Free summer courses on intangible cultural heritage crafts began in Hefei, the provincial capital, on July 6. Twelve courses are being offered including decorative gourd carving, shadow play, scissor-cutting and egg carving. "Only by popularizing knowledge of intangible cultural heritage can we lay a foundation for its inheritance and protection," said Yang Chen, a representative at the Hefei cultural center. More than 3,000 students have joined in the annual courses since they launched six years ago.

(Source: China Daily)