Intangible cultural heritage and traditional Chinese feasts at China folk cultural villages

摘要：This May Day holiday, Splendid China· Folk Culture Villages in Shenzhen presented over 200 exciting performances, offering a non-s

This May Day holiday, Splendid China· Folk Culture Villages in Shenzhen presented over 200 exciting performances, offering a non-stop stream of entertainment from folk customs of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) and extraordinary skills to Chinese-style flash mobs and trendy music interactions.

Visitors participate in interactive performances of the Miao ethnic group

Dozens of intangible heritage skills and interactive experiences from various ethnic groups, such as the Dong people's "knife mountain," the Miao people’s "walking on steel knives," the Hani people's "fire breathing," and the Dulong people’s face tattoos, were showcased, with over 100 performances held daily.

A thrilling stunt performance by Li Yongchun from the Miao ethnic group, master of special skills "pulling a car with a knife around one's neck," attracted more than 3,000 spectators per session. Additionally, as a Chinese intangible cultural heritage, the fire kettle steel flower show at Cuihu Pier has significantly boosted evening crowd traffic, with 1600°C molten iron splashing out to create a beautiful "star waterfall," drawing numerous visitors for photos.

Performance of "A Dream of Splendor in Prosperous Age"

"Northern Heartbeat" parade performance from Heilongjiang province

In the large immersive Chinese-style themed area, beautiful traditional costumes, ethnic attire, imposing armor, and anime-style cosplayers, along with seven themed floats, parade daily, presenting visitors with a visual feast that spans over a thousand years. The themed area also features dozens of interactive performance scenes, such as the "Diancha(tea whisking) in Half-Hidden Tea House " and "hawking performances in Bianyi Fang (a time-honored brand)," creating an immersive cultural tourism experience that is accessible to all ages.