9th China Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo opens in Chongqing

People watch a performance during the 9th China Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo in Chongqing, southwest China, Nov. 6, 2026. The 9th China Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo opened in Chongqing on Friday. More than 930 inheritors of intangible cultural heritage participated in the event, focusing on the achievements of intangible cultural heritage protection, inheritor cultivation and intangible cultural heritage workshop construction. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

A model presents intangible cultural heritage creations during the 9th China Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo in Chongqing, southwest China, Nov. 6, 2026. The 9th China Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo opened in Chongqing on Friday. More than 930 inheritors of intangible cultural heritage participated in the event, focusing on the achievements of intangible cultural heritage protection, inheritor cultivation and intangible cultural heritage workshop construction. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

This photo taken on Nov. 6, 2026 shows handicrafts on display during the 9th China Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo in Chongqing, southwest China. The 9th China Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo opened in Chongqing on Friday. More than 930 inheritors of intangible cultural heritage participated in the event, focusing on the achievements of intangible cultural heritage protection, inheritor cultivation and intangible cultural heritage workshop construction. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

People learn about making skills of an intangible cultural heritage item during the 9th China Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo in Chongqing, southwest China, Nov. 6, 2026. The 9th China Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo opened in Chongqing on Friday. More than 930 inheritors of intangible cultural heritage participated in the event, focusing on the achievements of intangible cultural heritage protection, inheritor cultivation and intangible cultural heritage workshop construction. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

People visit the 9th China Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo in Chongqing, southwest China, Nov. 6, 2026. The 9th China Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo opened in Chongqing on Friday. More than 930 inheritors of intangible cultural heritage participated in the event, focusing on the achievements of intangible cultural heritage protection, inheritor cultivation and intangible cultural heritage workshop construction. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

An exhibitor displays an embroidered earring during the 9th China Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo in Chongqing, southwest China, Nov. 6, 2026. The 9th China Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo opened in Chongqing on Friday. More than 930 inheritors of intangible cultural heritage participated in the event, focusing on the achievements of intangible cultural heritage protection, inheritor cultivation and intangible cultural heritage workshop construction. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

This photo taken on Nov. 6, 2026 shows embroidery works of Qiang ethnic group during the 9th China Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo in Chongqing, southwest China. The 9th China Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo opened in Chongqing on Friday. More than 930 inheritors of intangible cultural heritage participated in the event, focusing on the achievements of intangible cultural heritage protection, inheritor cultivation and intangible cultural heritage workshop construction. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

People visit the 9th China Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo in Chongqing, southwest China, Nov. 6, 2026. The 9th China Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo opened in Chongqing on Friday. More than 930 inheritors of intangible cultural heritage participated in the event, focusing on the achievements of intangible cultural heritage protection, inheritor cultivation and intangible cultural heritage workshop construction. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

A visitor experiences a digital interactive device for Shu brocade during the 9th China Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo in Chongqing, southwest China, Nov. 6, 2026. The 9th China Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo opened in Chongqing on Friday. More than 930 inheritors of intangible cultural heritage participated in the event, focusing on the achievements of intangible cultural heritage protection, inheritor cultivation and intangible cultural heritage workshop construction. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

People learn about cloth weaving skills during the 9th China Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo in Chongqing, southwest China, Nov. 6, 2026. The 9th China Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo opened in Chongqing on Friday. More than 930 inheritors of intangible cultural heritage participated in the event, focusing on the achievements of intangible cultural heritage protection, inheritor cultivation and intangible cultural heritage workshop construction. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

People watch a show during the 9th China Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo in Chongqing, southwest China, Nov. 6, 2026. The 9th China Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo opened in Chongqing on Friday. More than 930 inheritors of intangible cultural heritage participated in the event, focusing on the achievements of intangible cultural heritage protection, inheritor cultivation and intangible cultural heritage workshop construction. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

People watch a performance during the 9th China Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo in Chongqing, southwest China, Nov. 6, 2026. The 9th China Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo opened in Chongqing on Friday. More than 930 inheritors of intangible cultural heritage participated in the event, focusing on the achievements of intangible cultural heritage protection, inheritor cultivation and intangible cultural heritage workshop construction. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)