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2026.03.05 16:37 GMT+8

How Gen Z is reinventing China's intangible cultural heritage

Updated 2026.03.05 16:37 GMT+8
CGTN

Forget everything you thought you knew about intangible cultural heritage. On China's social media, a new generation is proving that "passed down" doesn't have to mean "stuck in the past." From soda cans transformed into royal jewelry to dough figurines with a pop cultural twist, these young creators are remixing ancient traditions – and the results are going viral.

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