Guangxi sees first intangible cultural heritage workstation

The first protection workstation of intangible cultural heritages in Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region was set up in Huaili village, Nandan county, on June 7.

Huaili village is home to Baiku Yao ethnic group people and their rich cultural traditions. The village was honored as a protection village of Yao bronze drum culture in 2013, and a national demonstration base of Yao costumes in 2015.

Zoupo Festival is observed by Miao ethnic group people. [Photo/gx.gov.cn]

Such local cultural traditions as bronze drum dancing, Baiku Yao top-spinning, funeral virtues and wedding ceremonies were also listed as cultural protection items, with outstanding representatives He Jinxiu, Li Xiuying, Li Fangcai and Lu Laoyao still carry on the traditions.

The protection workstation will focus on protecting and promoting the rich cultural traditions in Guangxi.

People in Nandan perform bronze drum dancing. [Photo/gx.gov.cn]

Bronze drums are used during festive occasions. [Photo/gx.gov.cn]