Living Heritage

Explore a millennium of cultural heritage in Wanzai

Heritage items

Five items of intangible cultural heritage at county, provincial and national level — click through for videos and in-depth introductions.

National ICH · 2008

Wanzai fireworks

Renowned worldwide for their crisp reports, high burst rate and fragrance — over 4,000 varieties sell to more than 40 countries and regions.

Read more ›Traditional folk drum music

Desheng Drum

A folk drum tradition from the Northern Song era — thunderous, stirring rhythms and ever-changing formations that show the boldness and unity of Wanzai's people.

Xiabu weaving

A 1,600-year-old handcraft weaving ramie grass cloth — light, breathable, and exported across the seas.

Kaikou Nuo

Also known as "Tiaoxiao", a 600-year-old folk ritual where every role sings — a complete tradition of song, dance, speech and combat.

Zhipeng folk songs

Work songs created by papermakers over 500 years — beautiful melodies with a rich local flavor.

Heritage experiences

Hands-on heritage workshops are being prepared — stay tuned.

Experience the heritage

Come to Wanzai and experience these living traditions first-hand — a millennium of culture, carried forward and reinvented.

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