Chaozhou Woodcarving
2016-09-26
Chaozhou wood carving spread over Chaoshan in South China's Guangdong Province and is popular in cities like Chao'an, Jieyang, Chaoyang, Puning, and Raoping, all of which were in ancient Chaozhou prefecture.
Shadow play (ICH)
2016-09-23
Shadow play, also known as shadow puppetry, is an ancient form of storytelling and entertainment that uses flat articulated figures (shadow puppets) to create the impression of moving humans and other three-dimensional objects.
Chao Opera
2016-09-23
Chao Opera, also called "Chaozhou Opera," is a local opera performed in the Chaozhou dialect with a history over 430 years. It is popular in the Chao'an and Shantou regions of Guangdong province, in the southern area of Fujian province and in Taiwan where people speak the Chaozhou dialect.
Yueju Opera
2016-09-23
Rooted in the Cantonese-speaking provinces of Guangdong and Guangxi in south-eastern China, Yueju opera is characterized by a combination of string and percussion instruments, with elaborate costumes and face painting.
Guangdong Hanyue Music
2016-09-20
Guangdong Hanyue music can be found inMeizhou, Shantou, Shaoguan and Huiyang. It was also known asHakka, Confucian and Handiao music.