New Hohhot base highlights intangible cultural heritage

A base to promote intangible culture heritage is inaugurated at Yuquan district in Hohhot, capital of Inner Mongolia autonomous region on Feb 28. [Photo provided to govt.chinadaily.com.cn]

A base to promote intangible cultural heritage was inaugurated at Dashengkui Cultural Creativity Industrial Park in Hohhot, North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region on Feb 28.

Visitors hoping to learn about the cultural heritage of Hohhot can visit the new base in Yuquan district.

The base will exhibit the work of folk artists to help them pass on local traditions.

In addition, it will work with local schools to offer opportunities for students to learn about local cultural heritage.

According to the Hohhot Intangible Cultural Heritages Protection Center, 20 items have been listed as being part of the city's intangible cultural heritage so far.