival Opens May 28
The 9th International Intangible Cultural Heritage Festival opens May 28 in Chengdu, spanning Intl Children’s Day and the Dragon Boat Festival with a vibrant cultural celebration.
Traditional Chinese Culture Shines at Shenzhen Cultural Fair
An immersive showcase of Chinese intangible cultural heritage—embroidery, paper cutting and more—takes center stage at the Shenzhen Cultural Industries Fair.
Live: Transformation of Chinese Museums at Sichuan University Museum
On International Museum Day, Sichuan University Museum in the Chinese mainland goes live with hands-on STEAM workshops and intangible heritage crafts, sparking creativity in young global citizens.
Chaoyang Festival Unites Beijing in Heritage Feast
Beijing’s Chaoyang District celebrated intangible cultural heritage with locals and expats trying qipao and hanfu, and crafting paper-cuts, dough sculptures, and floral hairpins.