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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
BEIJING, July 15 (Xinhua) — The China-Russia Intangible Cultural Heritage Fair was held in Heihe, Heilongjiang Province, from July 12 to 14, showcasing the rich folk arts of the two countries, according to the city's Department of Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism.
On the Chinese side, the event was attended by heirs of 11 intangible cultural heritage sites of various levels, while the fair brought together 24 artists engaged in decorative and applied arts from 12 regions of the Russian Federation, including Moscow, Kamchatka Krai, Magadan Oblast, the Republic of Buryatia and Amur Oblast.
At the exhibition within the framework of the fair, visitors saw paintings made of fish skin, various birch bark products, stone microminiatures, etc., the manufacturing technique of which is related to the intangible cultural heritage in China. Meanwhile, Russian artisans presented unique wooden dolls, wood and stone carvings, ceramic dishes, sculpture, etc.
At the fair, Russian artists opened several master classes, during which visitors were able to try making traditional Yakut amulets, textile folk dolls, etc. with their own hands.
In addition, the heirs of intangible cultural heritage and invited guests from both countries conducted an in-depth exchange of experiences and organized a dialogue on the topic of preserving, inheriting and innovative development of traditional handicrafts.
The three-day event, which aimed to promote intangible cultural heritage exchanges between China and Russia, attracted thousands of local residents as well as domestic and foreign tourists, promoting the sale of arts and crafts, the department said in a statement. -0-
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