Sonam Chungla (L) and his assistant pick a piece of wood for making Zhanian instrument in Lnaze County, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Jan. 19, 2023. Zhanian, a stringed instrument, is widely used in songs and dances in Tibet. In Tibetan language, Zhanian is the word for the melodiou...

A close-up of the wooden sculptures at the exhibition.An exhibition that brings together intangible cultural heritages from the country's southern and northern areas kicked off in Beijing on Jan 14.The Beijing Charm, Jinhua Style exhibition is hosted by the Beijing-based National Center for the...

A man in central China’s Henan Province has spent over 40 years committed to preserving and passing down the traditional Chinese art of shadow puppetry using many innovative techniques.Chinese shadow puppetry, also known as shadow play, is a type of opera performance presented by silhouette figures...

The plate dance is an ancient folk traditional dance in Kuqa county, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, featuring a mixed style of both strength and tenderness.Dancers put a bowl or a plate on the head while executing various movements. The steps are variations of sainaimu, a popular folk song and da...