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HAIKOU, China, June 13, 2022 /Xinhua=KYODO JBN/--

June 11 witnessed China's "Culture and Natural Heritage Day". On that day,

Lingao County, located in western Hainan Free Trade Port, China, held a theme

promotion event, in which local classic repertoires such as the "Lilimei" and

the "Puppet Play" and other local classic plays were performed in the popular

ways to enhance the influence of intangible cultural heritage brands, according

to Publicity Department of Lingao County Party Committee.

The "Lilimei" is a kind of folk song popular among the fishermen of Lingao,

with distinctive local cultural color and flavor. It is not only a typical

representation of the Han folk songs and ballads in Hainan Province, but also

the supreme fishermen songs with artistic charms in China.

The "Puppet Play" is a rare variety of traditional folk opera in China. The

puppets and actors perform together, telling humorous and philosophical stories

with intriguing plots, accompanied by beautiful and witty language. During the

festivals and holidays, the performances of "Lilimei" and "Puppet Play" are

important entertainment events in many villages.

Lingao's "Lilimei" and "Puppet Play" performances have been included on the

third list of the intangible cultural heritage items under state protection.

Lingao County, with profound culture, has been hailed as "the Hometown of

Chinese Folk Arts", "the Hometown of Chinese Poetry" and "the Hometown of

Chinese Folk Art Forms". In addition, Lingao boasts of the fame as a "Land of

Fish and Rice" for its fertile land and abundant products.

Source: Publicity Department of Lingao County Party Committee

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