[2024 Beijing Attraction] Travel Guide for CTCM (Updated Sep)
Art Museums
Address:
Fuxing Men Nei Dajie 101, East City District, Beijing, China
Opening times:
Open tomorrow at 09:00-17:00(Admission ends at 16:00)Closed Today
Phone:
010-87991866
The "Five-color Brocade - Chinese Costume Culture Exhibition" is currently on display at the China Arts and Crafts Museum.
❤Recommended reason:
As soon as you enter the "Five-color Brocade - Chinese Costume Culture Exhibition", you will be attracted by various costumes in the exhibition hall! This exhibition shows Chinese costumes in different periods and different regional environments. It is a feast of Chinese costume culture! There are as many as 228 pieces (sets) of costumes on display, and 139 pieces (sets) are collections of the Museum of Ethnic Costumes of Beijing Institute of Clothing Technology.
👍Most recommended:
Brocade clothing section: The ancient costumes are restored, showing the representative costumes from the Qin and Han dynasties to the Ming Dynasty, reproducing the style of ancient Chinese costumes. The costumes here not only restore the classic form of costumes, but also show the unique ingenuity of traditional skills through exquisite details such as brocade and printing. The use of materials and the choice of colors are closer to historical reality!
The entire exhibition is wonderful and interprets the beauty of Chinese costumes from multiple angles, the beauty of decoration, and the beauty of nature!
💰Consumption: Free!
🕙Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 (closed on Monday)
📍Detailed address:
China Arts and Crafts Museum, China Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum is located at:
No. 16, Hujing East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
(About 230 meters northwest of the intersection of Beichen East Road and Datun Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing)
🚉Transportation:
Subway Line 8/15 Olympic Park Station (Exit G)
Subway Line 15 Anli Road Station (Exit A)
📝Note tips:
On-site appointment is available, free admission!
COHEN SHARP
The Craft Art Museum next to Olympic Forest Park, a free feast of art
Hey buddies, today I want to take you on a journey to the magical world of craftsmanship—the China Craft Art Museum, which quietly sits on the gentle edge of Olympic Forest Park.
As soon as you step through the mysterious door, you are instantly surrounded by a rich artistic atmosphere. The first thing that catches your eye is a dazzling silver giant tree. It is not just a decoration but more like a magical key to the ancient world of craftsmanship, making you stop and gaze at this retro beauty from the future. 🌲✨
As we delve deeper, it feels like stepping into a giant treasure trove. Each exhibit tells a story of a thousand years, shining with the wisdom and sweat of craftsmen.
Gold, silver, and jade artifacts gleam under the soft lights. They are either simple and elegant or complex and luxurious. Every smooth line and every exquisite carving reveal the craftsmen's ultimate pursuit of beauty. I seem to hear the crisp sound of metal clashing and feel the focused gaze and warmth of their hands as they carve.
The lacquerware section offers a different flavor. Hidden within the deep black are colorful worlds. Every stroke appears so steady and powerful, making one marvel at the ancient people's ingenious use of color and light.
The stoneware section is even more eye-opening. Those seemingly simple stones can be transformed into such vivid forms in the hands of craftsmen. Whether it's majestic mythical beasts or lively birds and animals, they are all awe-inspiring.
The textile area is a gentle ocean. Silk, cotton, linen, embroidery... each exudes a soft luster, with delicate textures and beautiful patterns, making one want to touch and feel that ancient warmth and softness.
Even the little one is deeply attracted by these exquisite exhibits. He curiously looks at each piece, his eyes sparkling with curiosity and longing for the unknown world. I know this is not just a visual feast but also a spiritual baptism, allowing us to find a moment of peace and beauty in our busy lives.
