How ancient arts beat with a modern pulse

What sparks arise when millennia-old intangible cultural heritage meets modern aesthetics? From earrings and necklaces to hairpins and scented charms, these heritage-inspired creations are gradually shedding the label of “traditional handicrafts,” transforming into trend-setting cultural pieces that can be worn, used, and enjoyed in everyday life.

Intangible cultural heritage is no longer a silent memory of the past. This Mid-Autumn Festival, under the moonlight intertwined with creativity, more and more young designers and artisans are reimagining tradition through contemporary aesthetics, breathing new life into ancient techniques. The cultural practice of “renewing tradition, honoring the past” is quietly unfolding under the moonlight, emerging as a standout trend in heritage preservation during this season of reunion. (By Wang Luyao)