3rd Hunan Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Opens in Hengyang

The 3rd Hunan Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo, as a part of the 3rd Hunan Tourism Development Conference, opened in Hengyang on September 21, 2024. The event was hosted by the Hunan Department of Culture and Tourism and the Hengyang Municipal People's Government. A total of 198 intangible cultural heritage items from six provinces in the central region of China were displayed in the 5,000-sqm exhibition area, showcasing the intangible cultural heritage protection achievements in recent years. The photo shows a visitor (L) experiencing traditional Chinese costume at the expo. (Photo/Chen Sihan, Xinhua)

An exhibitor shows her hand knitting skills at the 3rd Hunan Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo on September 21.


An exhibitor shows flax linen painting skills at the 3rd Hunan Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo on September 21.

An exhibitor (R) introduces shadow puppet making techniques at the 3rd Hunan Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo on September 21.


An exhibitor (R) introduces Chinese knots at the 3rd Hunan Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo on September 21.


An exhibitor (L) introduces Hengshan palm fiber weaving techniques at the 3rd Hunan Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo on September 21.

An exhibitor (F) Shows Hunan embroidery skills at the 3rd Hunan Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo on September 21.

Visitors watch a shadow puppet show at the 3rd Hunan Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo on September 21.


An exhibitor (R) presents Changsha dough modelling to visitors at the 3rd Hunan Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo on September 21.


An exhibitor (L) displays 3D-printed intangible cultural heritage creative products at the 3rd Hunan Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo on September 21.


Visitors observe products on display at the 3rd Hunan Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo on September 21.

This article is from the Hunan Provincial Government www.enghunan.gov.cn.

Translator: Pang Yuehui

Chinese source: Xinhua