Wu folk songs and ballads, collectively known as "Wu songs," are a vital aspect of Wu culture. Originating in southeastern Jiangsu Province, these songs are a form of folk literature and art with stro...

Shanghai proverbs are among the most renowned dialect proverbs in China. They are particularly prevalent in the Chenhang area of Shanghai, which has led some to refer to them as "Chenhang proverbs." I...

Jiangnan Sizhu is a term used to describe the traditional Sizhu music that is popular in southern Jiangsu, western Zhejiang, and Shanghai. The ensemble primarily consists of string and wind instrument...

Gong and drum art is a widely recognized form of folk instrumental performance in China, with a broad distribution across regions such as Hebei, Tianjin, Shanxi, Shanghai, Henan, Hubei, and others. Al...

The Dragon Dance, also known as "Wulong", is a widely practiced and deeply influential form of folk dance in China. It is also referred to as "Shualong", "Shualongdeng", or "Wulongdeng" in different r...

Shanghai paper-cutting emerged in the early 20th century, originally serving as door decorations, shoe adornments, and embroidery patterns. Over the past century, through historical evolution, Shangha...

Gu's embroidery originated with Miao, the concubine of Gu Huihai, son of Gu Mingshi, a Jinshi in Songjiang Prefecture during the 38th year of the Jiajing reign in the Ming Dynasty. It is the only embr...

Shanghai-style boxwood carving is an art form that originated during the early period of Shanghai's development. Over more than a century, it evolved into a mature and distinct style of woodcarving. I...

The Jiading bamboo carving technique, widely practiced in the Jiading area of Shanghai, originated in the bamboo-rich region located in the northwest of the city, near the Liuhe River. This intricate ...