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The First Yangtze River Delta Intangible Cultural Heritage Exposition with the theme "Handicraft in Jiangnan" opens at Duoyunxuan Art Center in Shanghai on Feb 19. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] |
Xuhang straw weaving, a traditional technique in Xuhang town, Shanghai's Jiading district was displayed at the Yangtze River Delta Intangible Cultural Heritage Exposition held at the city's Duoyunxuan Art Center on Feb 19, local media reported.
Many exquisite straw weaving works such as handbags, shoes and various containers were exhibited, enabling visitors to enjoy the charm of those traditional cultural items up close.
Due to its exquisite technique and delicate design, the straw weaving, which was included in the National Intangible Cultural Heritage List in 2008, attracted a large number of visitors and highlighted the exposition.
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Xuhang straw weaving, a traditional technique in Xuhang town, Jiading district of Shanghai, on display at the intangible cultural heritage expo [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] |
The month-long exposition, with the theme "Handicraft in Jiangnan" displays hundreds of precious craft works featuring delicate and elegant designs, which demonstrates the distinctive artistic tastes of the Yangtze River Delta region.
Differing from the traditional layout, the exposition is divided into four themed areas adopting an interactive and fashionable style to offer visitors a more enjoyable experience.
The exposition also launched an initiative to set up a Yangtze River Delta intangible cultural heritage association to build a platform for the demonstration, cooperation and exchange of intangible cultural heritage projects in the area.