Tofu making technique listed as national intangible cultural heritage
(chinadaily.com.cn)
The traditional tofu making technique in Tai'an was included in the new batch of national intangible cultural heritage items released by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
The fifth batch has a total of 325 national intangible cultural heritage items, increasing the list established in 2006 to 1,557 items. The list includes folklore, traditional music, dance, opera, sports, arts, crafts, medicine, and a new category - diet.
The traditional tofu making technique has a history of more than 400 years and is a popular dish in Tai'an.
Tai'an currently has one project included in the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity and 12 items included in the national intangible cultural heritage list.
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