Core Insights - The case "Integration of Intangible Cultural Heritage Handicrafts into Shenyang Palace Scenic Area" was selected as an excellent case in the 2025 "Blue Book on the Integration of Intangible Cultural Heritage and Tourism Development" at the Third China Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Year Conference [1] Group 1: Cultural Heritage and Tourism Integration - Shenyang Palace is a significant example of the fusion of Manchu and Han architectural arts, serving as an important relic for studying Manchu culture, court culture, and ancient architectural techniques [1] - The Shenyang Palace Museum has created a comprehensive platform for intangible cultural heritage representatives and designers, integrating creation, display, sales, and experience [1] - The scenic area has introduced dozens of intangible cultural heritage projects, such as "Li's Folk Paper Folding Technique" and "Li Yongli's Nut Carving Technique," promoting the collaborative development of intangible cultural heritage and cultural industries [1] Group 2: Regional Policy and Implementation - The province places high importance on the protection and transmission of intangible cultural heritage, having introduced specific plans to promote the deep integration of intangible cultural heritage and tourism [1] - Innovative approaches have been adopted to incorporate performance art intangible cultural heritage projects into tourism settings, utilizing permanent performances and weekend events in scenic areas [1] - The goal is to achieve a deep integration of traditional culture centered around intangible cultural heritage with tourism experiences [1]

Core Insights - The article highlights the promotion of the integration of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) with tourism in Liaoning Province, launching 18 unique tourism routes for 2025 [1][2] Group 1: Tourism Routes - The 18 routes include four provincial classic routes, such as "Liaoxi ICH Journey" and "Liaoning Coastal ICH Journey," as well as 11 regional specialty routes and three ICH study tour routes [1] - The "Liaoxi ICH Journey" focuses on historical and cultural experiences, connecting key sites like the Chaoyang Nihe Liang Ruins and Lingyuan Shadow Puppet Experience Base [1] Group 2: Cultural Experience - The "One Craft, One City" Shenyang ICH Journey links significant cultural landmarks, allowing visitors to engage with the city's historical heritage [2] - Tourists can learn traditional crafts such as Hu Kuizhang's pen-making and enjoy local delicacies like Li Lianguo's smoked meat pancake [2]

Core Points - The event held in Tianjin on May 26, 2023, focuses on promoting intangible cultural heritage (ICH) along the Grand Canal, aiming to enhance the cultural brand of Tianjin and support the development of the Grand Canal cultural belt [1][2] - Five major initiatives were announced to connect ICH with the Grand Canal's cultural narrative, showcasing nearly a hundred representative ICH projects from eight provinces and cities along the canal [1] Group 1 - The event includes a launch ceremony, an exhibition of traditional Chinese New Year paintings, a showcase of ICH representative projects, an innovation seminar, themed performances, interactive experiences, and a special program called "Heritage Transmission Night" [2] - The "Walk into ICH and Taste Tianjin" initiative will allow visitors to engage with ICH through lectures, exhibitions, food tasting, performances, and city tours, providing a multi-faceted experience of ICH [2] - A list of key projects for the integration of ICH and tourism in Tianjin by 2025 was released, focusing on innovative and exploratory demonstration projects [2] Group 2 - Since the launch of the integration project in 2023, several initiatives have emerged, including the West Bank ICH Experience Center in Hexi District and immersive performances in Nankai District [2] - Future projects include the TCM Museum and Health Living Center, a landmark for the seven-stringed guqin heritage in Heping District, and the "Canal Night City" in Wuqing District [2]

Core Viewpoint - The Chengdu International Intangible Cultural Heritage Festival has become a significant platform for showcasing China's intangible cultural heritage, emphasizing its integration into modern life and technological innovation [1][5]. Group 1: Event Overview - The 9th Chengdu International Intangible Cultural Heritage Festival will commence on May 28, co-hosted by various governmental and international organizations [1]. - Nearly 600 representative intangible cultural heritage projects will be showcased, highlighting the achievements in the protection of intangible cultural heritage across the country [1][3]. Group 2: Culinary Highlights - The festival will feature an International Intangible Heritage Food Week, presenting specialties from 8 World Cities of Gastronomy alongside over 70 intangible cultural heritage food projects [2]. - Activities related to the Dragon Boat Festival will include traditional performances and interactive cultural experiences [2]. Group 3: Technological Integration - A notable highlight of this year's festival is the integration of technology in heritage preservation, with 16 research institutions and tech companies presenting over 30 interactive technology experiences [3]. - Examples include AI-generated new patterns from traditional textiles and real-time interactive experiences of Sichuan opera face-changing using AR technology [3]. Group 4: Economic Development - The festival aims to explore the deep integration of intangible cultural heritage with economic development, including brand IP licensing and collaboration with well-known brands [5]. - The event has established a "Guest Country + Guest City" mechanism, inviting Malaysia as the guest country and several cities as guest cities, enhancing international collaboration [5]. Group 5: Intellectual Property and Economic Impact - The festival has pioneered a new model for the transformation of intangible cultural heritage IP, with significant financial agreements in previous years, including over 82 million yuan in authorized transactions in 2023 [5]. - Chengdu has a rich inventory of intangible cultural heritage, with 336 representative projects and 382 inheritors, contributing significantly to local tourism and employment [6].

