1. Guangdong Music
Guangdong music is mainly spread in the Pearl River Delta region of Guangdong Province, which was gradually formed at the end of 19 and the beginning of the 20th century on the basis of the local folk "eight-tone singing concert" and Cantonese opera accompaniment. Traditional instrumental music includes Yuehu, pipa, dulcimer, flute, voice, sheng, wooden fish and bell.
On May 20th, 2006, Guangdong Music was approved by the State Council to be included in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage list.
2. lion dance
On May 20th, 2006, Lion Dance was approved by the State Council to be included in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage list.
Lion dance belongs to the Southern Lion in China. Historically, it was born out of the court lion dance in the Tang Dynasty. After the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, with the migration of the Central Plains to the south, lion dance culture was introduced into Lingnan area. In the Ming Dynasty, lion dance appeared in Guangdong, which originated in Nanhai County. Spread among overseas Chinese in Guangdong, Guangxi and Southeast Asian countries; Mainly distributed in Foshan, Suixi, Guangzhou and other counties and cities in Guangdong.
3. Cantonese Opera
Cantonese Opera, also known as "Cantonese Opera" or "Grand Drama", is one of the traditional operas of the Han nationality, which originated from Nanxi Opera and is popular in Cantonese-inhabited areas such as Lingnan. Jiajing period of Ming Dynasty began to appear in Guangdong and Guangxi. It is a performing art that combines singing, reading, playing, musicians' music, stage costumes and abstract forms. Cantonese opera was included in the first batch of 5 18 national intangible cultural heritage list published on May 20th, 2006. On September 30, 2009, Cantonese opera was recognized by UNESCO and included in the list of intangible cultural heritage of mankind.
4. Cantonese embroidery
Guangdong embroidery is the floorboard of handmade silk embroidery with Chaozhou and Guangzhou as the production centers, including Chaozhou embroidery and Guangzhou embroidery, and it is one of the four famous embroideries in China. Guangdong embroidery is one of Guangdong embroideries, which originated from the minority Li nationality. In ancient times, embroidery workers were mostly men from Chaozhou and Guangzhou, which is rare in the world. Date of ratification: May 20, 2006.
5. Ivory carving
Ivory carving refers to the carving process and finished products made of ivory, which is an ancient Han traditional art and folk arts and crafts. Ivory is the strongest part of an elephant. It is as smooth as jade and durable as a gem, so it is also called "organic gem". Ivory carving works of art, with solid and delicate texture, soft and smooth color and exquisite carving art, are cherished by collectors and become one of the unique varieties in antiques. On May 20th, 2006, ivory carving was approved by the State Council to be included in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage list.