Guardians of Tradition
Discover the master artisans preserving China's intangible cultural heritage through decades of dedicated craftsmanship and scholarly pursuit.
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Performing Arts
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Performing Arts
Mei Lanfang
Mei Lanfang (1894-1961) was the most famous Peking Opera per100
Performing Arts
Cheng Yanqiu
Cheng Yanqiu (1904-1958) was one of the Four Great Dan (fema100
Performing Arts
Shang Xiaoyun
Shang Xiaoyun (1900-1976) was one of the Four Great Dan (fem100
Performing Arts
Xun Huisheng
Xun Huisheng (1900-1968) was one of the Four Great Dan (fema100
Performing Arts
Ma Lianliang
Ma Lianliang (1901-1966) was one of the most famous Peking O100
Performing Arts
Tan Xinpei
Tan Xinpei (1847-1917) was the founder of the Lao Tan School100
Performing Arts
Wang Yaoqing
Wang Yaoqing was the founder of the Wang School of Dan (fema100
Performing Arts
Yang Xia Lou
Yang Xia Lou was the supreme master of Wu Sheng (martial mal100