Is Dunhuang an intangible cultural heritage? What other intangible cultural heritages are there in Gansu Province?

According to the definition in the Convention for the Protection of Intangible Cultural Heritage adopted by UNESCO, "intangible cultural heritage" refers to various customs, performances, forms of expression, knowledge systems and skills as well as related tools, articles, handicrafts and cultural sites, which are regarded as their cultural heritage by various groups, groups and sometimes even individuals. With the change of their environment and the relationship with natural and historical conditions, various groups and groups constantly innovate this intangible cultural heritage handed down from generation to generation, and at the same time give them a sense of identity and history, thus promoting cultural diversity and stimulating human creativity.

Intangible cultural heritage includes: a. oral tradition and expression; B. performing arts; C. social customs, rituals and festivals; D. knowledge and practice about nature and the universe; E. traditional handicraft skills.

Therefore, Dunhuang does not belong to intangible cultural heritage, but should be regarded as material cultural heritage. As of 2009, many arts in China have been selected into the representative list of human intangible cultural heritage, among which Huaer belongs to Gansu ~

As for the intangible cultural heritage selected for China, there are many in Gansu Province, such as Lanzhou Taiping Drum, Linxia Huaer, Liangzhou gongs and drums, Gannan Balang Dance, Yugur folk songs and so on.

According to statistics, there are 53 intangible cultural heritages in Gansu, 175 at the provincial level, 8 1 1 at the municipal level and 2,422 at the county level.