What are the intangible cultural heritages of mankind?

There are Kunqu Opera, Guqin Art, Dragon Boat Festival, China seal cutting, China calligraphy and Chinese paper cutting.

Intangible cultural heritage refers to various forms of traditional cultural expressions handed down from generation to generation by people of all ethnic groups and regarded as part of their cultural heritage, as well as articles and places related to traditional cultural expressions. ? Intangible cultural heritage is an important symbol of a country and nation's historical and cultural achievements and an important part of excellent traditional culture.

"Intangible cultural heritage" is relative to "material cultural heritage" and is collectively referred to as "cultural heritage".

From June, 5438 to February, 2020, with the successful application of "The Legend of Taiji" and "Sending the King's Boat-Ceremony and Related Practices of Sustainable Connection between Man and the Ocean", 42 projects in China have been listed in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List, ranking first in the world.

According to the definition of UNESCO Convention for the Protection of Intangible Cultural Heritage, "intangible cultural heritage" refers to various social customs, ideas, forms of expression, knowledge, skills and related tools, articles, handicrafts and cultural sites, which are regarded as part of their cultural heritage by various community groups and sometimes individuals.

This intangible cultural heritage has been handed down from generation to generation, and has been constantly recreated in the adaptation of communities and groups to the surrounding environment and the interaction with nature and history, providing these communities and people with a lasting sense of identity, thus enhancing respect for cultural diversity and human creativity. "Intangible cultural heritage" as defined in the Convention includes the following aspects:

1. Oral traditions and expressions, including language as a medium of intangible cultural heritage;

2. Performing arts;

3. Social practice, ceremonies and festivals;

4. Knowledge and practice about nature and the universe;

5. Traditional handicrafts.