New pictorial lexicon explores world of Tibetan inheritors

The Picture Dictionary of Tibetan Intangible Cultural Heritage Inheritors, the first such illustrated publication in southwestern China's Tibet autonomous region, enables people from China and abroad to gain a deeper insight into the region's cultural development.

Inheritors are members of a list of master artists and artisans, officially charged with carrying forward intangible cultural traditions, ranging from dance, to traditional opera, and other officially recognized genres.

The book, which was published last week, introduces the basic information, achievements and learning experiences of 350 representative inheritors.