Experience the Charm of Intangible Cultural Heritage Up Close: Schedule for Domestic and International Heritage Parade Performances Announced
The 9th Chengdu International Festival of Intangible Cultural Heritage coincides with the Dragon Boat Festival holiday. From May 31 to June 1, parade performances are being held, offering a chance to experience the charm of local and international intangible cultural heritages up close.
Parade performance schedule in the park:
Kind reminder:
On May 31, due to the increase in visitors, the traffic pressure around the International Intangible Heritage Expo Park is quite high, and the parking lot inside the park is already full. It is recommended that visitors to the 9th Chengdu International Festival of Intangible Cultural Heritage use public transportation, exiting from Gate B of the “Intangible Heritage Expo Park” Station on Metro Line 4, or choose to drive to the area near Gate 4 of the Guanghua Eighth Line Park and walk into the park after parking (parking is limited,
About: Dragon Boat Festival
The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is a traditional Chinese holiday celebrated on the 5th day of the 5th month of the lunar calendar. It commemorates the life and death of the ancient Chinese scholar Qu Yuan, who drowned himself in protest against political corruption. The festival is famous for its dragon boat races, where teams paddle elaborately decorated boats to the beat of heavy drums. It is also associated with eating zongzi, sticky rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves.
About: International Intangible Heritage Expo Park
The International Intangible Heritage Expo Park in South Korea is dedicated to showcasing and preserving intangible cultural heritage from around the world. Opened in 2010 in Jeonju, a city renowned for its historical and cultural significance, the park features various facilities that allow visitors to experience a wide array of traditions, including performances, crafts, and culinary arts. This initiative is part of the broader efforts to support UNESCO’s mission of protecting and promoting the world’s cultural diversity and intangible cultural heritage.
About: Guanghua Eighth Line Park
Guanghua Eighth Line Park, located in Taiwan, is a unique cultural and historical site that was once part of a military dependents’ village. With the decline of the original village, the area was transformed into a public park, preserving elements of its historical background. Today, it serves as a green space that combines leisure facilities with educational elements, reflecting the lives of the military families who once resided there.
