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China's Hezhen Yimakan storytelling added to UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list

Published on 12 Dec 2025 6:08:11 PM

The Chinese folk tradition of "Hezhen Yimakan storytelling" has been added to the UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list, a recognition that inheritors and researchers say will help to better preserve and promote these age-old artistic customs.

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The Chinese folk tradition of "Hezhen Yimakan storytelling" has been added to the UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list, a recognition that inheritors and researchers say will help to better preserve and promote these age-old artistic customs.

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