Group 1 - The tourism consumption market in Hainan showed a strong performance during the "May Day" holiday, with 3.8876 million visitors, a year-on-year increase of 17.0%, and total spending of 5.245 billion yuan, up 20.2% year-on-year [1] - Visitor numbers to scenic spots, rural tourism sites, and museums increased by 31.1%, 32.6%, and 16.4% respectively [2] - The "performing arts economy" became a significant driver of tourism consumption, with events like the "Add Crown Ceremony" concert attracting 115,400 visitors and generating 655 million yuan in spending [2] Group 2 - A total of 26 sports events were held across Hainan, attracting over 7,600 participants and nearly 100,000 spectators, generating approximately 65 million yuan in related consumption [3] - The improvement of facilities and services along the Hainan Ring Island Tourism Road and the Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park Tourism Road led to a notable increase in self-driving tourism, with hotel occupancy rates along these routes rising by 1.75 percentage points and 6.26 percentage points respectively during the holiday [3]

Core Insights - The integration of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) and tourism is seen as a new opportunity for the tourism industry, with the lantern festival being a key cultural representation and a bridge for modern life [1][2]. Group 1: Lantern Festival Development - The Sichuan Zigong Lantern Festival, known as the "world's number one lantern," has a history of over a thousand years and has become a major attraction for both domestic and international tourists [2]. - The 31st Zigong International Dinosaur Lantern Festival has received over 1.85 million visitors this year, generating nearly 200 million yuan in ticket revenue, highlighting the unique charm and strong appeal of lantern culture [2]. - During the Spring Festival, the festival boosted surrounding accommodation and dining consumption by over 600 million yuan, marking it as the top cultural heritage site in Sichuan, surpassing natural sightseeing spots [2]. Group 2: Trends in Lantern and Tourism Integration - The trend of regularizing lantern festivals is inevitable, with brand festivals striving to create unique products and diversify offerings [3]. - The Chinese lantern industry is experiencing diversification, internationalization, and smart development driven by technological innovation, cultural heritage, policy support, and market demand [3]. - The Xi'an Chang'an Lantern Festival exemplifies the active transmission of Chinese New Year culture, featuring a three-dimensional exhibition structure that integrates cultural relics with contemporary aesthetics [3]. Group 3: International Expansion of Lantern Festivals - The Shanghai Yuyuan Lantern Festival is innovating traditional expressions using the latest digital technologies and is expanding internationally [4]. - The Yuyuan Lantern Festival's IP "Shanhai Qiyu Ji" was showcased at the 2025 International Lantern Festival in Vietnam, attracting significant local interest [4]. - The festival plans to hold its first overseas event in Paris at the end of 2023, aiming to attract around 200,000 visitors, and will also host an event in Thailand to celebrate the 50th anniversary of China-Thailand diplomatic relations [4].

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry [27] Core Views - The domestic market experienced a slight decline with the Shanghai Composite Index closing at 3426.43 points, down 0.1%, and the Shenzhen Component Index at 10979.05 points, down 0.32% [5][10] - In the industry sector, 8 out of 30 CITIC first-level industries saw gains, with banking, electricity and public utilities, and automotive leading the increases, while communication, media, and electronics faced significant declines [10][11] - The total trading volume of the A-share market was 15069 billion, continuing to decrease from the previous day [10][11] Domestic Market Overview - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3426.43 points, down 0.1% [5][10] - The Shenzhen Component Index closed at 10979.05 points, down 0.32% [5][10] - The ChiNext Index fell by 0.28%, and the STAR Market 50 Index decreased by 1.18% [5][10] - The trading volume in the A-share market was 15069 billion, a decline from the previous day [10][11] - Among the 30 CITIC first-level industries, 8 saw an increase, with banking, electricity and public utilities, and automotive showing the most significant gains [10][11] Overseas Market Overview - The three major U.S. stock indices all rose, with the Dow Jones up 0.92%, the S&P 500 up 1.08%, and the Nasdaq up 1.41% [2][5] - Boeing's stock increased by over 6%, leading the Dow [2][5] - The performance of Chinese concept stocks was mixed, with Global Data falling nearly 14% [2][5] News Highlights - The Chinese government has implemented 21 measures to strengthen food safety regulation across the entire supply chain [3][13] - The Ministry of Transport announced an average subsidy of 80,000 yuan for replacing new energy city buses [3][17] - The Ministry of Education and the National Health Commission are enhancing vocational education in medical care and management [3][18] - Zhejiang province is promoting the integration of intangible cultural heritage with tourism, launching new tourism products [3][21] - The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates as expected [3][22]