If you also long for an encounter with beauty, why not take your family to the China Craft Art Museum this weekend and feel the timeless craftsmanship? Trust me, you will be captivated by the artistic charm here! 👨👩👧👦🎉
Harper Sutherland92
Colorful Brocade Cluster - Exhibition of Chinese Clothing Culture
Chinese clothing culture is an important part of China's excellent traditional culture, one of the forms of Chinese civilization, and a significant component of China's intangible cultural heritage. The diverse clothing and costumes throughout history reflect the deep interaction between the Chinese nation and its complex living environment. They are scientific, sociological, and cultural. From these garments, one can intuitively see the wisdom of harmonious coexistence between humans and nature, such as the choice of materials and the creation of tools. Additionally, one can perceive the unique expression of Chinese clothing culture since ancient times, such as the romance and restraint behind praise and respect.
This 'Colorful Brocade Cluster - Exhibition of Chinese Clothing Culture' is jointly organized by the China Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum and Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology. A total of 228 classic garments and costumes are on display, making it a grand feast of Chinese clothing culture.
The exhibition aims to promote the excellent traditional clothing culture of the Chinese nation and is divided into four content units: ethnic clothing, clothing protection, clothing restoration, and clothing innovation. It comprehensively showcases the forms of Chinese clothing in different periods and regional environments. The exhibited items are diverse in style, varied in material, colorful, elegant, and exquisitely crafted, leaving visitors in awe. These magnificent and exquisite exhibits are sure to make Chinese people proud. Through such rich and colorful clothing, the audience can not only appreciate the composite nature of Chinese culture but also recognize the great creativity and romantic sentiments of their ancestors.
Address: China Arts and Crafts, China Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum
Opening hours: 9:00—17:00
(Entry stops at 16:00) Closed on Mondays
NoahO Donnell07
Heavenly Clouds and Human Weaving: Jin Wen Yun Brocade Art Exhibition
The 'Heavenly Clouds and Human Weaving: Jin Wen Yun Brocade Art Exhibition' is currently being held at the China National Arts and Crafts Museum. At this exhibition, visitors can admire the rare and exquisite Yun brocade artworks.
Jin Wen, born in 1954 in Nanjing, Jiangsu, joined the Nanjing Arts and Crafts Company in 1973, and later transferred to the Nanjing Yun Brocade Research Institute. He apprenticed under the remaining dozen or so Yun brocade artisans, learning the craft of Yun brocade weaving and mastering the entire Yun brocade manufacturing process. For decades, he has been engaged in Yun brocade weaving and research. He is a renowned Yun brocade artist, a national-level Yun brocade art master, a Chinese arts and crafts master, a representative inheritor of China's intangible cultural heritage (Yun brocade), and a representative inheritor of the national intangible cultural heritage Nanjing Yun brocade wooden loom flower weaving technique. He is acclaimed as the 'First Person in Dragon Robe Weaving'.
Address: China National Arts and Crafts Museum
Opening Hours: 9:00—17:00
(Entry stops at 16:00) Closed on Mondays
LEONA JACOBS
Looking Back to See the Future - The Graduate Exhibition of Fine Art and Design by the Class of 2024 from the Chinese National Academy of Arts
At the Chinese Arts and Crafts Museum and the Chinese Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum, there is a graduate exhibition titled 'Looking Back to See the Future' for the Class of 2024 from the Chinese National Academy of Arts. It showcases the works of the current graduates, allowing the audience to understand the artistic achievements these future artists have made during their graduate studies.
The Chinese National Academy of Arts has an excellent academic tradition, emphasizing both research and creative work, and actively innovating while inheriting traditions. The academy has always prioritized the cultivation of well-rounded artistic talents in moral, intellectual, and physical aspects as the core of its educational mission. In the research and teaching buildings, there is a focus on mentorship and mutual learning, with a high regard for the integration of theory and practice. Over the past three years, the students have participated in a wide range of teaching practice activities such as field sketching, exhibition design, and more, laying a solid foundation for their future careers.
This exhibition brings together the graduation works of all doctoral and master's students from the Fine Arts, Calligraphy and Seal Carving, and Design Departments of the Class of 2024 at the Chinese National Academy of Arts. It covers a range of disciplines including traditional Chinese painting, calligraphy and seal carving, oil painting, printmaking, sculpture, cultural heritage conservation, ceramics, and digital media, highlighting the outstanding teaching and creative strength of the graduate school at the Chinese National Academy of Arts.
