What are the material and intangible cultural heritages in Nanyang?

Nanyang's material and intangible cultural heritage includes Nanyang jade carving, Nanyang pyrography, Neixiang Wanbang, Fangcheng stone monkey and so on.

Nanyang jade carving began in the Neolithic Age 6000 years ago, which occupies an extremely important position in the development history of Chinese jade culture. Nanyang jade carving also enjoys a high reputation in the world. During May Day every year, Nanyang will hold China Nanyang Jade Carving Festival and International Jade Culture Expo.

Pyrography, also known as bronzing and fire painting, is a traditional arts and crafts with a long history. Originated in Nanyang, a famous historical and cultural city in China, it is known as one of the three treasures in Nanyang. It uses iron skewers at 300-800℃ as ghostwriters, and draws on bamboo, silk, rice paper and other materials by using carbonization principle.

Brief introduction of Nanyang

Nanyang was called Wan in ancient times. Located in the southwest of Henan Province, at the junction of Henan, Hubei and Shaanxi provinces, it is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Henan Province. By the end of 2020, Nanyang has a total area of 26,600 square kilometers, governing 2 administrative districts and 4 development zones, 1 1 county (city). Nanyang has been awarded the titles of excellent tourist city in China, hometown of Chinese rose in China and hometown of Quyi.

Nanyang is named after its location in Funiu Shan Zhinan, north of Hanshui River. Shang Dynasty was a southern township, with Xie, Chu, Deng and other countries. Nanyang is located in the east and west, connecting the north and the south, with convenient transportation. Jiaozhi Railway runs through the north and south, Ningxi Railway runs through the east and west, and Xu Ping Nanxiang and Shanghai-Shaanxi Expressway are the axes of regional towns and industrial development.

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Nanyang