Why should the state protect intangible cultural heritage?

Intangible cultural heritage is a variety of traditional cultural expressions and cultural spaces that people of all ethnic groups have passed down from generation to generation and are closely related to people's lives. Intangible cultural heritage is not only a witness of historical development, but also a valuable cultural resource. Inheriting intangible culture is of great significance for implementing Scientific Outlook on Development and promoting comprehensive, coordinated and sustainable economic and social development.

China is an ancient civilization with a long history. It not only has a large number of material cultural heritage, but also has a wealth of intangible cultural heritage. The colorful intangible cultural heritage created by the people of all ethnic groups in China in their long-term production and life practice is the crystallization of the wisdom and civilization of the Chinese nation, the bond linking national feelings, and the foundation for safeguarding national unity.

Extended data:

Intangible culture includes all kinds of traditional cultural expressions handed down from generation to generation by people of all ethnic groups and regarded as part of their cultural heritage, as well as articles and places related to traditional cultural expressions, mainly including

(1) traditional oral literature and the language as its carrier;

(2) Traditional arts, calligraphy, music, dance, drama, folk art and acrobatics;

(3) Traditional skills, medicine and calendars;

(4) Traditional etiquette, festivals and other folk customs;

(5) Traditional sports and entertainment;

(6) Other intangible cultural heritage.