Yunyan holds activity to promote intangible cultural heritage

An activity to promote intangible cultural heritage was held in Yunyan district of Guiyang, capital of Southwest China's Guizhou province, on Sept 11.

An activity to promote intangible cultural heritage takes place in Yunyan district on Sept 11. [Photo/WeChat public account of Yunyan district]

The activity aimed to strengthen the public's knowledge and understanding of intangible cultural heritage and promote inheritance and development.

The Grand Song of the Dong ethnic group and a dance themed around intangible cultural heritage, as well as performances related to weaving and dyeing, silver ornament-making, and tea art, brought the audience a unique intangible cultural heritage experience.

The public participates in the performance of the Grand Song of the Dong. [Photo/WeChat public account of Yunyan district]

An intangible cultural and creative market was also set up at the site, inviting intangible cultural heritage craftsmen, hand-writers, and stall owners to set up stalls and promote intangible cultural heritage to visitors.

Yunyan has held such activities every year since 2017, aiming to strengthen the integration of intangible cultural heritage and Guizhou's economy, and promote the protection of intangible cultural heritage.

Intangible cultural heritage and creative products are on display. [Photo/WeChat public account of Yunyan district]