Nvshu (Women's Script) Custom Jiangyong Nvshu (women's script), the only writing system in the world, is specially used by women. Its development, inheritance and cultural messages are carried by its characters to constitute the Nvshu custom. JiangyongNvshu is an ancient character of long-diamond-shape with fine and uniformed strokes, which look like mosquitoes or ants. However, it became extinct 60 years ago.
Crying Marriage Song The "Crying Marriage Song" is a folk song that originates from the Tujia people. According to their customs, the bride begins to cry a month before the wedding day in different ways with diversified words, to convey attachment to their loved ones and to remember the Tujia Women's sad fate in feudal society when they had no say in their marriage, which was typically arranged by a matchmaker and her parents.
Ganfenshe Festival in Anren County It was said that Emperor Yan, Patron of Agriculture, has tried different kinds of herbs to cure various diseases and to enlighten the civilians to practice agriculture with his eight retinues in the Anren County. To commemorate them, the descendants built a temple named"The Nine Dragons Temple" and the place where he cooked was named "The Hall of Xianghuo" and the pond where he washed the medical herbs "Medical Lake".
Rucheng Dance of Incense Burning Dragons The Dance of the Incense Burning Dragons is a popular tradition that is usually held during the Lantern Festival. During the performance, two dragons and two lions dance together, one lion leading the road before the dragons and the other lion following the dragons.
Longhui Tantou Wooden New Year Paintings As the only piece of painting handwork watermarked, the Tantou wooden New Year painting has become an independent school for its full-bodied characteristics of the ancient southern Chu State. Located in the southeast of Longhui County, Tantou Town has simple, pure andunique folk customs.
Suining Girls’ Day of the Miao Nationality Legend has it that the Girls' Day of the Miao Nationality is a day of commemoration to honor the heroic death of Yang Jinhua, descendant of the famous Yang Family which made illustrious military exploits in the Frontier Defense Wars during the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127).
2024 Changsha Lunar New Year's Shopping Festival for Intangible Cultural Heritage Opens
The festival features mouth-watering snacks including sweet rice wine, Laba beans, vinegar drinks, and stinky tofu, and interesting hand-made works.
Activities including an intangible cultural heritage temple fair, featured performances, and interactive events were held simultaneously, allowing locals and tourists to savor a strong Spring Festival atmosphere.
Changsha Intangible Cultural Heritage Works Exhibition Opens
Over 50 pieces of works are on display, covering traditional fine arts, traditional skills, folk literature, Chinese folk art, traditional music, and other categories.
2023 Hunan Intangible Cultural Heritage Tourism New Year's Fair Kicks off
Nearly 100 Hunan intangible cultural heritage brands were brought together, selling New Year goods and putting on wonderful shows.
A variety of activities were held during the temple fair, including a "datiehua" folk art display, which literally means to "beat the iron flower" and involves splashing molten metal to create sparkling streaks of light.
Lusheng Art Festival Kicks off in Tongdao Dong Autonomous County
Sixteen lusheng teams from Hunan and Guangxi put on brilliant shows and friendly competitions, attracting many tourists and villagers.
Hunan's Intangible Cultural Heritage Shown at International Intangible Cultural Heritage Festival
The festival sets up specific areas and a "cloud" channel to display intangible cultural heritage items of the world, China, and Sichuan Province.
Students Explore Charm of Intangible Cultural Heritages in Summer Vacation
In this summer vacation, some ICH production bases, ICH inheritance and study institutes, and traditional craftsmanship workshops in the county launched various ICH experience activities.
Intangible Cultural Heritage Leveraged to Boost Rural Revitalization
In recent years, the town has been relying on intangible cultural heritage (ICH) protection and inheritance to comprehensively promote such modes as "ICH + farming", "ICH + B&B", "ICH + study tours", and "ICH + N".
The county has developed oil-paper umbrella production and processing industry based on its local conditions in recent years.
The 2023 Cultural and Natural Heritage Day Changsha publicity and exhibition series activities were held at Binjiang Cultural Park in Changsha City between June 9 and 13.
The silver forging of the Miao ethnic group is a traditional handicraft the Miao people that creates silver ornaments worn on head, face, neck, and hands.
Xiangxi Intangible Cultural Heritage and Folk Customs Showcase Held in Jishou
The Xiangxi Intangible Cultural Heritage and Folk Customs Showcase was held at Dehang Miao Village, Jishou City. The event featured demonstrations and performances of national and provincial intangible cultural heritage items, on-site explanations, and hands-on learning activities.
Sixteen teams consisting of over 400 people participating in intangible cultural heritage performances, such as playing lusheng (a reed-pipe wind instrument), lion dance, and Nuo opera and dance.
Hunan Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition and Experience Month Launched
The 2023 Hunan Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Exhibition and Experience Month, themed "enhancing systematic protection of ICH and promoting sustainable development", raised its curtain on May 24.E-mail:enghunan@hunan.gov.cn
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