An exhibition of intangible cultural heritage masterpieces opened
on May 23 in the National Intangible Cultural Heritage Park in Chengdu. As one
of the major events in the First International Intangible Cultural Heritage
Festival, this exhibition, where more than 1,000 intangible cultural heritage
items are displaced, attracted more than 10,000 visitors on its first day.
The Songs of Chuanjiang Haozi are the songs boatmen used to unify
their rowing rhythm. It generally has a lead singer supported by others and
originated in Chongqing City and eastern Sichuan Province. The Songs of
Chuanjiang Haozi were inspired by the environment around the singers, such as
mountains or rivers. Singing the Haozi is a good way to fight fatigue and build
strength, power and spirit.