SamuelMcKay431
China Arts and Crafts Museum Album Share
The opening hours of the China Arts and Crafts Museum are from Tuesday to Sunday 9:00—17:00 (entry stops at 16:00), and it is closed on Mondays (except for statutory holidays).
The 6th floor of the China Arts and Crafts Museum is for calligraphy and painting exhibitions and student graduation works, with some exhibits as follows:
- “The spirit of ancient times had Li Sixun, but today there is no one like Yang Ziyun”: This is an ink painting, and the exhibit is standard and proper.
In addition, the 6th floor also has the “Creating in Inheritance: Form·Performance·Art Scene - Zhu Legeng Art Exhibition”, which is divided into two areas:
- The first exhibition area: displays a series of art scene works, and visitors can interact with these artworks for an immersive experience of the art scene. My favorite is the ceramic kaleidoscope, full of Chinese style. In this scene, you can feel more about “innovating in inheritance” and “inheriting in innovation”. You can wear clothing with an ancient style or elements of ancient style to echo the scene, which is very photogenic.
- The second exhibition area: mainly features representative works of Zhu Legeng, such as ceramic utensils, sculptures, paintings, etc.
AndrewTurner
Beijing | China Arts and Crafts Museum
The China Arts and Crafts Museum (China Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum) is a national-level museum located at No. 16, Hujing East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing.
The museum covers an area of 91,126 square meters, with a length of 201 meters (north to south), a width of 75 meters, and a height of 50 meters. It has 6 floors above ground and 2 floors underground, housing 7 exhibition halls and 1 multifunctional hall. The architectural design draws inspiration from the proportions of the Hall of Supreme Harmony in the Forbidden City, with a symmetrical structure both vertically and horizontally. The facade is divided into three sections, from bottom to top: a stone layer, a transparent platform layer, and an overhanging pavilion, symbolizing the 'Three Talents' concept of heaven, earth, and human harmony in traditional Chinese culture. The brown copper-colored metal grille structure on the exterior is derived from traditional architectural elements such as window patterns and display shelves, organically integrating traditional patterns with modern architectural frameworks, giving the building a dignified yet dynamic and transparent aesthetic quality.
The China Arts and Crafts Museum (China Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum) is a public welfare institution under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, with the purpose of collecting and displaying Chinese arts and crafts masterpieces, showcasing representative projects of intangible cultural heritage, and inheriting and promoting excellent traditional Chinese culture. It undertakes the protection, identification, restoration, and development of Chinese arts and crafts and intangible cultural heritage projects, as well as related scientific research, domestic and international academic exchanges, public education, social services, and the digital collection, storage, and internet information big data sharing of projects and inheritors.
The museum's functions include displaying excellent traditional Chinese culture, promoting the aesthetic view and core socialist values of the Chinese nation, and establishing cultural and national confidence. Its main responsibilities are the collection of cultural heritage art treasures, the exhibition of physical heritage and protection projects, and the display and performance of living heritage and protection projects.
Since its opening on February 5, 2022, the museum has held more than 20 exhibitions, received a total of 900,000 visitors, undertaken nearly 500 official receptions and more than 30 foreign affairs receptions, and created a series of characteristic social education brand projects. The exhibitions in the museum cover a variety of arts and crafts categories, such as ceramics, lacquerware, brocade, embroidery, metal crafts, carving, and galleries, showcasing Chinese arts and crafts masterpieces from different historical periods and the excellent traditional culture of the Chinese nation.
The completion of the China Arts and Crafts Museum (China Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum) fills the gap of a national-level museum for Chinese arts and crafts and intangible heritage, serving as a national cultural palace that displays excellent traditional Chinese culture, promotes national aesthetic views and values, and establishes cultural and national confidence.
Its historical evolution is as follows:
• The China Arts and Crafts Museum was established in 1990, originally located at No. 101, Fuxingmennei Street, northeast corner of Fuxingmen Bridge, Xicheng District, Beijing (now Parkson Shopping Center), and was successively under the Ministry of Light Industry and the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission. In 2006, it was transferred to the former Ministry of Culture and managed by the China Academy of Art. After moving out of the original site in 2008, it was without a permanent location.
