First Intangible Cultural Heritage Exchange on Jiangyong Feminine Script Held in Beijing

As the world's exclusive feminine script, the unique "living culture" of Jiangyong Feminine Script which originated in Jiangyong County, Hunan Province, is a treasure of Chinese culture. Its charm lies in the strong feminine characteristics of each stroke - delicate points, diverse curves, circles resembling a date pit, without horizontal or vertical strokes. The slant style of the script seems like a female giving vent to her feelings. Each elegant stroke displays fully the feminine beauty and charm. Jiangyong Feminine Scrip was officially listed in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage on May 20, 2006.

This article was written by Prof. Qingfu Li from South-Central University For Nationalities.