• 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 ...
  • 2025/04/09

    National ICH: Quanzhou paper-cutting

    Quanzhou (Li Yaobao) paper-cutting is a traditional folk art originating from Quanzhou city, Fujian province. Recognized as an extension project under the traditional arts category, it’s included in the first batch o...
  • 2025/04/09

    National ICH: Zherong paper-cutting

    Zherong paper-cutting, a traditional art form originating in Zherong county, Ningde city, Fujian province, dates back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907). Recognized as an extension of the traditional fine arts category on ...
  • 2025/04/09

    National ICH: Wuzu Boxing

    Wuzu Boxing, primarily practiced in Quanzhou city, Fujian province, is listed as a representative project in the second batch of national-level intangible cultural heritage in the categories of traditional sports, ent...
  • 2025/04/09

    National ICH: Zhongfan (Jian'ou Flagpole Balancing Performance)

    The Zhongfan (Jian'ou Flagpole Balancing Performance), formerly known as "Jian'an Flagpole", "Jianzhou Flagpole", and "Jianning Flagpole", is a traditional banner dance originating in the Nanping region of Fujian prov...
  • 2025/04/07

    National ICH: Storytelling in Minnan dialect

    Storytelling in Minnan dialect is popular in Xiamen and surrounding areas in Fujian province. It was included as a folk custom in the second batch of national-level intangible cultural heritage items.
  • 2025/04/03

    National ICH: Fuzhou jasmine tea scenting technique

    The Fuzhou jasmine tea scenting technique is distributed in Fuzhou city, Fujian province. It has been recognized as a representative project in the traditional craftsmanship category in the fourth batch of national-le...
  • 2025/04/03

    National ICH: Watertight-bulkhead technology of Chinese junks

    The watertight-bulkhead technology of Chinese junks is centered around the Quangang district of Quanzhou city, Fujian province, and later spread to the surrounding coastal regions.
  • 2025/03/26

    National ICH: Oolong tea processing technique

    The Oolong tea processing technique, specifically Tieguanyin tea, is centered in Anxi county, Quanzhou city, Fujian province, and has been recognized as a national-level intangible cultural heritage item in the catego...
  • 2025/03/26

    National ICH: Yue Opera (Yin School)

    The Yue Opera (Yin School) established by the renowned artist Yin Guifang in the early 1940s, originated in Shengzhou, Zhejiang province, it flourished in Shanghai, before taking root in Fujian province.
  • 2025/03/25

    National ICH: Gaojia Opera (Ke School)

    Gaojia Opera (Ke School), also known as Ke Xianxi's performing arts and colloquially referred to as Xiao Luoxi's performing arts, is a traditional art form popular in the southern Fujian region.
  • 2025/03/25

    National ICH: Pingnan Pingjiang Opera

    Pingnan Pingjiang Opera evolved from the folk performance art known as "Shoulder Opera", which was popular in eastern Fujian during the late Ming and early Qing dynasties (1368-1911).
  • 2025/03/25

    National ICH: Dacheng Opera

    Dacheng Opera is a traditional Chinese opera genre that originated and developed from the Buddhist and Taoist rituals in the Quanzhou and Jinjiang areas during the mid-Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).
  • 2025/03/24

    National ICH: Nanyin (Quanzhou)

    Nanyin, a performing art that combines singing and instrumental music, is one of the oldest surviving musical genres in China.
  • 2025/03/24

    National ICH: Nanyin (Xiamen)

    Nanyin, a performing art that combines singing and instrumental music, is one of the oldest surviving musical genres in China.
  • 2025/03/20

    National ICH: Wing Chun kung fu

    Fujian traditional Wing Chun is a Chinese martial art that combines scientific theory with practical skills.
  • 2025/03/20

    National ICH: Nuo Dance (Shaowu Nuo Dance)

    The Nuo Dance (Shaowu Nuo Dance), commonly known as "Dancing Monks" or "Dancing Baman", is a ritual originating from the Song Dynasty (960-1279) performed by ancient people to drive away plagues and evil spirits.
  • 2025/03/20

    National ICH: Gaoshan Hand-in-hand Dance

    The Gaoshan Hand-in-hand Dance, originating from the Gaoshan ethnic group of Taiwan, is practiced in the Gaoshan ethnic group settlements in Hua'an county, Zhangzhou city, Fujian province.