Chongqing Shu Embroidery Debut at Xinjiang ICH Week

From June 13 to 19, 2026, the 14th Xinjiang Intangible Cultural Heritage Week took place in Hami (哈密), and two of Chongqing’s signature heritage crafts — Shu embroidery (蜀绣) and Dianjiang horn carving (垫江角雕) — made their Xinjiang debut as…

Guzhen Fuyang Festival: Hanfu Free Mutton Soup

A Month-Long Summer Festival With Hanfu Incentives On July 15, 2026, Guzhen County in Anhui launched its 2026 Fuyang (Mutton-Eating) Festival and Summer Leisure Season, running through August 14. The event series blends Han dynasty cultural heritage with seasonal food…

Songjin Brocade: Song Dynasty Suzhou Silk Weaving

Songjin, often called Song brocade, is one of China’s most celebrated silk textiles. Woven mainly in Suzhou, it carries the refined aesthetic of the Song dynasty into contemporary wardrobes. In recent years, the fabric has moved from museum display cases…

Yuanmingyuan Songjin Weaving Event Revives Qing-Era Textile Patterns

In July 2026, the Yuanmingyuan (Old Summer Palace) Heritage Park launched a cultural event series titled “A Brocade Rendezvous,” weaving together Qing dynasty art, Songjin craftsmanship, and hands-on heritage workshops. Twelve performers dressed as the women depicted in the famous…

Liaojin Brocade Revival: Jinzhou Unites Suzhou Embroidery

Jinzhou, a historic city in western Liaoning Province, literally derives its name from silk. During the Liao Dynasty (907–1125), textile workshops dotted the Liaoxi region, producing Liao-style twill-weft brocade with intricate patterns of geese, butterflies, and floral scrolls. These textiles…