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The "Cultural Journey" program dedicates to showcase the preservation and flourishing of China's vibrant traditional culture. It features key sections like "Archaeological China", "Exploring China", "Traveling across China", "Preserving Intangible Cultural Heritage in China" and "Openness in China".
In a bustling scene on Chongwen Street, Guanxian county, Shandong province, a leaf carving class recently captivated a large audience of primary school students and their parents. The event, led by Yang Guifen, a revered local custodian of intangible cultural heritage, offered a comprehensive insight into the intricate art of leaf carving, spanning its production techniques, historical significance, and evolutionary innovations.
From May 1 to 14, the Drum Tower West Theater in Beijing played host to a retrospective exhibition titled To See The Other, showcasing the culmination of research and activities conducted during the Fifth Luminous Festival. This annual event focuses on inclusive arts and aims to foster a sense of unity and understanding among diverse communities.
Located in the southwest of China, Guizhou province is abundant in tourism resources, featuring attractive natural ecology and rich ethnic customs. Guizhou boasts internationally renowned sites such as Huangguoshu Waterfall and Libo Seven Small Arches, as well as diverse forms of ethnic intangible cultural heritage.
During the recent May Day holiday, 1.897 million trips were made by tourists from China to nearly 200 countries and regions.
The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Grain Buds, (Chinese: 小满), the 8th solar term of a year, begins on May 20 this year, and ends on June 4. It means that the seeds from the grain are becoming full but are not ripe.
