Taicang's intangbile cultural heritage

Here are three intangible cultural heritage items in Taicang, a county-level city in East China's Jiangsu province.

Swaying boat

Swaying boat (danghuchuan in Chinese) is a folk dance which is popular in Liuhe town, Taicang. The town has abundant fishery resources and a majority of local residents make a living through fishing. The dance is created by fishermen and named as such because the boat props are always swaying during the performance. The dance has been listed as a Suzhou municipal ICH.

Shuangfeng mutton noodle

Shuangfeng mutton noodle, a local cuisine of Taicang, is known for its crisp meat, rich soup and the delicate flavor. Over 100 years ago, a cook with the surname Meng, opened up a noodle shop on the western street of Shuangfeng, an ancient town of 1,600 years. The shop had earned a great reputation for serving the best meat, soup and noodles. The noodles were exceptionally welcomed on winter days.

Bamboo weaving

Bamboo weaving is a time-honored handicraft that has been passed down for generations in Taicang.