Rescue and Protect Intangible Cultural Heritage (Action by Ethnic Groups in Northwest)

Author: Hao Sumin, Culture
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: In the long river of human history and culture, the rich cultural heritage created by various ethnic groups is the crystallization of human creativity, imagination, wisdom, and labor. It accumulates the unique ways of thinking and psychological structures of each group, comprehensively embodying the sum of a nation's material and spiritual civilization. These heritages have become an inexhaustible source for humanity to promote cultural innovation and continuous development. The vast northwestern region of China has long been the cradle of the diverse yet unified civilization of the Chinese nation. On this expansive land, since ancient times, as brothers within the extended family of the Chinese nation, various ethnic groups have created rich and splendid cultures in their respective histories, imbued with strong ethnic and regional characteristics. They are not only a part of the overall Chinese civilization but also outstanding representatives of human spiritual creation, embodying the essence of world culture, and serving as the spiritual veins and genes of our Chinese nation. This includes a significant part of intangible cultural heritage. Therefore, the protection of it holds profound significance and a great responsibility. In order to achieve the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, we must preserve our national memory and safeguard our spiritual homeland.