• In 2011, the project was approved by the State Council and the National Development and Reform Commission, and the site was selected in 2013. After a public tender, the joint venture of the China Academy of Building Research and GMP International Architects from Germany was chosen as the design unit.
• In 2018, the National Development and Reform Commission approved the feasibility study report of the project.
• The foundation was laid in March 2019, the underground structure was capped on January 13, 2020, the main structure was capped on July 31, 2020, and the construction was completed and accepted on January 5, 2022.
• On February 5, 2022, the China Arts and Crafts Museum and China Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum were inaugurated, and the opening ceremony of the 'Chinese Treasures - Exhibition of China's Intangible Cultural Heritage and Arts and Crafts' was held in Beijing. The museum was also approved to add the name 'China Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum'. During the period without a permanent location, the museum fully leveraged its collection advantages, holding a series of public welfare arts and crafts exhibitions, academic touring exhibitions, special exhibitions, and academic activities, actively building a platform to showcase the mainstream development and latest creative achievements in the field of Chinese arts and crafts. It has hosted 5 'China Contemporary Arts and Crafts Biennale', becoming a brand event that displays high-level contemporary Chinese arts and crafts creations.
DesignDivaDeluxe
Chinese Intangible Heritage: Lacquer Brilliance of Shanxi
At the circular corridor on the sixth floor of the China Arts and Crafts Museum and the China Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum, the 'Chinese Intangible Heritage: Lacquer Brilliance of Shanxi' exhibition is being held, showcasing and introducing exquisite lacquerware from the Shanxi region to visitors.
Lacquerware, since the Neolithic era, has continued for thousands of years, concealing its light and retaining its color. During the Xia and Shang dynasties, people had already begun planting lacquer trees and using colored lacquer to decorate objects. In the Qin and Han dynasties, lacquerware production reached its first peak, with meticulous division of labor in official workshops and numerous lacquerware crafting sites scattered among the people. The historical period that pushed lacquerware craftsmanship to a new peak of richness and elegance was during the Tang and Song dynasties, which saw the emergence of new decorative techniques such as mother-of-pearl inlay, gold and silver flat carving, rhinoceros horn carving, and gold pasting. By the Ming and Qing dynasties, later generations commented: 'Thousands of patterns and designs, bewilderingly intricate and impossible to fully recognize.' To this day, lacquered objects are still regarded as important items. Among them, Shanxi's 'Pingyao Polished Lacquerware,' 'Xinjiang Cloud Carved Lacquerware,' and 'Jishan Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Lacquerware' are particularly famous.
Pingyao Polished Lacquerware is one of China's four major types of lacquerware. The decorative technique of Pingyao Polished Lacquerware originated in Pingyao County in central Shanxi and is named for the luster produced by hand polishing. In 2006, the decorative technique of Pingyao Polished Lacquerware was included in the National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. The rhinoceros horn carving technique of lacquerware from Xinjiang County, Shanxi, is unique to the region, featuring patterns such as heavy rings, spirals, and cloud hooks, collectively known as cloud carving. In 2011, the rhinoceros horn carving technique was included in the National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Jishan Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Lacquerware originated in the Shang dynasty, with the core skill involving peeling and grinding shells and sea shells into thin slices, which are then inlaid onto the surface of objects according to the pattern requirements. In 2014, the decorative technique of Jishan Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Lacquerware was included in the National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Lacquerware is now widely applied in modern life, such as modern furniture that incorporates lacquer decorative techniques. Even space decoration design includes elements of lacquer art. Such innovations and applications have allowed the traditional skill of lacquer art to rejuvenate and thrive with vitality in its heritage.
Exhibition location: Circular corridor on the sixth floor of the China Arts and Crafts Museum and the China Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum
Opening hours: 9:00—17:00
(Entry stops at 16:00) Closed on Mondays
Rivera Michelle Mich
Beijing's free treasure trove museum is so beautiful
This place's art treasures are simply breathtaking.
