Guardians of Tradition
Discover the master artisans preserving China's intangible cultural heritage through decades of dedicated craftsmanship and scholarly pursuit.
All Masters
Visual Arts
Heritage Crafts
Wearable Arts
Performing Arts
Living Traditions
Architecture & Gardens
Wellness & Harmony
Cultural Treasures
Performing Arts
Jin Shaoshan
Jin Shaoshan was a master of Jing (painted face) roles in Pe100
Performing Arts
Qiu Shengrong
Qiu Shengrong was a master of Jing (painted face) roles in P100
Performing Arts
Mei Baojiu
Mei Baojiu (1934-2016) was the second generation leader of t100
Performing Arts
Tan Yuanshou
Tan Yuanshou (1929-2020) was the fifth generation leader of100
Performing Arts
Yu Kuizhi
Yu Kuizhi (born 1961) is a contemporary famous Lao Sheng (ol100
Performing Arts
Yu Shuyan
Yu Shuyan was one of the Former Four Great Lao Sheng (old ma100
Performing Arts
Yan Jupeng
Yan Jupeng was one of the Former Four Great Lao Sheng (old m100
Performing Arts
Gao Qingkui
Gao Qingkui was one of the Former Four Great Lao Sheng (old100