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

Ma Lianliang (1901-1966) was one of the most famous Peking O100

Tan Xinpei (1847-1917) was the founder of the Lao Tan School100

Wang Yaoqing was the founder of the Wang School of Dan (fema100

Yang Xia Lou was the supreme master of Wu Sheng (martial mal100

Jin Shaoshan was a master of Jing (painted face) roles in Pe100

Qiu Shengrong was a master of Jing (painted face) roles in P100

Mei Baojiu (1934-2016) was the second generation leader of t100

Tan Yuanshou (1929-2020) was the fifth generation leader of100

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