Annual Conference on Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Kicks Off in China

Chaoyang, October 17 (Daily Kiran) : The fourth annual conference on intangible cultural heritage protection commenced on October 17 in Chaoyang, located in northeastern China’s Liaoning province. This event has brought together representatives, inheritors, experts, and scholars from across the country to discuss the preservation and transmission of cultural heritage to future generations, along with innovative development methods.

Organized jointly by the China Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Association, the Liaoning Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, and the Chaoyang municipal government, the three-day conference features a variety of activities. These include an “Intangible Cultural Heritage Mega Market,” thematic speeches, and a parade showcasing intangible cultural heritage dances. These events aim to highlight preservation efforts and achievements while providing the public with an opportunity to engage with China’s rich cultural legacy.

During the opening ceremony, several key projects related to intangible cultural heritage were showcased. Additionally, the “China Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Annual Conference Brand Value Evaluation Report (2026),” the “China Intangible Cultural Heritage Dissemination Blue Book 2026,” and a list of participants selected under the “Chinese National Youth Intangible Cultural Heritage Inheritor Support Program” for 2026 were also released.

Wang Xiaofeng, president of the China Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Association, noted that since its inception in 2023, this conference has become a significant annual event for the preservation of intangible cultural heritage in the country. He highlighted that this year’s conference is part of a series of activities associated with UNESCO’s “International Day of Intangible Cultural Heritage,” which is also being promoted internationally.