What are the representative lists of human intangible cultural heritage?

Representative works of human intangible cultural heritage include Kunqu Opera, Chinese Guqin Art, Mongolian long-tune folk songs, Fujian Nanyin, Guangdong Cantonese Opera, Tibetan Opera, Gansu Huaer, Dragon Boat Festival, Mazu Belief, Shadow Play, abacus calculation, and 24 solar terms.

Qu is one of the oldest existing operas in China, which originated in the Ming Dynasty. The singing of Kunqu Opera has a strong artistic quality, which has a great influence on all modern dramas in China, such as Sichuan Opera and Beijing Opera. Guqin, together with China's paintings, poems and literature, has become the carrier of China's traditional culture. Guqin is one of the most representative solo instruments in China. People often play guqin not only for playing music, but also for self-entertainment, meditation and emotional communication between close friends.

Xinjiang Uyghur Muqam is a large-scale comprehensive art form integrating singing, dancing and music. In the specific cultural context of Uighurs, Muqam has become a word with artistic elements and cultural significance, such as literature, music, dance, rap, drama, national identity and religious belief.

The Significance of Intangible Cultural Heritage

Cultural inheritance: Intangible cultural heritage is a cultural heritage handed down from generation to generation, representing the cultural characteristics and historical traditions of different nationalities and regions. Protecting and inheriting intangible cultural heritage helps to maintain cultural diversity and inheritance, so that future generations can understand and know their own cultural roots.

Cultural identity: Intangible cultural heritage is an important symbol of national cultural identity, representing national cultural identity and national spirit. Protecting and inheriting intangible cultural heritage is helpful to enhance national cultural self-confidence and identity, and promote national unity and social stability.

Cultural innovation: Intangible cultural heritage is an important source of cultural innovation, which contains rich art, technology and wisdom. Protecting and inheriting intangible cultural heritage is helpful to stimulate the spirit of cultural innovation and promote cultural development and progress.