Intangible culture with Related Tags
Jingxi Taiping Drum
Taiping drum is a folk dance for the common people to entertain themselves, inherit collectively, and develop collectively. It has a broad mass base and deep historical roots, and plays an important role in local folk activities. Taiping drum has been circulated in Beijing since the Ming Dynasty. In the early Qing Dynasty, Taiping drum was extremely popular inside and outside the capital. In the late Qing Dynasty, Taiping drum was introduced to Mentougou area. Historically, almost every household in many villages in Mentougou, men, women, old and young, would play Taiping drum. In the Qing Dynasty, Taiping drum was also played on the New Year's Eve of the lunar calendar in the court, which means "peace". Therefore, Beijing also calls Taiping drum "welcoming year drum". Taiping drum is most active in the twelfth month and the first month of each year. It is very attractive in local folk activities. People playing Taiping drum is their expectation for a peaceful and prosperous country and a peaceful people. Playing Taiping drum can not only set off the festive atmosphere, but also reflect the festival customs in Beijing to some extent. Taiping drum has a complete set of folk body language, such as the rhythmic characteristics of "twisting force" and "trembling force" formed by women's foot binding in the past, the unique "force" and "Gen force" of male dancers, and the interest of chasing each other and men chasing women. The traditional Chinese aesthetic concept is reflected in the drum playing, steps, and formation changes, which all have distinct local colors. As the iconic dance prop of this dance variety, Taiping drum, from the production process to the organic combination with dance movements, has transcended the simple function of being a musical instrument and sound carrier, and has become an instrument with a strong regional cultural symbol in this area, and a symbol of cultural identity of the local people. Taiping drum is rooted in the folk, grows in the folk, and flourishes in the folk. The love of the people for Taiping drum and the persistence of the old artists for Taiping drum have enabled Taiping drum to continue, and the development and innovation of folk Taiping drum will make the lives of folk artists full of vitality.
Gesar
"Gesar" is a grand narrative about the sacred deeds of the ancient Tibetan hero Gesar. The epic tells the heroic story of King Gesar who plunged into the lower world to save lives, led the people of Lingguo to subdue demons, suppress the strong and help the weak, settle the three realms, complete the mission on earth, and finally returned to heaven. With the singing and rapping of outstanding artists, the epic has been circulated for thousands of years, mainly in the vast pastoral areas and rural areas of the western plateau of China. The epic fully reflects the experience and knowledge of the Tibetans and other related ethnic groups about all things in nature, and has become a spiritual wealth shared by ordinary people of Tibetans and other ethnic groups. It is still an important basis for the historical memory and cultural identity of Tibetans and other ethnic groups.
Traditional Xuan paper making techniques
Papermaking is one of the four great inventions of ancient China. Xuan paper is an outstanding representative of traditional handmade paper, with the characteristics of being tough and resistant to moths and rots. Since the Tang Dynasty (early 8th century AD), it has been the best carrier for calligraphy, painting and classic printing, and it has not been replaced by machine-made paper to this day. The traditional Xuan paper making technique has 108 steps, with strict requirements on water quality, raw material preparation, utensil making, and process control. This technique has been passed down from generation to generation through oral transmission and continuous improvement, combined with a variety of cultural elements, which has had a profound impact on the inheritance of Chinese national culture and played an important role in promoting national identity and maintaining cultural diversity.
Cantonese Opera
Cantonese opera is a drama style sung in Cantonese with a history of more than 300 years. Cantonese opera absorbs multiple musical and dramatic elements, perfectly combines the bangzi and erhuang vocal tunes with the Cantonese dialect, creatively expands the artistic expression of Chinese opera, and becomes the epitome of Chinese northern and southern opera art, which is very different from other Chinese opera genres. As the most influential Chinese opera genre in the Cantonese dialect area and the most representative overseas, Cantonese opera, with its diverse and unique performance forms, permeates the traditional and modern life of Lingnan, and becomes an important medium for ethnic identity and cultural exchange.
The 24 solar terms are a system of time knowledge and practice formed by the Chinese through observing the annual movement of the sun.
The "24 Solar Terms" is a knowledge system and social practice formed by the Chinese people through observing the annual movement of the sun and recognizing the changing laws of seasons, climate, phenology, etc. in a year. The ancient Chinese divided the annual movement trajectory of the sun into 24 equal parts, each of which is a "solar term", collectively known as the "24 Solar Terms". Specifically include: Beginning of Spring, Rain Water, Waking of Insects, Spring Equinox, Tomb-Sweeping Day, Grain Rain, Beginning of Summer, Grain Full, Grain in Ear, Summer Solstice, Minor Heat, Major Heat, Beginning of Autumn, End of Heat, White Dew, Autumnal Equinox, Cold Dew, Frost Descent, Beginning of Winter, Minor Snow, Major Snow, Winter Solstice, Minor Cold, Major Cold. The "24 Solar Terms" guide traditional agricultural production and daily life, and are an important part of the traditional Chinese calendar system and its related practical activities. The "24 Solar Terms" were formed in the Yellow River Basin of China. Based on the observation of the temporal changes of astronomical phenomena, temperature, precipitation and phenology in the region, it was gradually adopted by all parts of the country as a time guide for production and life in agricultural society and shared by multiple ethnic groups. As a unique time knowledge system of the Chinese people, this heritage project has a profound impact on people's way of thinking and behavioral norms, and is an important carrier of the Chinese nation's cultural identity.
Heritage with Related Tags
Historic Centre of Guimarães
The historic city of Guimarães is closely linked to the rise of Portuguese national identity in the 12th century. The town is a well-preserved example of the evolution of a medieval settlement into a modern town, and its rich architectural typologies reflect the specific development of Portuguese architecture from the 15th to the 19th century, through the continued use of traditional building materials and techniques.
Royal Hill of Ambohimanga
The Royal Hill of Ambohimanga consists of a royal city and cemetery as well as a series of sacred sites. It is associated with a strong sense of national identity and has retained its spiritual and sacred character in both past ritual practices and the popular imagination. For 500 years it has been a place of worship for pilgrims from Madagascar and elsewhere.