Core Viewpoint - The increasing emphasis on the inheritance and promotion of traditional Chinese culture and the protection of intangible cultural heritage is evident, with a focus on addressing challenges such as fragmented transmission, limited display scenarios, and low participation from young people [2][4][22]. Group 1: Education and Talent Development - Many local applied undergraduate colleges have established programs related to intangible cultural heritage, responding to the growing demand for high-quality protection talent [2][4]. - The implementation of "targeted college entrance examinations" has allowed vocational school graduates to enter undergraduate programs, creating a new force in the inheritance of intangible cultural heritage [3][4][22]. - The Anhui Arts College has introduced a four-year undergraduate program in intangible cultural heritage protection, which is the only one of its kind in Anhui [7][22]. Group 2: Employment and Market Demand - The expansion of "targeted college entrance examinations" has effectively addressed the issue of talent supply for intangible cultural heritage transmission, with many graduates finding employment in various sectors [8][9]. - The employment rate of graduates from intangible cultural heritage programs is promising, as they can work in schools, cultural centers, performing arts companies, and tourism [8][9]. Group 3: Cultural Events and Community Engagement - The "Hundred Dramas Enter Anhui" event showcases over a hundred performances, highlighting the importance of cultural events in promoting local intangible cultural heritage [2][19]. - Students from vocational schools have successfully participated in significant performances, demonstrating their skills and contributing to the cultural landscape [19][20]. Group 4: Challenges and Future Outlook - Concerns about the initial perception of intangible cultural heritage programs being "niche" and the clarity of the job market have been raised, but there is confidence in the growing demand for skilled professionals in this field [9][22]. - The integration of vocational education with higher education is seen as a significant step in enhancing the quality of intangible cultural heritage talent cultivation [22][23].

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese government is actively promoting the cultivation of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) talents to ensure the transmission of traditional skills and address the aging issue of current practitioners [1][2][3][4]. Group 1: Policy and Legislative Framework - The revised draft of the Intangible Cultural Heritage Law emphasizes support measures for representative inheritors and includes content on the training of inheritors [2]. - Recent policy documents, such as the "Opinions on Further Strengthening the Protection of Intangible Cultural Heritage," have been issued to establish a comprehensive framework for ICH protection involving various social sectors [2]. Group 2: Talent Cultivation Initiatives - In 2021, a notification was issued to promote the establishment of ICH workshops, resulting in over 18,000 workshops across 2,005 administrative regions, creating job opportunities for over 1.2 million people [3]. - The Ministry of Culture and Tourism, in collaboration with other departments, has implemented a training plan for ICH inheritors, involving 149 universities and training over 51,000 individuals in the past decade [4]. Group 3: Educational Integration - The Ministry of Education has included "Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection" in the undergraduate program directory, enhancing curriculum and textbook development related to ICH [4]. - Future efforts will focus on strengthening ICH-related professional development in universities and reforming the curriculum to promote collaboration between education and industry [4].