An exhibition titled Chinese Intangible Cultural Heritage and Traditional Customs of the Lunar New Year was held in Beijing between January 19 and 26, attracting a swarm of visitors.

Over 80 artisans actively preserving intangible cultural heritage across the country showcased their unique skills. The craftsmanship displayed at the exhibition covers a wide range of traditional crafts, including paper cutting, Lunar New Year paintings, colored lanterns, paper kites, dough figurines, clay sculptures, shadow puppets, brocade weaving, and tea-serving ceremonies. Many of the activities and artwork have been inscribed on lists of the world's intangible cultural heritage.

The exhibition is held during Spring Festival period every year in a bid to increase awareness of the need to protect traditional Chinese culture among the public.

COLORFUL LANTERNS: A mother and her son take a look at hand-made lanterns at a booth during the exhibition in Beijing on January 25

INKED UP: A girl learns to use an ink brush under the guidance of a craftsman during the exhibition of intangible cultural heritages in Beijing

DEMONSTRATION: A craftswoman from Yunnan Province demonstrates how to weave by using traditional tools during the exhibition

UNCANNY WORKMANSHIP: A craftsman sculpts wooden puppet head at the exhibition

FASCINATING HANDICRAFTS: A visitor takes a picture of a paper kite at the exhibition

ANCIENT TECHNIQUES: Two women from southwest China's Guizhou Province paint patterns for wax printing during the exhibition

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