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China is globally famous for its tea culture. Chaozhou Kongfu tea, from Guangdong Province, is just one of the many different varieties produced and taken in China. To get the very best from a good cup of tea, everything must be right – the water, the heating, the tea leaves, the tea sets, the brewing, and even the way of drinking. The elegant Chaozhou tea ceremony is listed as a national intangible cultural heritage and reflects Chaozhou culture. To find out how you can taste this culture see the CNTV Culture Express story Chaozhou festival displays tea culture.

A colorful parade has marked the opening ceremony of the 3rd International Festival of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Chengdu, capital city of southwestern Province of Sichuan. The festival runs until 11 June.

China has passed the country’s first law for intangible cultural heritage (ICH) to better preserve the nation’s traditions of historic, literary, artistic and scientific value.  To find out more visit the CNTV News item China adopts first law for intangible cultural heritage protection.

Acupuncture and moxibustion used in traditional Chinese medicine along with Beijing opera have been added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list. The list was established to preserve the diversity and creativity of humanity that was being rapidly lost in the wake of industrialization and globalization. Read more in the Shenzhen Daily article Acupuncture, Beijing opera recognized as intangible cultural heritage.