Category: intangible cultural heritage china

In the town of Tuankou, located in the southwest of Lin’an City, Hangzhou, a ancient and mysterious art form has been passed down to this day, known as the Divine Beast Lantern. This is a familial ritualistic lantern dance, renowned for its unique style and profound cultural significance, attracting...

The Red-Haired Lion, a name well-known in the vicinity of Fenghuangshan at the foot of the Phoenix Mountain in Tuan Kou Town, Lin’an City, is more commonly referred to as the “Transforming Lion.” Every festive occasion or joyous event in the village calls for the performance of this Red-Haired...

The Wei Tang Da Lian Fa, also known as Wei Tang Acrobatics, is a traditional folk acrobatic performance art that originated in Weizhong Village, Weitang Street, Jiashan County. It is also considered a form of folk dance. The main props used in this performance are wooden mallets, approximately 30...

The “Liangzhou Attacking Drum Dance” is a folk drumming and dancing art form passed down in the northern villages of Liangzhou District, Wuwei City, Gansu Province, especially in the Siba Town area. This art form has a history of nearly 2000 years and is considered to be a remnant...

Moxibustion with moxa cones refers to the method of handcrafting pure moxa wool into cones of varying sizes and igniting them on the acupuncture points for treatment. Commonly used moxa cones come in three sizes: small, medium, and large. Small moxa cones are the size of a grain of...