Historical Evolution of ICH
Cultural codes spanning time, witnessing the historical context of a thousand-year heritage
Silk Road Opens
Zhang Qian's mission to the Western Regions officially launched the Silk Road, initiating East-West cultural exchange.
Prosperity of the Western Regions in the Tang Dynasty
The Tang Dynasty established the Protectorate General to Pacify the West, fostering cultural fusion and a flourishing music and dance scene in the Western Regions.
Kara-Khanid Khanate Era
Uyghur classical music began to take shape, laying the foundation for what would become the Twelve Muqam.
Twelve Muqam Takes Shape
During the Yarkent Khanate era, the Twelve Muqam was systematically organized into a complete musical suite system.
Folk Art Flourishes
Oral traditions and musical arts of diverse ethnic groups are widely shared among the people, creating rich intangible cultural heritage resources.
UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Listing
The Uyghur Muqam has been inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
National Intangible Cultural Heritage List Established
The State Council announces the first batch of National Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists, featuring multiple heritage items from Xinjiang.
Digital Heritage Platform
The Silk Road ICH platform leverages modern technology to advance the digital dissemination and education of intangible cultural heritage.
Heritage Statistics
Comparing ICH Protection Achievements