Writing Zhejiang: The first batch of "Zhejiang Cultural Imprints" announced in Hangzhou

Zhejiang is a Chinese province blessed with rich cultures. Situated at the eastern coast of China, Zhejiang is the birthplace of some of the renowned civilizations and cultural heritages, such as Hemudu Culture, Liangzhu Culture, and so on. 

At 10 a.m. on the morning of May 14, the press conference of "Zhejiang Cultural Imprints" was inaugurated in Hangzhou. At the conference, the first batch of "Zhejiang Cultural Imprints" which includes a total of 20 projects was announced. 

The initiative of the "Zhejiang Cultural Imprints" is proposed to preserve and promote Zhejiang's splendid cultural heritages and encourage more mutual understanding and communication between Zhejiang and the international community. 

The full list of the first batch of "Zhejiang Cultural Imprints" is as follows: 

Hemudu Archaeological Site

Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City

Silk from the Hangzhou–Jiaxing–Huzhou Plain

Celadon

The Tale of Xi Shi

Shaoxing Yellow Wine

Mount Tiantai

Preface to the Orchid Pavilion

Zhejiang Section of the Grand Canal

Hangzhou West Lake

Mount Putuo

Qiantang River Tidal Bore

Ruins of Ancient Imperial Palace of Southern Song Dynasty 

 Nanzong Confucian Temple 

Eastern Zhejiang School

Wu Opera

Longjing Tea

Xiling Seal Art Society

Jiaxing Red Boat

Yue Opera

In the coming weeks, we will give you detailed introductions and explanations about them and help you better approach Zhejiang and China. 

(Compiled by Ye Ke)