Paper-making is one of the four great inventions of China. Xuan paper, or rice paper, is one of "the four study treasures" (writing brush, ink stick, ink slab, paper), and is the outstanding representative of traditional handmade paper with a history more than 1500 years.
Nanjing Yunjin, with a history of more than 1,500 years, refers to the incredibly beautiful brocade made in Nanjing, capital city of eastern Jiangsu Province.
Nanyin music, a traditional opera sung in the Minnan (south Fujian) dialect, has existed for more than 1,000 years and is considered to be the most ancient musical art form in China.
In 2009, The Epic of Manas was inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by the UNESCO.
In 2009, The Dragon Boat festival was inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by the UNESCO.
In 2009, the Khoomei was inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by the UNESCO.
In 2009, the Flower Ballad was inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by the UNESCO.
In 2009, China Engraved Block Printing was inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by the UNESCO.
In 2009, The Chinese paper-cut was inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by the UNESCO.
In 2009, The Mazu belief and customs was inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by the UNESCO.
In 2009, Tibetan opera was Inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by the UNESCO.
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