Heritages

Quanzhou to launch ICH promotional activities

To mark Cultural and Natural Heritage Day, which this year falls on June 13, Quanzhou municipal bureau of culture, broadcasting, television and tourism is set to launch a series of publicity events to show off its intangible cultural heritage (ICH).
Quanzhou adds 38 municipal intangible cultural heritage projects

Quanzhou municipal government recently announced a sixth batch of 38 municipal intangible cultural heritage projects, bringing its total number to 262.
Exhibition shows intangible cultural heritages in Quanzhou

The 2020 Runwu Wusheng Chinese New Year Exhibition kicked off at West Street in Quanzhou on May 1, after being delayed due to the COVID-19 epidemic.
Quanzhou festive lanterns

Quanzhou festive lanterns originated in the Tang Dynasty (618-907), and flourished in the Song (960-1279) and Yuan (1271-1368) dynasties.
Quanzhou Nanyin

Quanzhou Nanyin, known as a "living fossil" from China's musical history, is one of the oldest existing musical forms in China.
Quanzhou puppetry

Quanzhou puppetry, known as string puppets in ancient China, has been passed down in Quanzhou for more than 1,000 years. More than 700 traditional puppetry dramas have been preserved over that time.
Liyuan Opera

Liyuan Opera, which originated in the Song Dynasty (960-1279), is an ancient opera genre prevalent in southern China that features singing in the Quanzhou dialect.
Huian stone carving

Huian county, situated in Quanzhou, East China's Fujian province, is famous for its stone carving, which dates back 1,600 years. Huian's stone carving was listed as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2005.

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