"Jiaodong hua bobo" are delicate and decorative craftworks fashioned out of crispy noodles and painted with bright colors, originating from the Shandong Peninsula where people use it to worship their ancestors. [Photo/sdwht.gov.cn]

Yuhuangding Temple Fair is a traditional Chinese event held in Yantai on the 15th day of the first lunar month to celebrate the birthday of the Jade Emperor. [Photo/sdwht.gov.cn]

The fourth list also includes more heritages which are unique to Shandong province, such as Gaoqiao Shouxiu, the art of hand embroidery which was born in the town of Gaoqiao, in Shandong province.

The new list also focuses on projects in poverty-stricken villages where the preserving of traditional handicrafts can facilitate employment and help raise living standards. Some practices highlighted on the list include Chinese paper-cutting, Spring Festival painting and knitting.