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