More than 100 artists gathered to show off China's intangible cultural heritage at the Liaoning Theatre in Sheyang during an exhibition on Thursday, Jan.14.

The exhibition features more than 50 intangible cultural practices related to the Chinese Spring Festival (or Chinese New Year). Things like paper cutting, sugar painting, dough sculpturing and finger painting are all on display.

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One of the artists participating in the event is Li Fengyan, who paints artwork using melted sugar. Dough sculpture maker, Zhang Bin, is also in attendance to proudly display his colorful art.

The finished products made at the exhibition, as well items brought by the artists, are said to also be for sale to art collectors all over the world.

Art has always been part of the Chinese culture and has varied throughout history. It has been influenced by the different dynasties as well as the ever changing technology. Different forms of art have also been greatly influenced by popular philosophers, teachers, religious figures and even political leaders.

Music has also been a popular art form in China, with some sticking to their traditional roots and some embracing the Western music culture of rap and hip hop music. "Dance clubs have been growing in the recent years, this has exposed our younger generation to Western music, while the older generation still greatly appreciates the traditional songs that are usually accompanied by drums." a source says.

The exhibition is will run from January 14 until January 18th. 

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