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The Tibet autonomous region has recognized 123 people as successors of the intangible cultural heritage of the region, making them protectors of Tibetan culture. Those recognized come from fields such as traditional music, dance, opera, painting and medicine. The total number of such successors is now 350, says local culture official Ngawang Dainzin, head of the regional protection center for intangible cultural heritage. The honor boosts the confidence and raises the social status of these "walking dictionaries" of Tibetan culture, Ngawang Dainzin says. The government provides funds for them to teach apprentices and hold exhibitions. Tibet has nearly 800 intangible cultural heritage items. A total of 68 people have been recognized at the national level.

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