What are the intangible cultural heritage items?

Intangible cultural heritage items include Chinese paper-cutting, Chinese calligraphy, Kun Opera, Guqin art, Peking Opera, etc.

1, Chinese paper-cutting

Chinese paper-cutting is a traditional art form in China. It is a folk art that uses scissors or knives to cut patterns on paper and is used to decorate life or cooperate with other folk activities. Paper-cutting has a broad mass base and is integrated into all ethnic groups. People's social life shows rich cultural and historical information. The inheritance and development of paper-cutting are not only a means of decoration, but also a reflection of people's aesthetic and moral concepts.

2. Chinese calligraphy

Chinese calligraphy is an important part of traditional Chinese culture. It is integrated into artistic practice with unique symbols and rhythm of pen and ink. As an ancient art of writing Chinese characters, Chinese calligraphy conveys the unique way of thinking, personality, temperament and interests of the Chinese people through the composition and beauty of Chinese characters. It is an indispensable part of China’s cultural treasures and one of the unique charms in world cultural exchanges.

3. Kun Opera

Kun Opera is one of the oldest existing opera types in China. It originated in the Ming Dynasty and has a long history and rich performing art forms. Kun Opera's singing style is highly artistic and has had a profound impact on the development of Chinese drama types. The performance of Kun Opera Including singing, chanting, acting, playing, dancing, etc., these contents are all basic subjects for training Peking Opera actors.

4. Guqin art

The guqin is one of the symbols of ancient Chinese literati and the most representative musical instrument in traditional Chinese music. The art of guqin has a long history and is regarded as an important part of traditional Chinese culture. The guqin is not only an elegant and harmonious instrument. It is a symbol of status and a tool for people to express their emotions and cultivate their moral character.

5. Peking Opera

Peking Opera is one of the five major types of opera in China. It is famous for the arrangement of freehand scenes. It is known as the quintessence of China and the three major types of opera in China. Peking Opera is a broad and profound art, including the performing arts of singing, reading, acting and fighting. Peking Opera is centered in Beijing. Widely spread around the world, Peking Opera is regarded as the culmination of the aesthetic ideals of traditional Chinese social opera and is also one of the widely recognized representatives of Chinese cultural heritage.