Every piece of art is meticulously crafted.
Each floor has a different theme.
It's perfect for those who love crafts.
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In addition to the artworks, there's also a paid DIY crafting area.
Great for kids.
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Tickets can be booked for free in advance, and it's very convenient whether you take the subway or drive.
It's a treasure trove museum.
TechSavvyTips
The Palace of Industrial Fine Arts and the Palace of Intangible Cultural Heritage of China—Craftsmanship of a Great Nation
The architectural area of the China Arts and Crafts Museum and the China Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum is 91,126 square meters, with 7 exhibition halls. The architecture is octagonal in symmetry, with a roof covered in beige glazed tiles, and the exterior is composed of red granite and white marble, rich in national characteristics.
The exhibits in the museum include China's four great national treasures: jade, ivory carving, drawnwork embroidery, and more. On the fifth floor, exhibition halls 7, 8, 9, and 10 feature a collection led by the basic display of Chinese arts and crafts, 'Cultural Vein and Splendor'. Here, one can see the art in China's intangible cultural heritage, such as ceramics, brocade, drawnwork embroidery, ivory carving, jade carving, wood carving, stone carving, cloisonné, as well as gold, silver, and bronze ornaments, clay figurines, snuff bottles with inner painting, lacquer art, and a comprehensive collection of national crafts and folk crafts, including countless national-level craft museum collections.
JENNIFER ROWE
How many of the eight major intangible cultural heritage museums have you visited?
China is vast and rich in resources, and the wisdom of the Chinese people is endless. Today, this wisdom is preserved as our country's intangible cultural heritage, carefully passed down from generation to generation by the Chinese people.
In various parts of the motherland, many museums display this rich and colorful intangible cultural heritage. These museums are not only precious cultural treasuries but also treasure troves of history and art.
Let us explore the 'treasures' of these museums together and feel the cultural confidence of our great China!
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📍Beijing | China Arts and Crafts Museum
Includes eleven categories such as jade carving, stone carving, bamboo and wood carving, ivory and bone carving, weaving and dyeing embroidery, ceramics, lacquer art, metal crafts, glass, Thangka, and ethnic folk art.
💎Treasure of the Museum
The four jade treasures 'Spectacular Mount Tai', 'Gathering of Fragrance and Fortune', 'Collection of All Flowers', and 'Joy Across the Seas' all come from the same piece of jade raw stone.
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📍Beijing | China Cloisonné Art Museum
Records the development of the enamel factory over sixty years, displaying fine cloisonné works and many classic pieces from various periods.
💎Treasure of the Museum
A set of bronze chariots and horses replicating those from the Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum in Xi'an
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📍Nanjing | China Yunjin Brocade Museum
Gathers royal attire from various historical periods, each piece shimmering with royal splendor, making one feel as if they have traveled through time and experienced history.
💎Treasure of the Museum: Plain Gauze Monk's Robe
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📍Hainan | Splendid Li Brocade Museum
The Li ethnic group of Hainan has inherited a thousand-year tradition of brocade weaving, known as one of China's ancient cotton textile dyeing and embroidery techniques with a history of over 3000 years, truly a 'living fossil' in the field of textiles.
💎Treasure of the Museum: Dragon Quilt
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📍Hunan | China Tujia Brocade Art Museum
Xilankapu, also known as Tujia floral bedspread, the 'Tujia' in its name does not imply that its makers are rustic, but because it is deeply rooted in the land of Tujia culture.
💎Treasure of the Museum
The Flower of Tujia, woven from 150,000 meters of red brocade thread.
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📍Yunnan | Puzhen Bai Ethnic Tie-dye Museum
Ancient people called tie-dye 'Zha Xie' or 'Jiao Xie', which was a method of dyeing textiles in ancient times and is also one of the traditional Chinese hand dyeing techniques.
