Intangible Culture Heritage of China

Tang-dynasty tri-color figurines (Tang Sancai)

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Arts and Crafts during the Sui, Tang and Five Dynasties The period of the Sui Dynasty and the Tang Dynasty was a stage of great prosperity in the ancient society of China. As the reunified multi-national country was further developed and consolidated, the social economy and culture became unprecedentedly prosperous. During the period of the … Read more

Silhouette (Shadow Puppet)

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Shadow play is a popular folk opera belonging in the category of puppy show in which performers use leather or cardboard silhouettes to enact plays. A light is shone onto a screen, behind which performers operate the silhouettes while singing to the company of music. It is a form of art unique to China where … Read more