Five artisans from Lishui in East China's Zhejiang province have recently been honored as representative inheritors of national-level intangible cultural heritage items, according to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

This achievement brings the total number of national-level inheritors in Lishui to 21, alongside 165 at the provincial level.

Shi Guanbin has mastered the art of the Qingtian fish-shaped lantern dance in his 15-year dedicated study. He has also developed a provincial-level course together with his team, training over 340 individuals in this traditional art.

Chen Aiming, a representative inheritor of Longquan celadon. [Photo/WeChat ID: wxlishui]

Chen Aiming, a renowned ceramic artist, has devoted over 40 years to innovating and promoting the art of Longquan celadon. Chen actively mentors young artisans, contributing significantly to the celadon tradition.

Chen Ajin, a representative inheritor of Longquan sword making techniques. [Photo/WeChat ID: wxlishui]

Chen Ajin learned sword forging from the age of 13. As a leading figure in preserving and innovating Longquan sword-making, he has trained nearly 30 apprentices and earned numerous accolades, including the title of "Asia-Pacific Handicraft Master".

Lan Yanlan, a representative inheritor of the traditional ribbon weaving skills of the She ethnic group. [Photo/WeChat ID: wxlishui]

Lan Yanlan excels in She ethnic group ribbon weaving and has received multiple honors for her contributions to preserving this craft.

Lan Xianlan is celebrated for her performances of She ethnic songs and has been a key figure in the Sanyuesan Festival for over 40 years. Sanyuesan is a traditional She festival held on the third day of the third month of the Chinese calendar.