Yangtze River Basin Intangible Cultural Heritage Exchange and Exhibition

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The Yangtze River Basin Intangible Cultural Heritage Exchange and Exhibition, held in Chongqing from September 15th to 17th, brought together over 800 items representing 100 representative intangible cultural heritage projects from 13 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities along the Yangtze River. The event showcased the richness and diversity of the Yangtze River's cultural ecosystem, exploring new models of "intangible cultural heritage + tourism" and "intangible cultural heritage + consumption." The exhibition highlighted the importance of preserving and promoting intangible cultural heritage, as well as its potential for economic development and cultural exchange.

Key Takeaways:

  • Over 800 items representing 100 representative intangible cultural heritage projects from 13 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities along the Yangtze River were showcased at the exhibition.
  • The event highlighted the importance of preserving and promoting intangible cultural heritage in the Yangtze River Basin.
  • 40 representative inheritors of intangible cultural heritage demonstrated their unique skills and shared their stories of how they integrate traditional crafts into modern life.
  • The exhibition featured 20 representative intangible cultural heritage items from Chongqing, including 10 national-level intangible cultural heritage items.
  • The Yangtze River Basin Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition will last until September 17, with different opening hours each day.
  • Visitors can visit the lobby on the 3rd floor of Chongqing Yuelai International Convention Center for free.
  • The exhibition showcases the richness and diversity of the Yangtze River's cultural ecosystem.
  • The event explores new models of "intangible cultural heritage + tourism" and "intangible cultural heritage + consumption."
  • Chongqing has the largest exhibition area, displaying a total of 20 representative intangible cultural heritage items.
  • Chongqing's lacquerware masters demonstrate unique techniques such as grinding and painting, eggshell inlaying, and gold and silver spectrometry.
  • The Shu Brocade Weaving Craftsmanship exhibition area showcases how this craft has adapted to modern life.
  • Representatives from 10 national cultural ecological protection zones took turns to present their works and share their regional overall protection experiences at the promotion meeting.

Statistics:

  • 800 items representing 100 representative intangible cultural heritage projects were showcased at the exhibition.
  • 20 representative intangible cultural heritage items from Chongqing were featured at the exhibition.
  • The exhibition will last until September 17, with different opening hours each day: 9:00-18:00 on September 16; 14:00-18:00 on September 17.
  • 40 representative inheritors of intangible cultural heritage demonstrated their unique skills at the exhibition.
  • 13 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities along the Yangtze River participated in the exhibition.

Sources:

  • Chongqing Provincial Government: https://www.cq.gov.cn/ywdt/jrcq/202509/t20250916_15009974.html
  • Yangtze River Basin Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Collaborative Mechanism
  • Chongqing Municipal Culture and Tourism Commission
  • Cultural and tourism authorities of 12 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities along the Yangtze River.