Tuanhua paper-cutting entered Tongzhou intangible cultural heritage list

As a star in the treasure house of folk skills and culture in my country, paper-cutting has attracted more and more attention from art lovers at home and abroad. With the continuous development of our countrys economy, local governments will also use paper-cutting as a representative of various non-conventional arts. The protection of material cultural heritage has been given a very important position. Just recently, the Tongzhou District Government included Tuanhua paper-cutting in the second batch of district-level intangible cultural heritage lists. This move shows the Tongzhou District Governments emphasis on and protection of material cultural heritage.

According to Qianlong.com:

The Tongzhou District Government recently announced the second batch of district-level intangible cultural heritage lists. This time it covers five major categories including folk literature and folk dances, including Tongzhou Zhejiang in Liyuan Town, Tongzhou jade making techniques in Taihu Town, and There are 9 intangible cultural heritage protection projects in Xiji Town, including Tongzhou Tuanhua paper-cutting production techniques.

Up to now, there are 33 district-level intangible cultural heritage protection projects in the district, including 7 municipal-level intangible cultural heritage protection projects such as canal boatmen’s chants and canal dragon lanterns, and 1 national-level intangible cultural heritage protection project. Filigree inlay making techniques.

It is reported that two municipal-level intangible cultural heritage protection projects, Dashunzhai Sugar Fire and "Noodle Soup" dough sculpture making techniques, have started to apply for national-level intangible cultural heritage protection projects.

The second batch of intangible cultural heritage list in Tongzhou District

1. Folk Literature

　1. The Legend of the Grand Canal District Cultural Center

2. Folk dance

2. Tongzhou Liersi Car Club Zhangjiawan Town

　3. Tongzhou Liersi Stilts Association Zhangjiawan Town

3. Traditional handicrafts

　4. Tongzhou Jade Production Technique Taihu Town

　5. Tongzhou Bronze Production Technique Zhangjiawan Town

　6. Tongzhou carved lacquer production technique, Miao County Town

IV. Folk Art

7. Tongzhou Tuanhua Paper-cut Making Technique, Xiji Town