In Xi'an, a hot land with rich culture, in addition to those historical relics passed down through thousands of years, there are also intangible cultural heritage that was once forgotten in the corner. Intangible cultural heritage is the cultural lifeblood left behind after thousands of years of screening. Now, with the iteration of civilization and the precipitation of history, these intangible cultural heritage cultures have now been re-refined with a proud light, re-displaying their inner cultural confidence in the new era.

Not long ago, in the fifth batch of national-level intangible cultural heritage representatives list, Shaanxi Province was selected for 13 projects, of which Xi'an accounted for the majority.

1. Construction skills of traditional folk houses in Guanzhong

A typical representative in the Guanzhong area is the traditional courtyard form. The "half-built house" of one of the eight great monsters in Shaanxi refers to this kind of building and ovary with one ridge and two slopes and flowing water on both sides. This is a summary of the Guanzhong people in long-term life practice. One of the great skills. This architectural layout continues the traditional layout of the northern courtyard house style and presents unique spatial characteristics. It can escape the heat and cool off in summer and withstand the wind and cold out in winter. At the same time, it also adds Guanzhong characteristics to local conditions, including architectural art and wisdom.

2. Shaanxi Allegro

As a traditional artistic rap, Shaanxi Allegro is commonly known as "Qiyu Ban" among people. It mainly expresses folk art in fast-paced language. Shaanxi Allegro has a wide range of themes and is popular with the masses. Folk Allegro artists such as the famous Lintong County peasant Allegro poet Wang Laojiu are very common.

3. Guqin performance

Whether in terms of performance form or artistic style, the Qin school guqin in the ancient capital of Xi'an is different from the ordinary qin school. As an art with a longer history in our country, the Qin school guqin mainly focuses on singing the qin song, focusing on lightness, tranquility, moistening, and clear, supplemented by ensemble or solo, the music is melodious and exciting.

4. Making skills of mutton steamed buns

Speaking of Xi'an, it is inseparable from mutton and steamed buns. In fact, as early as the pre-Qin period, people in Xi'an began to eat mutton. Among them, Lao Sun's mutton and steamed buns, which were founded in the 24th year of Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty, are the most famous. Due to the long skills of making steamed buns, a bowl of beef and mutton steamed buns takes at least 15 hours to make. The meat is fat but not greasy, and the aroma is overflowing.

5. Lu's township etiquette

The earliest written township contract in my country's history came from the "Lu's Township Contract" formulated by "Lantian Silu" during the Northern Song Dynasty. It improved morality and rectified social order to change customs and ensure harmony among villagers and neighbors. These more than 3,000-word detailed rules are an important reference standard for rural governance in later generations and have also become a model for learning and promotion throughout Guanzhong region.

In recent years, Xi'an has attached great importance to the protection and inheritance of intangible cultural heritage culture. At the same time, it has incorporated the most popular trend of the moment, Xi'an symbols, to create a new intangible cultural heritage + travel experience, allowing the ancient intangible cultural heritage to quickly "get out of the circle". Are you excited? Come to Xi'an to experience the charm of intangible cultural heritage up close!