Traditional culture takes center stage in Chongqing

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The beating of drums, the rhythmic and synchronized movements of performers, and the hands-on experience of time-honored crafts brought traditional Chinese culture to life in…

The beating of drums, the rhythmic and synchronized movements of performers, and the hands-on experience of time-honored crafts brought traditional Chinese culture to life in Chongqing on Friday, as the ninth China Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo opened in the municipality in Southwest China.

From traditional medical techniques and regional delicacies to heritage-inspired fashion and technology-enhanced craftsmanship, the five-day event offers visitors the opportunity to experience the richness of China's intangible cultural heritage and discover how age-old traditions are finding new expressions in modern life.

Organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the expo is bringing together more than 890 intangible cultural heritage projects and over 930 inheritors from across the country.

This is the first time the biennial expo has been held in southwestern China.

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