Intangible cultural heritage inheritors in Yantai gain national recognition

Sheng Yubin (front), one of the inheritors of "Haiyang yangko", a folk dance popular in Yantai, Shandong province, stages a performance dressed in colorful costumes. [Photo/WeChat account: ytswgxj]

Luan Shujuan, was recognized as the representative inheritor of Yantai paper-cutting. Known for its intricate skills and innovative characters, Yantai paper-cutting boasts a long history as it can be dated back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). It features various themes such as plum blossoms, phoenix and peony flowers, Chinese zodiac symbols, famous tourist attractions, Peking opera masks and Olympic mascots.