KOFISJOURNAL

President has always emphasized the importance of protecting and promoting intangible cultural heritage. Following in his footsteps, let's explore the outstanding Chinese intangible cultural heritage.

On April 11, 2022, Xi paused to admire a Li brocade display during his visit to Maona village in Province. There, he met a 7-year-old boy who spent his after-school hours learning Li brocade techniques from his grandmother, a recognized inheritor of the ancient craft.

Boasting a history spanning over 3,000 years, Li brocade is a traditional craft of the Li ethnic group in Hainan.

When asked about his aspirations, the boy said, "I want to be like my grandma."

"Very good!" Xi responded. "Intangible cultural heritage, the craftsmanship of the Chinese nation, is both traditional and stylish."

In December 2024, Li textile techniques were inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.