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  • 2025/07/17

    National ICH: Puxian Opera

    Puxian Opera, originally known as Xinghua Opera, is one of the oldest surviving opera genres in China. It blends singing, dancing, and spoken dialogue under the influence of contemporary zaju (an opera genre).
  • 2025/07/17

    National ICH: Liyuan Opera

    Originating in Quanzhou during the Song-Yuan period (960-1368), Liyuan Opera boasts over 800 years of history.
  • 2025/07/16

    National ICH: Pingjiang Opera

    Pingjiang Opera is a distinctive traditional theater art flourishing in the Mindong region (eastern Fujian) and it's recognized as a key precursor to Min Opera.
  • 2025/07/15

    National ICH: Lantern Art (Quanzhou Festive Lantern)

    The Quanzhou Festive Lantern originated in the Tang Dynasty (618-907), flourished during the Song (960-1279) and Yuan (1271-1368) dynasties, and has continued to this day.
  • 2025/07/15

    National ICH: Zhangzhou woodblock New Year paintings

    Zhangzhou woodblock New Year paintings are primarily produced in Xiangcheng district of Zhangzhou and circulated throughout the Minnan (southern Fujian) and Lingnan (areas surrounding Guangdong) regions.
  • 2025/07/11

    When hairpins meet landscapes: Intangible cultural heritage comes alive in daily life

    Recently, in Fuzhou, capital of southeast China's Fujian province, "cork carving hair accessories" have gone viral on social media, captivating locals and tourists alike.
  • 2025/07/03

    National ICH: Zaju Zuochang Opera

    Zaju Zuochang Opera, also known as Fengchang Opera and Kuogong Opera, is a traditional form of theatre included in the fifth batch of national representative intangible cultural heritage items.
  • 2025/07/03

    National ICH：Yi dance

    Yi dance is the highest-level ritual dance dedicated to foreign dignitaries in ancient China. It was included as a traditional dance in the fifth batch of national-level intangible cultural heritage items.
  • 2025/07/02

    National ICH: Master Sanping worship

    Worship of Master Sanping is mostly practiced in southern Fujian and eastern Guangdong, but is well-known in China's Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao, as well as in Southeast Asian countries.
  • 2025/06/27

    National ICH: Xianyou classical furniture craftsmanship

    The art of making Xianyou classical furniture originated in Xianyou county, Putian, Fujian province, in the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127).
  • 2025/06/27

    National ICH: She ethnic silverware craftsmanship

    She ethnic silverware craftsmanship is a traditional art form in Ningde, Fujian province.
  • 2025/06/27

    National ICH: Minnan traditional residential construction craft

    The Minnan traditional residential construction craft, practiced in Xiamen city, Fujian province, is an architectural tradition.
  • 2025/06/26

    National ICH: Huian stone carving

    Huian stone carving, primarily practiced in Huian county of Quanzhou, Fujian province, was among the first entries in the traditional arts category on the national list of intangible cultural heritage items .
  • 2025/06/26

    National ICH: Shoushan stone carving

    Shoushan stone carving, primarily practiced in Fuzhou, Fujian province, traces its origins to the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279).
  • 2025/06/25

    National ICH: Huotong String Lion Dance

    The Huotong String Lion Dance is being passed down in Huotong town, Jiaocheng district, Ningde, Fujian province.
  • 2025/06/24

    National ICH: Dazuigu Crosstalk

    Dazuigu Crosstalk, a traditional folk art, is alive and well in southern Fujian province, Taiwan, and southeast Asian communities with Hokkien heritage.
  • 2025/06/24

    National ICH: Dongshan Gece

    Dongshan Gece, commonly known among locals as "Singing the Gece", is a tradition throughout Dongshan's townships, as well as in Yunxiao, Zhao'an, Zhangzhou, the Penghu Islands, and southern Taiwan.
  • 2025/06/11

    National ICH: Yongchun Paper-weaving art

    Paper-weaving art is seen mainly in Yongchun county, Quanzhou, Fujian province. It has been recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage item in the traditional fine arts category.
  • 2025/06/11

    National ICH: Dishu fist

    Dishu fist is a rare traditional martial art form in southern China, commonly referred to as "dog boxing".
  • 2025/06/05

    National ICH: Chao Opera

    Chao Opera is widely spread across Zhao'an, Yunxiao, and Dongshan county in Zhangzhou city, Fujian province, Chaoshan area in Guangdong, Hong Kong, Taiwan, as well as among overseas Chinese communities in Southeast Asia.
  • 2025/06/05

    National ICH: Nuo dance

    The Nuo dance originates from the Punan town in Xiangcheng district, Zhangzhou city, Fujian province, with a history spanning over a thousand years.
  • 2025/05/23

