Author(s)

Mingjian Chen ¹, Hui Xie ²

Affiliation(s)

¹ Guangzhou Yuxi Trading Co. LTD, Guangzhou, China
² Guangzhou City University of Technology, Guangzhou, China

Corresponding Author

Hui Xie

ABSTRACT

This paper examines Guangzhou's intangible cultural heritage known as "Three Carvings, One Painting, One Embroidery." It begins with a historical overview and classification of the five traditional crafts—stone carving, wood carving, jade carving, decorative painting, and embroidery—tracing their development and artistic characteristics. Through literature review and field research, it then assesses the current state of inheritance—identifying key stakeholders, transmission channels, and prevailing models—while uncovering major challenges such as the generational gap, shrinking markets, and insufficient support mechanisms. Next, it analyzes opportunities and challenges brought by digitalization and cultural tourism integration. Based on these findings, the paper proposes a three tiered protection strategy: strengthening legal and institutional frameworks, enhancing talent development and community engagement, and advancing digital preservation alongside innovative dissemination. Finally, it summarizes the research conclusions and offers prospects for future protection and development. This study aims to provide both theoretical support and practical pathways for the sustainable inheritance of Guangzhou's traditional crafts, and to inform local heritage protection and innovation efforts.

KEYWORDS

Guangzhou, Three Carvings, One Painting, One Embroidery, Intangible Cultural Heritage, Transmission and Protection, Digital Preservation

CITE THIS PAPER

Mingjian Chen, Hui Xie, Guangzhou's "Three Carvings, One Painting, One Embroidery" Intangible Cultural Heritage: Overview and Protection Strategies. Journal of Sociology and Ethnology (2025) Vol. 7: 97-105. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/jsoce.2025.070313.

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