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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Meng Zhaozhen
Architecture & Gardens

Meng Zhaozhen

Meng Zhaozhen (born 1932) is an Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and a renowned lan...

Chen Congzhou
Architecture & Gardens

Chen Congzhou

Chen Congzhou (1918-2000) was a famous expert on ancient Chinese architecture and gardens, and a pro...

Ma Chengyuan
Cultural Treasures

Ma Chengyuan

Ma Chengyuan (1928-2004) was a famous expert on bronze ware research and Director of the Shanghai Mu...

Li Xueqin
Cultural Treasures

Li Xueqin

Li Xueqin (1933-2019) was a famous historian and paleographer. His work on ancient Chinese history a...

Zou Bingliang
Living Traditions

Zou Bingliang

Zou Bingliang is recognized as a Lifetime Achievement Master of Chinese Pu'er Tea. He has dedicated...

Chen Xiangbai
Living Traditions

Chen Xiangbai

Chen Xiangbai is the representative inheritor of Chaozhou Gongfu Tea Ceremony, a refined method of t...

Cui Ruzhuo
Visual Arts

Cui Ruzhuo

Cui Ruzhuo is a contemporary master of Chinese painting, ranked among the top Chinese painters in 20...

Fan Zeng
Visual Arts

Fan Zeng

Fan Zeng is a contemporary master of Chinese painting, ranked among the top Chinese painters in 2024...

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