Intangible Cultural Heritage Promoted at Schools in Jishou

Jishou City in Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture has been digging into local distinctive cultural resources in recent years, organizing intangible cultural heritage activities at schools in a regular manner. These activities help nurture the students' sentiments, broaden their views, and inspire them to carry forward traditional cultures.

The photo, taken on May 21, shows a teacher (2nd, L) guiding students to make clay figurines at Furong School in Jishou City. (Photo/Xue Yuge, Xinhua)

A student learns to make chiseling paper-cutting skills at Furong School in Jishou City on May 21. (Photo/Xue Yuge, Xinhua)

A student practices Miao drum dance at a primary school in Zhaiyang Township, Jishou City on May 21. (Photo/Xue Yuge, Xinhua)

Students show their tie-dye works at Furong School in Jishou City on May 21. (Photo/Xue Yuge, Xinhua)

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

Translator: Pang Yuehui

Chinese source: Xinhua