Flow of Culture: Grand Canal cultural treasures on show in Beijing

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The fourth exhibition of intangible cultural heritage in the neighbouring Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region in north China is now underway at the National Agricultural Exhibition Center in Beijing. This year's exhibition focuses on the cultural treasures along the Grand Canal. Here's more.

A showcase of intangible cultural heritages along the longest artificial river in the world. Culture officials from eight provinces and cities along the Grand Canal have prepared exhibits, food and performances for visitors.

PANG WEI DEPUTY DIRECTOR, BEIJING MUNICIPAL BUREAU OF CULTURE "As the Grand Canal flows from south to north, the exhibits are also being arranged in the south-north sequence."

58 projects and 400 items with strong regional characteristics are being presented by 118 artists at the exhibition.

"This kite is very interesting because it has a gear. And I'm also impressed by the embroidery pieces and lacquer wares."

Visitors can also make their own art pieces with the guidance of the inheritors of intangible cultural heritages.

"It's very difficult to make these pieces, the artists are very talented and skillful."

The exhibition is the biggest intangible cultural heritage exhibition in recent years. It runs through Wednesday.