The share of Chinese adults who describe their religion (zongjiao) as Confucianism, Taoism or folk religion is much smaller than the share who engage with beliefs and practices from these traditions.

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Cultural Heritage | Beliefs Exhibited on Yaos' Splendid Costumes, ... (UNESCO) refers to Baiku Yao as the ethnic minority group that best retains its folk culture in the world. The Baiku Yao, as a ...

Hundreds of villagers have gathered in traditional Bavarian costume to celebrate one of the most important dates in the Catholic calendar. With religious flagpoles hoisted above their heads and ...

Chinese cultural experts are discussing whether folk beliefs, such as feng shui and Mazu belief, are intangible cultural heritage (ICH), a Chinese culture official said Wednesday. "Moves to ...

Despite its royal endorsement, the costume remains contentious among experts. Ulla Centergran, an ethnologist and researcher, told the newspaper Aftonbladet in 2022 that the costume lacked traditional ...