China
China carries influential traditions in opera, calligraphy, tea culture, seasonal festivals and craft knowledge.
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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Kabuki theatre
Kabuki theatre is a Japanese performing art known for dramatic poses, bold makeup, elaborate costumes, music and stylized acting that makes emotion visible from the stage.
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Nohgaku theatre
Nohgaku theatre combines Noh and Kyogen, joining masked dance-drama, chant, music and comic interludes in one of Japan's oldest stage traditions.
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Gagaku
Gagaku is Japanese court music and dance, recognized for its slow tempo, layered wind and string sounds, ritual atmosphere and long connection to imperial and ceremonial life.
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Yama, Hoko, Yatai float festivals
Yama, Hoko, Yatai float festivals in Japan are community festivals centered on large decorated floats, local craftsmanship, music, procession and neighborhood cooperation.
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Arirang folk song
Arirang folk song is a living performing arts tradition associated with Korea and documented through UNESCO intangible cultural heritage resources.
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Jongmyo Jerye and ritual music
Jongmyo Jerye and ritual music is a living ritual and festival tradition associated with Korea and documented through UNESCO intangible cultural heritage resources.
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