ICIF 2011 – Sharing Grounds with the World thru Cultural Heritage at the Hall 4 | The definitive guide to Shenzhen, Shekou, Guangdong, China

Submitted by Harry Fozzard on May 12, 2011 - 10:16

The International Cultural Industries Fair of 2011, in keeping with the mandates of “Internationalization, Professionalism, Market Orientation, Choice Orientation and Standardization”, is the 7th installment to the evolving cultural industry of China. The event will be held at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center, from May 13-16, 2011.

The cultural industry in China is divided into several specialized industries and operations. They are found under these different project categories: Arts and Crafts, Audio and Video, Cartoons& Games, Creative Design, Cultural Facilities, Cultural Products, Cultural Tourism, Education and Training, Entertainment, Internet Culture, Press and Publication and other related fields. China dedicates the International Cultural Industries Fair to its ascension to the global seats via the immeasurable richness of its culture.

Intangible culture includes song, music, drama, skills, crafts, and other parts of culture that can be recorded but cannot be touched and interacted without the assistance of human treasures or more commonly known as human talents. The intangible cultural heritage of China will be showcased at the Hall Four: Cultural Heritage.

The Intangible Cultural Heritage of China consists of the practices, representations, expressions, knowledge, skills together with instruments, objects, artifacts and cultural practices related thereto are the highlights of the ICIF Hall Four – Cultural Heritage Hall.

Hall Four of the ICIF 2011 – Intangible Cultural Heritage of China, is divided into 5 segments: The first segment showcases the traditional folk handicrafts of the olden and modern China. These handicrafts include pottery, porcelain, dye, printing & knitting, smelting, lacquer work, brewing & firing. Most notable Chinese traditional folk handicrafts include, tapestry weaving, whistles, traditional masks, Xiao Sang and her paper cut, Tuiguang lacquer, gold wafted brocade and the like.

The second segment of the Cultural Heritage Hall showcases traditional Chinese medicines, their techniques and culture, preparations, indications, acupuncture and moxibustion, and the varieties of the concoctions originating from Tibet, Mongolia, and from the Miao Nationality Medicine and Dong Minority Medicine. Segment three is dedicated to the traditional fine arts. The area is occupied by New Year’s (Wu Quiang) paintings, engravings, kirigami, sculpture, Thanka, calligraphy & knitting.

Segment four on the other hand is the designated area for the performances of traditional theatrical plays from different groups that have been recognized domestically and globally. Segment five represents the other arts such as literature, music, dance, Chinese opera, arts, acrobatic troupes and athletics. These groups are scheduled alternately to grace segment four of Hall Four – Intangible Cultural Heritage.

The Cultural Industries of ICIF 2011 Hall I – Showcasing the Culmination of Cultural Heritage and Innovations

ICIF 2011 Hall 2 – House of China’s Cultural Creative Solutions

The ICIF – Premier in Cultural Growth and Development

ICIF 2011 Hall 5 – Creative Designs Gallery Housing More Than Just Creative Solutions

ICIF 2011 Hall 6 - The Press and Publication Hall

ICIF HALL 7 Holding Treasure of Colors, Hues and Brushes

The ICIF Hall 8, Showcasing Creativity Above and Beyond the Changing Times