Cultural Juancheng

Ancient Shangyang dance lives on in Heze

The Shangyang dance is a treasured item of national intangible cultural heritage, which originated as a folk dance for the local folks in Juancheng county in Heze city – situated in East China's Shandong province – in order for them to pray for rain and a good harvest.

Shandong province blends tradition, modernity

Updated: 2023-08-11

Step into Beiwangzhao village in Shiji town – located in Juancheng county, in East China's Shandong province – and a Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) plaque catches the eye, meticulously carved and rich in historical significance.
China's intangible cultural heritage shines in Cote d'Ivoire

Updated: 2023-08-03

Zhang Xin, a native of Juancheng county of Heze city in East China's Shandong province, has brought all the charms of Chinese folk arts to the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire, a country on the southern coast of West Africa.
Better environment helps village to prosper

Updated: 2023-07-28

Thanks to improvements made to its environment, Cuisizhuang village in Juancheng county – located in Heze city in East China's Shandong province – has taken on a fresh new look and the livelihood of its residents has been greatly improved.
Shandong promotes rule of law among villagers

Updated: 2023-07-24

East China's Shandong province is busy these days raising the profile of the concept of the rule of law throughout its length and breadth – including at the grassroots level in the rural communities.
Eco-tourism to boost rural vitalization in Shandong

Updated: 2023-07-13

Blooming sunflowers have been attracting many tourists to the Hetangzhai area of Qiuzhuang village, Juancheng county, Heze city, East China's Shandong province.
E-commerce talent boosts rural vitalization in Shandong

Updated: 2023-07-13

Goods were flying off the shelves fast and thick as e-commerce anchor Dong Meil flogged appealing products to online customers on July 3 in her livestreaming room in Juancheng county – located in Heze city, in East China's Shandong province.
Shandong village preserves, promotes traditional martial art

Updated: 2023-07-11

Nanjie village in Juancheng county – located in Heze city in East China's Shandong province – is known for being a martial arts village because of its long tradition of practicing Dahongquan, a Chinese style that originated in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).
Shandong villagers reap sweet rewards from grape planting

Updated: 2023-07-04

The grape farmers in Hutun village, Linpu town, Juancheng county, Heze, East China's Shandong province, are currently busy preparing for a harvest.
Ancient Shangyang dance lives on in Heze

Updated: 2023-06-30

The Shangyang dance is a treasured item of national intangible cultural heritage, which originated as a folk dance for the local folks in Juancheng county in Heze city – situated in East China's Shandong province – in order for them to pray for rain and a good harvest.
Lu brocade training session held in Heze

Updated: 2023-06-15

More than 60 people from Juancheng county, Heze city, East China's Shandong province recently participated in a training session on Lujin, or Lu brocade weaving skills, a national intangible cultural heritage.
Ancient dance staged at Shandong folk festival

Updated: 2023-06-09

The audience was both excited and charmed when a group of dancers recently performed an ancient dance at a folk festival in the prefecture-level Heze city, located in East China's Shandong province.
Heze volunteer service team honored for Yellow River protection efforts

Updated: 2023-06-06

Heze city in East China's Shandong province recently awarded a flag to the city's only professional team that is dedicated to the protection and management of the Yellow River.