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📍Sichuan | Chengdu Shu Brocade and Embroidery Museum
Houses a large Shu brocade weaving workshop, with several Shu brocade Xiaohualou wooden weaving machines making Shu brocade on-site. Shu brocade and Shu embroidery are dazzling, with a wide array of exquisite patterns from various dynasties. This is also an unexpectedly delightful niche museum I visited in Chengdu.
💎Treasure of the Museum
Qing Dynasty Xiaohualou wooden weaving machine
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📍Yangzhou | China Woodblock Printing Museum
More than 200,000 pieces of ancient woodblock printing plates as the main collection, comprehensively showcasing the woodblock printing process and focusing on woodblock prints from various dynasties.
💎Treasure of the Museum
Qing Dynasty 'Gu Yi Cong Shu' woodblock edition
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China Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum
The China Arts and Crafts Museum·China Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum is located at No. 16, Hujing East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, covering an area of 10,463 square meters. It is adjacent to the China National Studies Center to the south and the China Science and Technology Museum to the north. The museum has two underground levels and six above-ground levels, with a total construction area of 91,126 square meters, and is a national-level arts and crafts museum.
In May 2021, the facade of the China Arts and Crafts Museum·China Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum was unveiled. The museum's exhibits include artistic ceramics, brocades, drawnwork embroidery, ivory carving, jade carving, wood carving, stone carving, cloisonné, gold, silver, bronze ornaments, clay figurines, snuff bottles with inner painting, lacquer art, as well as ethnic and folk crafts. On February 5, 2022, the China Arts and Crafts Museum and China Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum were officially opened, and the opening ceremony of the 'Chinese Treasures—Exhibition of China Intangible Cultural Heritage and Arts and Crafts' displayed 1,298 pieces (sets) of cultural relics.
NIXON SMITH
Beijing's Arts & Craft Museum! 🏛️✨
Step into a world where tradition meets innovation, where ancient crafts blend seamlessly with modern creativity. Welcome to the heart of Beijing, where the pulse of China's artistic soul beats strongest - the China National Arts and Crafts Museum. 🏛️✨
Nestled along the serene shores of Hujing Donglu, No.16, this cultural gem stands as a testament to China's rich heritage and boundless ingenuity. As you wander through its halls, you'll be transported through time, exploring centuries-old techniques passed down through generations, alongside groundbreaking contemporary works that push the boundaries of imagination. 🖼️🎨
From delicate porcelain masterpieces to intricate silk embroidery, each exhibit tells a story of craftsmanship, resilience, and the enduring spirit of creativity. Lose yourself in the intricate details of ancient artifacts, or marvel at the bold strokes of modern artistry - there's something to captivate every eye and inspire every soul. ✨🌸
But it's not just the art that enchants visitors; it's the ambiance of the museum itself. Surrounded by lush greenery and tranquil waters, the China National Arts and Crafts Museum offers a sanctuary for the senses, a respite from the bustling streets of Beijing. Here, amidst the whispers of history and the echoes of innovation, you'll find a moment of serenity, a chance to connect with the beauty of China's artistic legacy. 🌿🎶
So whether you're a connoisseur of culture or simply seeking a moment of inspiration, make your way to No.16 Hujing Donglu and immerse yourself in the magic of the China National Arts and Crafts Museum. Let its beauty ignite your imagination and its history deepen your appreciation for the wonders of Chinese craftsmanship. #Beijing #ArtsAndCrafts #Culture"
King Raph
Immerse yourself in the 'Yulin
Shaanbei Folk Song Exhibition'.
The Shaanbei folk songs originated and flourished in the Loess Plateau of Shaanbei.
The unique geographical features of the Loess Plateau of Shaanbei have shaped the special personality of the Loess Plateau culture, and also provided very ample conditions for the people of Shaanbei to create and inherit Shaanbei folk songs for thousands of years.
Shaanbei folk songs have always had a singing world of their own. This singing world is vast and fertile. In the nearly 100,000 square kilometers and 25 cities and counties of the Loess Plateau of Shaanbei, you can always hear the unique Shaanbei folk songs.
