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Original title: Successful application of Taijiquan and Wang Chuan for heritage, China ranks first in total intangible heritage
The reporter learned from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism that on the night of December 17 Beijing time, China’s separate declaration of “Tai Chi” and the joint declaration of China and Malaysia “Send the king’s ship a ceremony and practices related to the sustainable connection between people and the ocean. ” The two projects were reviewed and approved by the Intergovernmental Committee for the Protection of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of UNESCO and were included in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Human Heritage of UNESCO. So far, a total of 42 items of China’s intangible cultural heritage have been included in UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List (book), ranking first in the world.
The 15th ordinary session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Protection of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of UNESCO was held online from December 14 to 19. At this regular meeting, 50 elements of intangible cultural heritage declared by 57 countries were reviewed.
Since its formation in the mid-17th century, Tai Chi has reportedly been passed down from generation to generation, with practitioners across the country, and has been widely spread and transmitted abroad. Taijiquan has no restrictions on the gender, age, physical, occupation and ethnicity of the practitioners. Through the practice of Taijiquan, people not only cultivate their body and strengthen their bodies, but also inherit the cultural genes of the Chinese nation. “Learning to box to make sense”, the traditional Chinese philosophy of the yin and yang cycle, the harmony between man and nature, and the concept of health preservation contained in Taijiquan enrich people’s understanding of the laws of the universe, nature and the human body; it is loose, smooth, round and erect. The basic requirements of respecting the teacher, respecting the teacher, not being disrespectful, not being angry, dissatisfied, etc., subtly cultivate the peaceful, tolerant and friendly disposition of people. Tai Chi plays an important role in enhancing people’s health awareness, promoting physical and mental health, promoting harmonious coexistence between people, and enhancing social cohesion.
Shipping the king ship is a popular activity widespread in southern Fujian and the coastal areas of Malacca, Malaysia. From its formation in the 15th to 17th centuries, with “Southeast Asia” and the sea trade, it gradually spread from southern Fujian to Southeast Asia. The Ship to the King conveys the historical memory of the people of their ancestors going to the ocean, embodies the concept of harmonious coexistence between man and nature and respect for life, and provides rich resources for cultural dialogue to promote development of an inclusive society; carries observations of climate, tides and ocean currents. This marine knowledge and navigation technology are the crystallization of people’s long-term wisdom in marine life and production. The ship to the king is considered a common heritage by the relevant communities in China and Malaysia, and is a clear example of the diffusion and integration of Chinese culture in the countries along the Maritime Silk Road.
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism stated that actively requesting elements of intangible cultural heritage to be included in UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List (brochure) is an important part of China’s fulfillment of the responsibilities and obligations of States parties to the Convention for the Protection of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, and also fully reflects the increasing level of protection of China’s intangible cultural heritage and the fulfillment of contracts are of great importance for the heritage and promotion of excellent traditional Chinese culture, highlighting the innovative and creative vitality of the Chinese nation, enhancing the international influence of Chinese culture, promoting people-to-people communication, cultural exchanges and mutual learning. .
