10th of June 2023 marks Cultural and Natural Heritage Day. A wide range of cultural activities be held across the city starting from 10th. Let’s take a look.
The 2nd Gusu Folk Talent Select Works Exhibition
The exhibition showcases 80 select works covering embroidery, fruit pit carving, tea making, kesi, Ming-style furniture and ancient construction skills.
Time: Till June 18
Where: Suzhou Art Museum苏州美术馆
Suzhou Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition
The exhibition displays various Suzhou intangible cultural heritages including Suzhou embroidery, Suzhou fans, Ming-style furniture and Wu silk, as well as many derivatives.
Time: Till July 19
Where: Suzhou Tourist Information Center (Fenghuang Street Branch)苏州市旅游咨询中心(凤凰街中心站)
Lost in Paradise Exhibition on Crafts of Suzhou and Hangzhou
Featuring gold and silver ware, jade ware, porcelain, bamboo and wood ware, and silk fabric, over 60 pieces (sets) of cultural relics and 140-plus intangible cultural heritage crafts will be demonstrated.
Time: Till July 30
Where: Museum of Wu吴文化博物馆
Suzhou Embroidery Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition
A batch of Suzhou embroidery works are on display at Chinese Embroidery Art Museum, including masterpieces by famous embroiderers and innovative works by youngsters.
Time: Till September 10
Where: Chinese Embroidery Art Museum中国刺绣艺术馆
Intangible Cultural Heritage Fair at Jinji Lake International Dragon Boats Race
Jinji Lake International Dragon Boats Race 2023 is to kick off on June 22. A fair will also be held to showcase Suzhou’s intangible cultural heritage and water sports including dragon boat racing, sailing, canoeing and paddleboarding.
Time: Morning of June 22
Where: City Square, Jinji Lake Scenic Area (金鸡湖景区城市广场)
Luzhi Intangible Cultural Heritage Fair
Residents can personally feel the charm of intangible cultural heritages in Luzhi Town, a well-known ancient water town in Suzhou, including Luzhi water town clothes, Suzhou embroidery, Luzhi dried turnip, Luzhi pickles, and Luzhi Zhuang’s Candy.
Time: Till June 11
Where: Luzhi Jiangnan Culture Park甪直江南文化园
Xushuguan Intangible Culture Immersive Experiences
Intangible cultural heritage of Xushuguan is represented by straw mats. Exhibitions, experiences, and courses will be held so that residents can better understand the local culture.
Time: Till July
Where: Xitanghe西塘河
Intangible Cultural Heritage Product Shopping Festival & Fair
An intangible cultural heritage-themed fair has been set up. There are special booths of folk handicrafts, food, and toys with Chinese elements.
Time: 12 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., June 10 and 11
Where: Heyang Folk Song Hall凤凰山景区河阳山歌馆
The 12th Yemadu Folk Custom Cultural Festival
The folk custom cultural festival includes folk custom shows, intangible cultural heritage experiences, and intangible cultural heritage fairs.
Time: Till September 11
Where: Zhoushi Sports Ecological Park体育生态公园
Intangible Cultural Heritage Online Courses
New courses will be launched every Friday night in June on Suzhou Intangible Cultural Heritage Conservation and Management Office’s Douyin account of “非一般的掌柜.”
Time: 7:00 p.m. on Fridays
Where: Douyin account of “非一般的掌柜”
Intangible Cultural Heritage Online Photo Exhibition (Second Season)
The second season of Intangible Cultural Heritage Online Photo Exhibition will include 10 editions. Citizens and tourists can appreciate the exquisite works of intangible cultural heritage in Suzhou without going out.
Time: June 17 and July 1
Where: WeChat account of Suzhou Intangible Cultural Heritage Conservation and Management Office (ID: szsfyb)