· More Than a Memory
China's intangible cultural heritage exemplifies the values, thinking patterns, imagination and cultural awareness of the Chinese nation. Deemed as the crystallization of the wisdom of all ethnic groups in China, it is crucial to the country's cultural identity and cultural sovereignty. |
· Intangible cultural heritage in Tibet receives effective protection
China has achieved remarkable achievements in protection and expansion of Tibet's magnificent traditional ethnic culture, especially in terms of the successful protection, transmitting and development of Intangible Cultural Heritage. |
· Warning sounded over opera styles
Preserving local styles of opera will be one of the key parts of official efforts to protect the country's intangible cultural heritage. |
· Plan aims to save dying folk culture
The plan is part of a 17-year-long project that started last year to preserve unique folk arts, crafts, literature and traditions in China. |
· China builds system to protect intangible heritage
The Chinese government has always attached great importance to the protection of intangible cultural heritage. In promoting traditional Chinese culture, the government has made many efforts and garnered significant achievements. |
· Old roles, new look -- Kunqu Opera
First, the maestros are aging and no longer fit enough to play the roles of young men and women in the various Kunqu Opera love stories; while the young actors just get a few supporting roles. The second main problem is that the audience comprises usually old people. |
· Efforts urged to promote Chinese intangible cultural heritage
According to the Ministry of Culture, artists had to undergo a series of procedures, including recommendation by local cultural departments, assessment by an expert panel, public review and re-examination. |
· Intangible cultural heritage in Tibet receives effective protection
China has achieved remarkable achievements in protection and expansion of Tibet's magnificent traditional ethnic culture, especially in terms of the successful protection, transmitting and development of Intangible Cultural Heritage. |
· Qiang culture heritage under protection
During the May 12th Wenchuan Earthquake in 2008, the cultural heritages of the Qiang people were severely damaged. After more than a year, the Qiang intangible cultural heritages are getting the protection they need. |
