As China pushes to modernize its countryside, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs has turned to thousand-year-old farming traditions to spearhead rural vitalization.
Rural communities in Linyi, East China's Shandong province, are seeing tangible improvements in industry development and infrastructure as local industries create new sources of income and transform villagers' lives.
An entrepreneurship team called "Yisu Fanghua" from Linyi City Vocational College is using AI modeling tools and 3D printing technology to transform dough sculpture, a national intangible cultural heritage, through digital innovation.
Willow weaving in Linshu dates back to the Sui (581-618) and Tang (618-907) dynasties, according to historical records.
Through technological improvements and smart production, Linyi Hongshun Ceramics, based in Luozhuang district, has developed from a traditional ceramic producer into a modern manufacturer with products sold in more than 70 countries.
Linshu county in Shandong province is demonstrating how a centuries-old tradition can flourish in the modern global economy.
Linyi is bringing intangible cultural heritage closer to people's daily lives through a series of Cultural and Natural Heritage Day activities.
Yimeng handmade products from Linyi drew attention at a cultural and creative event held from May 15 to 24 at Chaoyang Park in Beijing.
Hou Qingxiang, a ceramic hand-painting craftswoman from Luozhuang district, Linyi, has dedicated 26 years to refining her skills and helping traditional ceramic craftsmanship contribute to industry upgrades.
The Tianze wood culture museum in Linyi, Shandong province, is bustling with visitors this winter. This private museum houses over 55,000 wood artifacts collected since the 1990s.
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