    National ICH: Changting suona playing

    Changting suona playing is popular in Changting county, Longyan city, Fujian province and is said to have a history dating back over a thousand years.
  • 2025/05/23

    National ICH: Customs of Xunpu women

    The customs of Xunpu women, including production, life practices, and folk beliefs, have been recognized as a representative national intangible cultural heritage item under the category of folk customs.
  • 2025/05/22

    National ICH: Taige performance (Jiaocheng district)

    Taige performance, also known as Tiezhi, is a popular folk tradition in Huotong town, Jiaocheng district, Ningde city.
  • 2025/05/14

    National ICH: Taige performance (Fuding city)

    Taige performance, also known as Tiezhi, is a popular tradition in Shacheng town, Fuding city, Fujian province. It is popular in Nanzhen village and Huangqi village, as well as Tongshan subdistrict, and Qinyu town. Th...
  • 2025/05/14

    National ICH: Taige performance (Pingnan county)

    Taige performance, or Tiezhi, is a traditional practice popular in Shuangxi town, Pingnan county, Fujian province. It has been recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage item under the category of folk cust...
  • 2025/05/12

    National ICH: Baosheng Dadi belief and customs (Xiamen)

    The worship of the Baosheng Dadi (Chinese God of Medicine), a tradition prevalent in Minnan regions, as well as Guangdong, Guangxi, and Taiwan, has been recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage item in th...
  • 2025/05/12

    National ICH: Baosheng Dadi belief and customs (Zhangzhou)

    The worship of the Baosheng Dadi (Chinese God of Medicine), a tradition prevalent in Minnan regions, as well as Guangdong, Guangxi, and Taiwan, has been recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage item in th...
  • 2025/05/07

    National ICH: Chen Jinggu belief and customs (Ningde)

    Chen Jinggu belief and customs, predominantly practiced in Fujian and Taiwan, has been recognized as a representative national intangible cultural heritage item under the category of folk customs.
  • 2025/05/07

    National ICH: Chen Jinggu belief and customs (Fuzhou)

    Chen Jinggu belief and customs, predominantly practiced in Fujian and Taiwan, has been recognized as a representative national intangible cultural heritage item under the category of folk customs.
  • 2025/04/17

    National ICH: Lantern Festival (Hakka Lantern Festival celebration in western Fujian)

    The Hakka Lantern Festival celebration primarily celebrated in the Hakka settlements of Liancheng, Yongding, and Shanghang in western Fujian province, has been recognized as a national-level intangible cultural herita...
  • 2025/04/17

    National ICH: Mid-Autumn Festival (mooncake gambling)

    Originating in Xiamen, the Mid-Autumn Festival tradition of mooncake gambling spread widely across Taiwan and the southern Fujian region, with Xiamen being the most prominent hub for this unique custom.
  • 2025/04/16

    National ICH: Dragon Boat Festival (Anhai Suoluolian custom)

    Anhai Suoluoling custom, also known as "picking lotus", is a traditional practice in Jinjiang, a county-level city in Quanzhou, Fujian province that is recognized as a national-level intangible cultural heritage item ...
  • 2025/04/15

    National ICH: She ethnic attire

    She ethnic attire, a significant cultural symbol in Luoyuan county, Fuzhou city, Fujian province, has been recognized as a national-level intangible cultural heritage item under the category of folk customs.
  • 2025/04/15

    National ICH: She medicine (traditional craftsmanship of meridian bone therapy)

    She medicine originates from Bajing, a She ethnic village in Songshan town, Luoyuan county, Fuzhou city, Fujian province. It has been recognized as a national-level intangible cultural heritage item in the traditional...
  • 2025/04/11

    National ICH: TCM wellness (Lingyuan Wanying Tea)

    Lingyuan Wanying Tea is popular among the Chinese people in Quanzhou, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia.
  • 2025/04/11

    National ICH: TCM wellness (Yongding Wanying Tea)

    Originating from the tea cake of Yongding Caishantang, Yongding Wanying Tea is renowned in Yongding district, Longyan city, Fujian province, as well as in regions like Fujian, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and Southeast A...
  • 2025/04/11

    National ICH: Woodblock printing

    Woodblock printing in Sibao town, Liancheng county, located in Longyan city, Fujian province, has a rich history dating back to the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279).
  • 2025/04/10

    National ICH: Wood puppet head carving

    Wood puppet head carving, known as Jiang Jiazou wooden puppet head carving, originates from Quanzhou city, Fujian province. It is listed as an extended project under the first batch of national-level intangible cultur...
  • 2025/04/09

    National ICH: Zhangpu paper-cutting

    Zhangpu paper-cutting, originating from Zhangpu county, Zhangzhou city, Fujian province, is a traditional folk art included in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage extensions under the traditional ...

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