In Shanxi Province, shadow play and puppet shows enjoy a history of thousands of years. Many people here also feel concerned about whether these traditions can survive, but one young group are reimagining the art forms and winning critical acclaim in the process.
The China Shanxi Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition, organized by the Chinese Cultural Center of Ulan Bator, Mongolia, and the Shanxi provincial culture department, opened on June 4 , with more than 600 items on display.
A paper-cutting exhibition called "Dancing on paper" was held at Beijing Dance Academy on May 22, with the aim of showcasing this folk culture of Shanxi province.
Shanxi Museum was named the "2013 most innovative museum", during activities celebrating the "5.18 International Museum Day", held by the State Administration of Cultural Heritage and Shandong provincial government, in Jinan, capital of Shandong province.
The province of Shanxi was a hit at the 9th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair, as it received more than 300,000 visitors, and signed contracts worth more than 5 million yuan.
The Brick Carving of Qingxu county, Shanxi province, was selected as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2008, It is an integrated art form involving kilning, drawing and carving, with 12 procedures, and over 30 steps.