The Shaanbei folk songs are very rich. Since they were discovered by musicians from Yan'an 'Lu Yi' from all over the country in 1938, the recording and sorting activities have never stopped for eighty years. The number of folk songs recorded at different times, from dozens to hundreds, from hundreds to thousands. Today's new Shaanbei folk songs will always float out of the singers' mouths at any time, accumulating over time, and have become a monument bearing the cultural memory of the people of Shaanbei.
The people of Shaanbei are good at expressing their various feelings in production labor, festival temple fairs, suffering, anger, love, and marriage in the form of folk songs. They sing impromptu and sing casually, so Shaanbei folk songs are known as the encyclopedia revealing the society, history, culture, folk beliefs, and human affairs of the Loess Plateau of Shaanbei.
The 'Yulin. Shaanbei Folk Song Exhibition' was held at the China Crafts and Arts. China Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum from December 27, 2023 to June 27, 2024. During this period, 12 districts and counties under the jurisdiction of Yulin City will carry out cultural tourism promotion activities at the exhibition, and singers from each district and county will bring a feast of Shaanbei folk songs to the audience.
'Yulin. Shaanbei Folk Song Exhibition', there are 7 sessions of explanation and folk song singing every day.
The specific explanation. Singing sessions are as follows:
9:30 in the morning; 10:30; 11:30
13:00 in the afternoon; 14:00; 15:00;
16:00.
Worldly Eats
Suzhou Embroidery Art Document Exhibition
Address, No.16, Lakeview East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Suzhou embroidery has a history of more than 2000 years and is a representative of Chinese embroidery art. It embodies the spiritual emotions and aesthetic pursuits of the Chinese people. With its outstanding quality and continuous innovation ability, it leads the fashion of the times and becomes a model of Chinese arts and crafts.
In 2006, Suzhou embroidery (Suzhou embroidery) was selected as the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage list. Looking at the development of Suzhou embroidery art, there are extraordinary creations in every historical period.
After the establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949, Suzhou embroidery showed a closer connection with the times on a broader stage, serving the socialist construction and the people's better life with great vitality, and the continuous breakthrough of self, endless artistic creativity, and formed a new look of today's inclusive, blooming, and wonderful.
"Suzhou Embroidery Art Document Exhibition (1949—2019)" has collected the excellent works of Suzhou embroidery art in various periods since the founding of New China 70 years ago. These works have rich themes, exquisite craftsmanship, and diverse styles. They not only reflect the extraordinary artistic level, but also systematically show the development process of Suzhou embroidery in the continuous innovation of materials, crafts, themes, styles, etc. on the basis of inheriting excellent traditions; at the same time, the exhibition also gathered a batch of precious embroidery patterns, embroidery drafts and literature materials, revealing the technical "core" of Suzhou embroidery and the generation trajectory of its artistic appearance from multiple angles and levels, making the exhibition more vivid, comprehensive, and in-depth presentation of the beauty of Suzhou embroidery craftsmanship, exploration thoughts and innovative spirit. Many of the exhibits are displayed to the public for the first time.
Penelope Carmichael
Travel GuideIngenious Craftsmanship - China Arts and Crafts Museum (Free Admission)
Address, No. 16, Hujing East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
The museum covers an area of 10,463 square meters, with two underground floors and six above-ground floors, with a total construction area of 91,126 square meters. It is a national-level arts and crafts museum.
In May 2021, the China Arts and Crafts Museum and the China Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum made their exterior debut. The museum displays art ceramics, brocades, pulled thread embroidery, ivory carvings, jade carvings, wood carvings, stone carvings, cloisonné, gold, silver, copper ornaments, clay figures, inside-painted pots, lacquer art, and ethnic and folk crafts. On February 5, 2022, the China Arts and Crafts Museum and the China Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum were completed and opened, and the 'Chinese Treasures - China Intangible Cultural Heritage and Arts and Crafts Exhibition' opening ceremony exhibited 1,298 pieces (sets) of cultural relics.
Inside the China Arts and Crafts Museum, the exhibits are very worth seeing. China's highest craftsmanship is displayed here.