Explore Intangible Cultural Heritage Around the World
Browse countries, traditions, crafts, rituals and performing arts through concise bilingual stories.
Popular Heritage
Kunqu Opera
Kunqu Opera is one of China's oldest surviving theatrical traditions, known for refined singing, elegant movement, poetic language and a repertory that shaped later Chinese opera forms.
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Chinese calligraphy
Chinese calligraphy treats writing as both communication and art, turning brush pressure, rhythm, ink density and character structure into a visible expression of training and temperament.
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Peking opera
Peking opera is a highly stylized Chinese theatre form that combines singing, speech, acting, martial movement, music, costume and symbolic stage action.
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Traditional craftsmanship of Chinese tea
Traditional Chinese tea craftsmanship covers the knowledge of cultivating, processing, preparing and sharing tea across many regions, tea types and social settings.
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Acupuncture and moxibustion of traditional Chinese medicine
Acupuncture and moxibustion are practices of traditional Chinese medicine that use points on the body, needles, heat and diagnostic knowledge to support balance and care.
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Dragon Boat Festival
The Dragon Boat Festival is a Chinese seasonal festival marked by boat races, rice dumplings, protective customs and stories of loyalty, health and community memory.
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Countries
China
AsiaChina carries influential traditions in opera, calligraphy, tea culture, seasonal festivals and craft knowledge.
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Japan
AsiaJapan has a rich tradition of performing arts, crafts, rituals, festivals and food culture.
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Korea
AsiaKorea's intangible heritage includes seasonal foodways, communal rituals, music, craft and maritime knowledge.
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India
AsiaIndia carries diverse living traditions in ritual, festivals, yoga, music, dance and theatre.
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France
EuropeFrance is connected to European traditions of food, craft, music, celebration and skilled apprenticeship.
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Spain
EuropeSpain is home to influential traditions in music, dance, festivals, foodways and regional crafts.
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Categories
Performing Arts
Traditional music, theatre, dance and performance.
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Craftsmanship
Traditional skills, materials, tools and handmade knowledge.
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Rituals and Festivals
Community celebrations, ceremonies, seasonal customs and ritual practices.
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Foodways
Culinary knowledge, shared meals, preparation skills and food culture.
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Knowledge and Practices
Traditional knowledge, body practices, social practices and ways of living.
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Guides
Published: 2026-05-25
A Beginner's Guide to Japanese Traditional Culture
Explore essential Japanese cultural traditions, from Kabuki theatre to Washoku cuisine.
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Published: 2026-05-25
China Intangible Heritage Guide
A concise guide to China's opera, calligraphy, tea craftsmanship and seasonal traditions.
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Published: 2026-05-25
Korean Food Culture and Kimjang
Understand Kimjang as a seasonal food tradition based on cooperation, preservation and sharing.
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Published: 2026-05-25
Traditional Performing Arts Around the World
Compare theatre, music and dance traditions from Asia, Europe and Latin America.
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Published: 2026-05-25
Intangible Heritage for Cultural Travel
Use intangible heritage to plan richer cultural trips around festivals, food, craft and performance.
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