Historical Evolution of ICH
Cultural codes spanning time, witnessing the historical context of thousand-year heritage
Silk Road Opens
Zhang Qian's mission to the Western Regions officially opens the Silk Road, beginning East-West cultural exchange.
Tang Dynasty Western Regions Prosperity
The Tang Dynasty establishes the Protectorate General to Pacify the West, fostering cultural fusion and flourishing music and dance arts in the Western Regions.
Kara-Khanid Khanate Period
Uyghur classical music begins to take shape, laying the foundation for what would become the Twelve Muqam.
Twelve Muqam Takes Form
During the Yarkent Khanate period, the Twelve Muqam was systematically organized, forming a complete musical suite system.
Folk Art Flourishes
Oral literature and musical arts of various ethnic groups spread widely among the people, forming rich intangible cultural heritage resources.
UNESCO Intangible Heritage Listing
Uyghur Twelve Muqam is inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
National Intangible Heritage List Established
The State Council announces the first batch of National Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists, with multiple Xinjiang heritage items included.
Digital Heritage Platform
Silk Road ICH platform is established, using modern technology to promote digital dissemination and education of intangible cultural heritage.
Heritage Statistics
Understanding ICH protection achievements through comparison