Hey there! Have you ever wished you could travel back in time and see ancient traditions come to life? Well, that’s exactly what happened at the 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities in Sanya City, Hainan Province, China!
At this amazing event, people from all over China gathered to celebrate colorful and unique cultures. The organizers created a special area just to show off China’s “intangible cultural heritage”—that’s a fancy way of saying traditions and crafts passed down for generations!
One of the coolest things to see was the traditional textile dyeing and embroidery of the Li ethnic group. Imagine fabrics with bright colors and super intricate patterns—they looked like magic carpets! 🧶✨
Visitors even got to try out ancient pottery-making techniques with real experts guiding them. How neat is that? Getting your hands messy with clay and creating something from scratch! 🏺🎨
Plus, there were live performances where athletes and visitors watched traditional dances and music. It was like stepping into a storybook! 📖🎶
This event wasn’t just about games—it was a celebration of China’s many different cultures and keeping those amazing traditions alive!
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Glamors of intangible cultural heritage add luster to ethnic games
cgtn.com
