What are the Intangible Cultural Heritage in Leshan, Sichuan

Leshan, Sichuan Province is one of the most important inheritance places of intangible cultural heritage in China, with rich and diversified intangible heritage programs. There are small Liangshan Yi embroidery, Leshan gongs and drums, Leshan shadow theater, Luocheng Qilin lantern, Leshan paper-cutting, Leshan ground rattan weaving skills and so on.

1, Xiaoliangshan Yi embroidery

Small Liangshan Yi embroidery history can be traced back to the Three Kingdoms period, in the Ming and Qing dynasties prevailed in the hands of the Yi girls, Yi embroidery gradually formed its own unique style, has been handed down to the present.

2. Leshan Drums and Gongs

Leshan Drums and Gongs are traditional musical performances in Leshan, often used in festivals and celebrations. Performers often wear colorful costumes and play gongs, drums, cymbals and other instruments to show the unique musical style of Leshan.

3. Leshan Shadow Play

Leshan Shadow Play is a traditional Chinese shadow play, represented by the Leshan area, which is listed in the national intangible cultural heritage list. Using paper silhouettes as the medium, Le Shan Shadow Opera tells stories and spreads culture through the illumination of light.

4. Luocheng Kirin Lantern

Luocheng Kirin Lantern is a branch of Chinese folk dance art, popular in Luocheng Town, Gande County, Sichuan Province, which integrates dance, music, martial arts and fine arts, and was announced by the People's Government of Sichuan Province in 2006 as the first batch of intangible cultural heritage protection list of Sichuan Province.

5, Leshan paper-cutting

Leshan paper-cutting is a school of Chinese paper-cutting art, known for its exquisite paper-cutting skills and unique modeling style. Often used for decorations and celebrations, Leshan paper-cutting is included in the national intangible cultural heritage list.

6. Leshan Ground Rattan Weaving Technique

Leshan Ground Rattan Weaving Technique is a kind of traditional handicraft, which takes the natural rattan from the mountainous area as raw material and makes various kinds of artifacts and handicrafts through complicated weaving process.