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UK producer records Taicang's maritime culture
October 13, 2015
A small town on the Yangtze River estuary, Taicang's place in the history books of naval exploration is well documented; yet, it is unknown to most.
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A river runs through it
June 13, 2015
Shaxi preserves the ancient charm of the water towns in East China's Yangtze River Delta
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UNESCO officials visit Taicang
June 12, 2015
Kishore Rao, director of the World Heritage Center of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), recently led a delegation to Shaxi old town in Taicang, Jiangsu province.
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Featured handicrafts to shine at Expo Milano
May 14, 2015
A number of traditional handicrafts from Taicang, Jiangsu province, will be displayed at the Shengtaijiayuan Pavilion during the Milano Expo 2015 in Italy.
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Provincial ICH-Rolling lamp
March 22, 2012
Rolling lamp, a form of ancient folk acrobatics, is popular in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai. It has a history of nearly 1,000 years.
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Municipal ICH-Dragon and lion making crafts in Shuangfeng
March 22, 2012
Shuangfeng people are fond of dragon and lion dances, and the city has a long history of making props for these traditional dances.
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Provincial ICH-Chinese Valentine’s Day in Taicang
March 22, 2012
Every year, locals turn out in droves for a temple fair the city hosts to mark the holiday. Taicang’s version of Chinese Valentine’s Day is distinguished by three features:
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Provintial ICH-Shuangfeng folk songs
March 21, 2012
Shuangfeng folk songs are sung by laborers during the intervals of work to refresh. They are known for their simplicity, folk character and artistic quality.
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