Lijiang traditional handcraft arts show at CSA Expo

More than 20 inheritors of intangible cultural heritages demonstrated their skills at an art week event in the city of Kunming in Yunnan province from June 12 to 16.

You Dingmei displays the embroidery skills of the Yi ethnic group at an art week event in the city of Kunming, Yunnan province, on June 16. [Photo/xinhuanet.com]

The event was part of the China-South Asia Expo, an exhibition designed to boost mutually beneficial cooperation between China and South Asian countries.

The art week allowed visitors from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and other Asian countries to get an intimate look at traditional Chinese handcraft arts. Unique shows were also performed by members of different ethnic groups.

Peng Li weaves a picture with the skills special to the Mu family of Lijiang at an art week event in Kunming, Yunnan province, on June 15. [Photo/xinhuanet.com]

Edited by Jacob Hooson