What are the intangible cultural heritages of mankind?

The intangible cultural heritage of mankind includes:

1, Chinese paper-cutting:

Chinese paper-cutting is a folk art of cutting and carving patterns on paper with scissors or carving knives, which is used to decorate life or cooperate with other folk activities. In China, paper-cutting has a broad mass base and is integrated into the social life of people of all ethnic groups. It is an important part of various folk activities. On May 20th, 2006, the paper-cut art heritage was approved by the State Council to be included in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage list.

2. Chinese shadow play:

Shadow play is a form of drama that allows the audience to watch the light and shadow of the plane puppet performance through the white curtain to achieve artistic effects; The plane figures and props in shadow play are usually leather products drawn by folk artists by hand and knife carving, so it is called shadow play.

3. Nanjing Jinyun Brocade Process:

Nanjing Jinyun Brocade Craft is a traditional skill in Nanjing, which is listed in the representative list of human intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO and also belongs to the national intangible cultural heritage.

The core technology of Nanjing Jinyun Brocade, such as "warping and weft breaking", uses silk thread, gold thread and peacock feather thread to weave luxurious fabrics such as robes on large looms with complicated structures. Nanjing Jinyun Brocade has a complete technological system, which is a witness to the extraordinary creativity of human beings.

4. Guqin art:

According to legend, guqin originated from the prehistoric legend and Shennong House. According to archaeological data, Guqin, as a musical instrument, was not fully developed until the end of the Han Dynasty, and its performance art and style were constantly improved and continued through the creation of generations of musicians and literati. On May 20th, 2006, Guqin art was approved by the State Council to be included in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage list.

5. Kunqu Opera:

Kunqu Opera is one of the oldest traditional operas of the Han nationality, and it is also a treasure in the traditional culture and art of the Han nationality in China, especially in the art of opera. It is called "Orchid in a Hundred Flowers Garden". In 2006, it was included in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage list.