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Shenzhen Intangible Cultural Heritage Project
Shenzhen Intangible Cultural Heritage Project
A city-wide effort to preserve and promote Shenzhen’s traditional culture and history.
Anna Duan
Jul 7, 2017
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Nan’Ao Straw Dragon Dance
Nan’Ao Straw Dragon Dance
A flaming straw dragon
Anna Duan
Mar 28, 2017
Dachuankeng Village Kylin Dance
Dachuankeng Village Kylin Dance
Dancing beasts of Bao’an
Anna Duan
Apr 12, 2017
Shatoujiao Fish Lanterns
Shatoujiao Fish Lanterns
Traditional craftsmanship in action.
Anna Duan
Apr 12, 2017
Chao Cai Ceramics
Chao Cai Ceramics
Originating from the end of the Qing Dynasty, Chao Cai is a mix of traditional art and ceramics, created using new color paints. Chao Cai…
Lisa Peng
Apr 11, 2017
Yantian Folksongs
Yantian Folksongs
Located in the south-east part of Shenzhen, the Yantian District is very diverse when it comes to folk music. Some notable examples include…
Gerald Wu
Apr 11, 2017
Nanshan Lion Dance
Nanshan Lion Dance
The history of one of the modifications of the original Chinese lion dance
Gerald Wu
Apr 11, 2017
Kaiding Festival
Kaiding Festival
Kaiding Festival is a traditional festival celebrated by the people of Yu’Er village in Shekou, Nanshan District, Shenzhen. The villagers…
Julie Jeon
Apr 10, 2017
Xixiang Pak Tai Temple Performances
Xixiang Pak Tai Temple Performances
Every year on March 3rd of the Lunar calendar, large-scale celebrations are held at Xixiang Pak Tai Temple in honor of the birth of Pak Tai…
Lisa Peng
Apr 11, 2017
Marriage Customs of Nan’Ao Fishermen
Marriage Customs of Nan’Ao Fishermen
Nan’Ao Peninsula is located beside the Mirs Bay in East Longgang District, Shenzhen. Since the ancient times, the Nan’Ao Fishermen’s…
Julie Jeon
Apr 10, 2017
Tianshi Paper Cutting
Tianshi Paper Cutting
Tianshi paper cutting is a type of traditional folk art that originates from the Yijun town of the Shanxi Province during the Tang dynasty…
Lisa Peng
Apr 11, 2017
The Wanfeng Village Opera Troupe
The Wanfeng Village Opera Troupe
A grassroots acting company which gained national acclaim.
Anna Duan
Apr 10, 2017
Longgang District Jie Songs
Longgang District Jie Songs
Longgang is located within the centre of Shenzhen’s Longgang district. Longgang Jie songs is a type of folk music constructed from local…
Lisa Peng
Apr 9, 2017
Hualin Praying Mantis
Hualin Praying Mantis
The Hualin Praying Mantis is a form of martial arts most popular in Bao’an District of Shenzhen and surrounding areas. Making its first…
Spencer Low
Apr 9, 2017
The Folk Customs of Shajing Oyster Farming
The Folk Customs of Shajing Oyster Farming
In the northernmost part of Shenzhen, in Bao’an District, is the Shajing (literally translated to sand-ditch) Residential District: a…
Anna Duan
Apr 9, 2017
Longgang Dragon Dance
Longgang Dragon Dance
Performed in the town of Longgang in Shenzhen’s very own Longgang district, the local dragon dance was introduced centuries ago by the…
Spencer Low
Apr 9, 2017
Legend of the Answering Stone
Legend of the Answering Stone
With its origins unknown to this day, the Legend of the Answering Stone is a time-honoured tale passed through generations of Hakka…
Spencer Low
Apr 9, 2017
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