Shandong cultural legacies showcased to the world

Some of Shandong's iconic intangible cultural heritages were displayed at an exhibition during a news conference by the State Council Information Office, which convened on July 16 in Beijing to detail Shandong province's economic and social development since the founding of the People's Republic of China.

A dazzling display including Weifang kites, Yangjiabu woodcut New Year paintings, Dezhou black pottery, Laiwu tin ware, as well as Shandong-style inner paintings and mahogany carvings demonstrated their special charms to all the guests and attendees at the event.

A foreign guest tries his hands at the traditional Yangjiabu woodcut New Year painting craft, which is one of the three famous folk New Year paintings in China. According to historical records, it first appeared during the early Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and its processing technology matured in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). [Photo by Wang Qian/chinadaily.com.cn]

Bian Chengfei (left), a folk artist from Feixian county of Linyi, Shandong province, displays her hand-sewn embroidery products to visitors. [Photo by Wang Qian/chinadaily.com.cn]

Weifang kites in various shapes are displayed at the exhibition. The city of Weifang in Shandong province is known as the world capital of kites due to its 2,400 year history of manufacturing and flying them. [Photo by Wang Qian/chinadaily.com.cn]

Cultural creative products themed around Confucius are seen at the exhibition. Shandong is one of the cradles of Chinese civilization and the hometown of Confucius, founder of Confucianism. [Photo by Wang Qian/chinadaily.com.cn]

Various hand-sewn embroidery products from Shandong's Feixian county are displayed at the exhibition. [Photo by Wang Qian/chinadaily.com.cn]

A visitor takes photos of the exquisite gourd pyrography at the exhibition on July 16 in Beijing. [Photo by Wang Qian/chinadaily.com.cn]

Shandong's intangible cultural heritages attract hordes of visitors on July 16 in Beijing. [Photo by Wang Qian/chinadaily.com.cn]

The Luban pillow, a wooden object thought to be invented by Luban, a well-known Chinese carpenter, engineer, and inventor who lived around 507-444 BC, is also on display. The pillow suitable for laying one's head on it to sleep, also serves as a portable stool. A miniature version of a Luban pillow could even be used as a foldable penholder. [Photo by Wang Qian/chinadaily.com.cn]