Traditions Protected for Cultural Continuation Exhibition of Chinese classics and intangible cultural heritage held in the National Library of China

<正>In order to celebrate the implementation of the Law of the People’s Republic of China on Intangible Cultural Heritage and the 6th "China Cultural Heritage Da...     

INTANGIBLE CULTURAl HERITAGE GOES DIGITAL “Experience the Heritage： Digital Exhibition on China＇s Intangible Culanral” Heritage held in Capital Museum

“Experience the Heritage： Digital Exhibition on China＇s Intangible Cultural Heritage” was recentlyheld in the Capital Museum in Beijing, as part of the celebrations to mark the 6fth annual Cultural Heritage Day.     

Intangible Cultural Heritage Celebration Lights Up Chengdu

International Conference on Intangible Cultural Heritage, Chengdu, China and 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage The 4th International Festival of Intangible Cultural Heritage Chengdu, China (hereinafter referred to as "Chengdu IFICH") celebrated a grand opening in Chengdu, China on June 15,     

China's West Lake Added to World Heritage List

<正>The World Heritage Committee inscribed the West Lake Cultural Landscape of Hangzhou in southeast China on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. According to ICOMOS’s...     

National Handicraft Exhibition Held in Beijing

In celebration of the Cultural Heritage Day 2010, Superb Craftsmanship： China Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition was on display at Beijing Exhibition Hall from June 9 to 17, showcasing 318 handicraft masterpieces by 100 master artists.     

Cultural Heritage： A Living Property --China Celebrates Cultural Heritage Day

June 14 marks China＇s 9th annual Cultural Heritage Day. This year＇s theme is “Cultural Heritage： a Living Property”. Various celebration activities were held across the country to boost people＇s awareness of the conservation of cultural heritage.     

Cultural Heritage Day Celebrated in Suzhou

<正>On June 11, Guest City Series for Cultural Heritage Day 2010 was inaugurated at the Xumen Square in Suzhou, a historic city in southeast Jiangsu province. Chinese Cultural Minister Cai Wu and State Administration of Cultural Heritage Director-General Shan Jixiang attended the opening ceremony.     

COLLECTION ＆ AUCTION

China Guardian Launches Autumn Auction;Huachen Withdraws All Its Contemporary Artworks from Autumn Auction;A Long Way Ahead for Chinese Cultural Property Lost Abroad;Lang Shlh-ning＇s Painting Sold for 144 Million RMB Yuan     

Traditional Skills of Intangible Cultural Heritage Showcased in Beijing

＂Planned Activities to Promote Traditional Skills of intangible Cultural Heritage＂, a large cultural event jointly organized by 14 ministries and commissions and Beijing Municipal Government,     

Lost Chinese Antiques Return to Motherland

In celebration of the third Cultural Heritage Day of China, a theme exhibition entitled ＂Chinese Cultural Property Successfully Restituted fromOverseas＂, was held in Beijing Temple of Ancient Monarchs on June 12, 2008, organized by the State Administration of Cultural Heritage [SACH] in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,     

Art Information

China’s First Law on Intangible Cultural Heritage Adopted On February 25,2011,China’s National People’s Congress Standing Committee adopted a law on intangible cultural heritage(ICH) designed to preserve traditions considered to have historic,literary,     

National Exhibition of Intangible Cultural Heritage Held in Beijing

From February 5 to 15,the National Exhibition of Intangible Cultural Heritage was held at the National Agricultural Exhibition Center in Beijing,showcasing China’s achievements in the productive protection of intangible cultural heritage resources.     

China Celebrates Cultural Heritage Day

An evening gala showcasing diverse traditional Chinese theatric expressions was presented in the Ethnicity ,Palace Theatre in Beijing on June 9, bringing a climax to the publicity campaign celebrating the Cultural Heritage Day.[第一段]     

Foreign Diplomats Visits Cultural Heritage Sites in Shaanxi

From June 23 to 29, 2014, eight diplomatic envoys from five embassies in Beijing, including Cyprus, Gabon, Czech Republic, Tanzania and Cameroon, paid visits to cultural heritage sites in Shaanxi, an annual event organized by the State Administration of Cultural Heritage （SACH）.     

Polish Olympic Stamps and Chopin Posters Displayed in Beijing

The exhibition ＂Olympic Stamps from Polish Chopin＇s Hometown＂, a major event of Culture Festival, was held from May 18 to June 2 in Boyi Gallery in Beijing. This exhibition, in celebration of the 2008 Olympics and ever-growing cultural ties between China and Poland, was coorganized by Chinese Cultural Ministry and Polish Ministry of Culture and National Heritage, in partnership with the Center of International Cultural Exchange, China ＆. World Cultural Exchange magazine and Adama Mickiewicza Institute.     

Cultural Heritage Day——Calls for Nationwide Attention

The second Saturday of June this year marked China＇s first National Cultural Heritage Day. From that day on, the Chinese nation which has created brilliant civilizations will annually show respect to cultural heritage resources left over by our ancestors.     

Intangible Cultural Heritage in China （I）

On December 4, 2013, UNESCO officially listed Chinese Zhusuan, knowledge and practices of mathematical calculation through abacus, as the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. It is China＇s thirtieth inscribed on the List and made the country to rank top in terms of the elements to be included on the List.     

China＇s Cultural Property Exhibitions Held Abroad in 2013

Chinese cultural relics travel around the world, and as a result, the world knows China bet- ter. Li Xiaojie, Vice Cultural Minister of China and Director-general of the State Administration of Cultural Heritage said, ＂In cultural exchanges, we advocate mutual respect and learning from each other. Cultural exchanges, as a bond, could help us constantly increase mutual understanding and dialogue among different civilizations. Cultural exchanges in a more extensive, deep and sustained way can make greater contribution to cultural diversity of the world.＂     

Government Plays a Key Role in Protecting Intangible Cultural Heritage：An exclusive interview with Chinese vice cultural minister Zhou Heping

Just before China celebrated its second ＂National Cultural Heritage Day＂, our staff reporter had an interview with Chinese Vice Cultural Minister Zhou Heping.     

Crossover Integration： Way Out for Private Museums

According to the statistics of the State Administration of Cultural Heritage （SACH）, China private museums totaled 811 as of the end of 2013. The rapidly increasing number of private museums reflects the soaring development of China＇s cultural sector. However, many private museums are not as in smooth water as imagined. According to Ma Shaohua, president of Zhongchuan Institute of Cultural Research, private museums should not wait for government support： instead, they should find a solution of crossover integration in order to achieve sustainable development.