What Are The Inheritance Codes Of Intangible Cultural Heritage Passed By Xinjiang Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition

Recently, 2023 "Xinjiang is a good place" corresponding to 19 provinces and cities in Xinjiang intangible cultural heritage exhibition (hereinafter referred to as "intangible cultural heritage exhibition") ended. The theme of this intangible cultural heritage exhibition is "the treasure of culture, the intangible cultural heritage of the people", with "intangible cultural heritage+performance", "intangible cultural heritage+cultural creativity", "intangible cultural heritage+tourism", "intangible cultural heritage+science and technology" as the main content.

The picture shows the scene of 2023 "Xinjiang is a good place" counterpart assistance to the intangible cultural heritage exhibition of 19 provinces and cities in Xinjiang. Photographed by Zhao Shijie

In recent years, the idea of protecting and inheriting intangible cultural heritage is changing from how to protect specific intangible cultural heritage projects and how to protect their survival environment to how to promote protection from the perspective of utilization and how to integrate intangible cultural heritage into economic and social development. The reporter observed at the above intangible cultural heritage exhibition that creative transformation and innovative development are becoming the password for the protection and inheritance of intangible cultural heritage.

　　 Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition

At the above intangible cultural heritage exhibition, the state level intangible cultural heritage project brought by Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, Gulandam Ili, a century old hand-made ice cream made in ancient ways, became a "hot item". Wang Cheng, the inheritor of intangible cultural heritage, told reporters that the exhibition brought seven flavors of ice cream, with daily sales of nearly 10000 yuan. The booth in Tacheng area "separated by a wall", a national intangible cultural heritage project - traditional cakes of the Tatar nationality, can compete with it. Zaitunna Kalimuwa, the inheritor of intangible cultural heritage, brought 150 cakes and sold them out the next morning. The Kuqa Nang on the booth in Aksu area was "out of stock" in half a day, and only 5 bottles of "exhibits" were left on the Baicheng Sailimu Yogurt booth in non relics city.

In addition to the popularity of "intangible cultural heritage on the tip of the tongue", some handicrafts and cultural and creative products have also become "sweet cakes". Visitors to this intangible cultural heritage exhibition have a common feeling, that is, "good-looking", "delicious" and "fun". This intangible cultural heritage exhibition has carefully planned and organized many interactive exhibition projects. The "Fingertip Intangible Cultural Heritage" exhibition area has intangible cultural heritage inheritors "sitting down" every day, so that the audience can experience "craftsmanship" and "ingenuity" closely.

The inheritors of intangible cultural heritage make macaque handicrafts on site. Photographed by Deng Lijuan

"I am a 'post-80s' generation, and I still have childhood memories of sugar figurines, comic strips, clay figurine Zhang and other old objects. Taking children to see the exhibition, on the one hand, is our nostalgia, on the other hand, we hope that children can learn more about some excellent traditional Chinese culture." Liu Min, a citizen of Aksu, said.

In recent years, with the increase of publicity for the protection and inheritance of intangible cultural heritage, the public's perception of intangible cultural heritage has undergone new changes. The charm of intangible cultural heritage is spreading from the past ignorance to knowledge, from knowledge to interest, and from interest to liking.

　　 Build an intangible cultural heritage exchange platform

"This exhibition of intangible cultural heritage has a high standard, which is a good opportunity for learning and exchange for inheritors of intangible cultural heritage in Aksu region. Our craftsmen and inheritors of intangible cultural heritage from other places exchange and learn from each other, which brings a lot of inspiration to how their traditional skills can be better integrated with modern life in the future." Aksu Regional Culture Museum (Art Museum) The curator Yin Xueni said.

The reporter saw at the intangible cultural heritage exhibition that inheritors of intangible cultural heritage from all over the country showed their presentations in front of various booths, which attracted the audience to stop and watch. In the Turpan exhibition area, Torshun, the inheritor of Turpan's intangible cultural heritage, is performing Nazikum. Wearing exquisite Uyghur costumes and wearing Uyghur flower caps, he makes various witty dance moves with the warm and cheerful rhythm of music, which makes the scene laugh constantly. It is reported that Nazikum is a national intangible cultural heritage, and local people often dance to music in leisure time and at weddings. The scene is lively and joyful.

Buruli Skyke, the inheritor of Kirgiz embroidery, a national intangible cultural heritage, also came to the intangible cultural heritage exhibition, and her Kirgiz embroidery impressed many audiences. Colorful silk threads, fine and solid stitches, magnificent and beautiful colorful auspicious patterns and flower patterns make Kirgiz embroidery a popular decoration. On this exhibition of intangible cultural heritage, there are also unique intangible cultural heritage embroidery from all over the country, such as Hunan embroidery, Miao embroidery in Hunan exhibition area, Bian embroidery in Henan exhibition area, etc. "Embroidery in other regions has also brought me inspiration for new patterns," she said.

It is reported that this exhibition of intangible cultural heritage focuses on 330 unique representative intangible cultural heritage projects that are targeted at 19 provinces and cities in Xinjiang, 14 prefectures and cities in Xinjiang, and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, building an exchange platform for inheritors of intangible cultural heritage from all over the country.

　　 How can the fever of intangible cultural heritage continue?

"Traditional cowhide carving includes saddle, kettle, wine bag, etc., which is closely related to the clothing, food, housing and transportation of Xinjiang nomads. The history of leather carving can be traced back to more than 3000 years ago. What we are doing now is to use cowhide as a carrier to carve out the history and culture we have seen and tell stories of Xinjiang." said Meng Lulu, successor of leather carving skills of Urumqi municipal intangible cultural heritage project, In addition to recovering unearthed cultural relics, they also make some cultural and creative products. She has developed hundreds of leather carving cultural and creative products, ranging from clothing and decorative paintings to jewelry and coasters, combining traditional crafts with modern creativity to make intangible cultural heritage more contemporary.

Meng Lulu, the inheritor of intangible cultural heritage, displays leather carvings. Photographed by Deng Lijuan

"I have been to almost all the pastoral areas in Xinjiang, and the herdsmen are my teachers. I have brought 400 apprentices, more than 100 of whom follow me full-time. At present, we are taking farmers and herdsmen from the birthplace of leather carving to continue to invest in traditional leather carving techniques, effectively combining intangible cultural heritage and rural revitalization, so that the old craft can glow new brilliance, and the herdsmen who inherit the old craft can earn more." Meng Lulu said.

In the Jilin Province exhibition area, Sui Jincai, the inheritor of Sui's ironware in Antu, a provincial intangible cultural heritage, also enthusiastically introduced the works he brought. He used iron to make pike. This kind of fish is vicious and likes to attack other fish, but it also forms an internal fit with the hardness and sharpness of iron. With the development of culture and in line with people's new cultural preferences, he constantly innovated in the content of his works, making iron motorcycle, dinosaurs and roses. Turning to the characteristics of this process, he said that the integration of handmade iron products technology and art design should also comply with the changes of the times in order to better inherit.

Intangible cultural heritage needs to be passed on in a living way, so that the ancient intangible cultural heritage can enter modern life and become people's way of life, so that the popularity of intangible cultural heritage can continue.

(Source: China News Network)