The difference between intangible cultural heritage items and intangible cultural heritage inheritors

There are the following differences between intangible cultural heritage items and intangible cultural heritage inheritors:

Intangible cultural heritage items are the abbreviation of intangible cultural heritage, which mainly refers to various traditional cultural expressions that are passed down from generation to generation by people of all ethnic groups and regarded as part of their cultural heritage, as well as physical objects and places related to traditional cultural expressions. Specifically, it includes oral traditions and expressions, performing arts, social practices, festivals, knowledge and practices, knowledge and practices about the natural world and the universe, and traditional crafts.

Intangible cultural heritage inheritors refer to inheritors who have been recognized by the cultural administrative department of the State Council and are responsible for the inheritance and protection of national-level intangible cultural heritage items, and are recognized as representative, authoritative and influential. Intangible cultural heritage inheritors are important bearers and transmitters of intangible cultural heritage. They are an important force in protecting intangible cultural heritage.

In short, intangible cultural heritage projects are the totality of intangible cultural heritage, including various traditional cultural expressions and related physical places. Intangible cultural heritage inheritors are specific people who are the bearers and transmitters of these cultural heritage projects and important guardians of cultural heritage.