The thematic exhibition "Splendid Diversity: Practices in Chinese ICH Protection" opened on June 7, 2024, at the Chinese Traditional Culture Museum.

Guided by the Intangible Cultural Heritage Department of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and organized by the China Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum, he exhibition features over 100 national intangible cultural heritage projects, including those listed by UNESCO, showcasing more than 600 artifacts across 10 categories of ICH.

The exhibition employs a multi-dimensional approach, using texts, images, real objects, and multimedia interactions to present the contemporary developments in the protection and innovation of ICH.

Emphasizing the dynamic and rich nature of these traditions, the exhibition delves into the cultural significance and modern relevance of intangible cultural heritage, promoting its integration into contemporary life.

The exhibition is divided into three parts:

The first part highlights the protection and inheritance of ICH projects from November 2013 to March 2024, showcasing China's achievements and influence in the field.

The second part features six scenarios. The Traditional Performing Arts section replicates an ancient theater from the Huizhou region, featuring live performances and projected scenes of Peking Opera, Huangmei Opera, Kunqu Opera, and other forms. Sixteen projects are presented, demonstrating the spiritual and cultural depth of Chinese traditional arts.

In the Traditional Fine Arts and Crafts section are 60 projects, including embroidery, New Year paintings, stone carving, wood carving, and construction techniques, emphasizing the craftsmanship and the process from raw materials to finished products.

The Traditional Tea-making Techniques section showcases tea cultivation, production methods, and cultural spaces. Through the lens of tea, it narrates Chinese cultural values and the philosophy of harmony and coexistence.

The Folk Literature and Customs section focuses on 14 projects, including the Three Great Epics and the Dragon Boat Festival, highlighting the role of intangible cultural heritage in connecting ethnic emotions and maintaining national unity.

The third part focuses on China's implementation of the "Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage" over the past 20 years. It highlights the country's continuous efforts to enhance protection capabilities, expand utilization methods, and establish a unique system for ICH protection.

This part also discusses China's contributions to international heritage protection and its role in promoting intercultural exchange and building a community with a shared future for mankind.

The exhibition will run until June 2025, featuring live demonstrations by 100 national-level inheritors, two heritage-themed streets, interactive experiences in eight experience zones, and fifteen multimedia exhibits. Visitors can immerse themselves in the unique charm of ICH, showcasing the vibrant development and diverse expressions of Chinese intangible cultural heritage.