Shaanxi Intangible Cultural Heritage List

"Intangible cultural heritage" refers to various customs, performances, forms of expression, knowledge and skills and related tools, articles, handicrafts and cultural sites that are regarded as their cultural heritage by various groups, groups or sometimes individuals. "Intangible cultural heritage" includes: oral legends and expressions, including language as a medium of intangible cultural heritage; Performing arts; Social customs, etiquette and festivals; Knowledge and practice about nature and the universe; Traditional handicraft skills. Intangible cultural heritage refers to various forms of traditional cultural expression (such as folk literature, folk activities, performing arts, traditional knowledge and skills, as well as related utensils and crafts, etc. ) and cultural space (that is, places where traditional cultural activities are held regularly or concentrated on traditional culture, such as song concerts, temple fairs, traditional festivals and celebrations, etc. ). Intangible cultural heritage, also known as intangible cultural heritage, mainly refers to folk cultural heritage with national historical accumulation and extensive and outstanding representation. It was once known as the "living fossil" of history and culture and "the back of national memory". It includes folklore, customs, language, music, dance, etiquette, celebration, cooking and traditional medicine. The biggest feature of intangible cultural heritage is that it is not divorced from the special way of life and production of the nation, and it is a vivid embodiment of national personality and aesthetic habits. It exists on the basis of human beings, with sound, images and skills as the means of expression and word-of-mouth as the cultural chain. It is the most fragile part of "living" culture and its tradition. Therefore, for the inheritance process of intangible cultural heritage, people are particularly important. UNESCO believes that intangible cultural heritage is an important factor in determining cultural identity, stimulating creativity and protecting cultural diversity, and plays a vital role in mutual tolerance and coordination between different cultures. Therefore, a resolution was passed in 1998 to establish an intangible cultural heritage selection. There are three basic conditions for applying for this project, one is artistic value, the other is endangered, and the third is a complete protection plan. Only one country is allowed to declare once every two years. Since 200 1, two competitions have been held, and 47 oral and intangible cultural heritages have been approved, including China Kunqu Opera and Guqin.