Youth contribute to intangible cultural heritage protection

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  Hello, everybody.

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  Welcome to Roundtable.

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  Coming to you from Beijing.

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  I'm Heyang.

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  In China, a new generation is breathing life into traditional culture as both custodians and enthusiasts of intangible heritage.

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  How our ancient crafts blending into modern tastes.

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  Let's explore how yesterday's treasures are reborn with a young flair, redefining the tradition for the modern age.

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  For today's program, I'm joined by Gao Junya in the studio and Josh Cotterell on the line.

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  First on today's show in China, a wave of young individuals, not just inheritors, but promoters and enthusiasts of intangible cultural heritage, are infusing energy and hope into the narrative of traditional chinese culture.

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  What roles do young people play in revitalizing cultural heritage?

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  How are ancient skills and craftsmanship integrated into the aesthetic preferences of the younger generation?

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  Well, among deputies to the 14th National People's Congress, or the MPDeh, there are several who have been dedicated to preserving intangible cultural heritage in this country.

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  As our reporter Xin Yu diligently covers the annual political sessions, I had the opportunity to engage with her right before the broadcast, seeking insights into the narratives and experiences of these individuals.

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  So what encounters do they bring to the table?

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  Here's Xin Yu.

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  So I just talked to Yang Chang qin, who is a young deputy born in the 1990s, and she's a Miao ethnic minority.

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