The China Cultural Center in Sydney launched a photo exhibition, The Beauty of Living Wealth in Sichuan on June 17, 2020. [Photo provided to Chinaculture.org]

On June 17, the China Cultural Center in Sydney launched a photo exhibition, The Beauty of Living Wealth in Sichuan, on its official website and social media platforms.

As a part of a series of online photo exhibitions, the event was held to celebrate China’s annual Cultural and Natural Heritage Day falling on June 13 this year.

Intangible cultural heritage is a manifestation of collective memory, which holds a nation’s imagination and creative spirit. Rich in both natural and cultural heritage, Sichuan is home to a lot of intangible cultural heritage, including 139 national and 611 provincial forms. The place has been famous for its landscapes, cuisine and ethnic customs since ancient times.

The displayed photos capture many amazing moments in Sichuan, including ethnic dances, performances of traditional musical instruments, face-changing shows and appetizing local food.