Shanxi ICH consumption season kicks off in Taiyuan

The "Cultural and Natural Heritage Day" and Shanxi Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Consumption Season opened at the Fenhe River Scenic Area in Taiyuan on June 12. Running until June 21, the event features outdoor performances, ICH markets, and workshops, bringing Shanxi's ICH out of exhibition halls and into everyday life.

The "Cultural and Natural Heritage Day" and Shanxi Intangible Cultural Heritage Consumption Season kick off in Taiyuan. [Photo/Shanxi News Network]

The opening themed performance featured the Taiyuan gong and drum show Bull Fights Tiger, with its rousing beats echoing across the Fenhe River and instantly energizing the audience. Classic Jin Opera excerpts followed, offering attendees a visual feast.

In addition to the themed performances, the event features an ICH market and workshops, creating a one-stop leisure destination for dining, entertainment, shopping, and wellness.

A classic Jin Opera excerpt is staged at the opening performance. [Photo/Shanxi News Network]

At the ICH market's craft area, traditional creations like Shanxi embroidery and paper cutting are on display, while artisans demonstrate their skills live. The food zone offers a variety of Shanxi delicacies, with trendy snacks popular among young people.

Meanwhile, the ICH workshops offer hands-on experiences, where ICH inheritors teach skills like plant dyeing and fabric collage. To welcome the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival, activities such as colorful rope weaving and lucky zongzi making allow visitors to experience traditional customs firsthand.

The ICH market is crowded with visitors. [Photo/Shanxi News Network]

"Shanxi is rich in ICH resources, boasting 182 national-level and over a thousand provincial-level ICH projects," said a Shanxi Provincial Culture and Tourism Department official. "This event breaks away from traditional performance modes, integrating ICH into everyday life along the Fenhe River. Shanxi will continue to enrich ICH consumption scenarios and breathe new life into ancient crafts in the modern era."