In accordance with the definition in the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, "Intangible Cultural Heritage" refers to various practices, performances, forms of expression, knowledge systems, and skills perceived by communities, groups, and sometimes individuals as their cultural heritage. It also includes tools, tangible objects, crafts, and cultural spaces related to these.
As of December 2022, China has a total of 43 items listed in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Inventory, ranking first in the world. What are these specific items?
Let's introduce them one by one.
32. Chinese Yu Opera
Yu Opera is one of China's traditional operas, known for its unique singing style, performances, and percussion instruments, carrying rich historical and cultural significance.
33. Chinese Character Arts
Encompassing calligraphy, seal carving, and other traditional crafts, Chinese Character Arts eloquently express profound culture, representing the essence of Chinese writing art.
34. Traditional Sugar Painting Art
Traditional sugar painting is a handcraft where artists skillfully use sugar syrup to create various shapes, showcasing a unique candy-making technique in Chinese folk culture.
35. Hakka Mountain Songs
Hakka mountain songs are a vital part of Hakka culture, conveying generations of emotions through poetic lyrics and melodious tunes.
36. Traditional Chinese Shipbuilding Techniques
Traditional Chinese shipbuilding is an ancient maritime craft, emphasizing woodworking techniques that have been passed down for centuries, witnessing the historical development of China's maritime industry.
37. Manchu Dahuta Drum
The Manchu Dahuta Drum is a traditional percussion instrument expressing Manchu culture and historical stories through drumbeats and rhythms.
38. Woodcarving Techniques of Dafosi Temple
The woodcarving techniques of Dafosi Temple involve exquisite craftsmanship, carving wooden artworks with Buddhist themes, embodying profound religious and artistic connotations.
39. Sichuan Yi Ethnic Gathering Festival
The Sichuan Yi Ethnic Gathering Festival is a traditional celebration involving dance, singing, and rituals, promoting Yi ethnic culture and showcasing local customs.
40. National Intangible Cultural Heritage - Putian Meizhou Bay Shehuo Performance
The Shehuo performance in Meizhou Bay, recognized as a national-level intangible cultural heritage, involves torch performances, dragon dances, and other forms, joyously celebrating significant moments.
41. Traditional Yulin Shadow Play
Traditional Yulin Shadow Play is an ancient form of performance art, using cut-out figures to enact stories in the play of light and shadow, representing a longstanding cultural heritage.
42. Traditional Lacquer Art Techniques
Traditional lacquer art techniques in China involve the meticulous application and decoration of objects, showcasing a unique blend of aesthetics and cultural significance.
43. Fujian Tulou
Fujian Tulou is a traditional architectural style of the Hakka people, featuring distinctive circular or square structures made of earth and wood, representing an outstanding example of traditional Chinese architecture.
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