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Shadow Play

2018-09-03

Xiaoyi Shadow Play originated in the Warring States Period (475-221BC) in Xiaoyi City, one of the cradles of Chinese shadow play art.

Pingyao Varnishing Lacquerware Techniques

2018-09-03

The varnished lacquerware in Pingyao originated in the Shang and Zhou Dynasties (about 2000BC), developed in the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and peaked in the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties.

Walking on Stilts

2018-09-03

Cai Gaoqiao, or walking on stilts, is another popular traditional performance of the Spring Festival, especially in Northern China.

Lu'an Dagu

2018-09-03

Lu'an Dagu, which is full of distinct regional features from northern China, is a form of music played with a small drum and other instruments.

Lion Dance

2018-09-03

The Lion Dance is one of the most widespread folk dances in China.

Jin Opera

2018-08-07

Jin Opera is one of the four Bangzi operas in Shanxi province.

Jiangzhou Drum Music

2018-08-07

Shanxi is the cradle of the Chinese drum.

Fen Jiu Brewing Technique

2018-08-07

Jiu is the umbrella term for alcoholic beverages in China.

Er Ren Tai

2018-08-07

Er ren literally means 'two people', and tai means 'stage'. Er ren tai therefore refers to a kind of folk opera in which two performers, usually one male and the other female, perform onstage.

Daoqing Opera

2018-08-07

The Daoqing Opera is popular in the Yellow River valley.

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