The sixth China Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo, held in Jinan, Shandong province from Oct 23 to 27, highlights 46 poverty-alleviation projects that utilized intangible cultural heritage and 84 heritage items from across China.

Villagers from Ansai county of Northwest China's Shaanxi province perform folk waist drums during the sixth China Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo. [Photo/dzwww.com]

The exhibition pavilion's design integrates many elements of intangible cultural heritage items. [Photo/dzwww.com]

Visitors inspect the accessories used in the shadow puppet show at the sixth China Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo in Jinan, Shandong province's capital city. [Photo/dzwww.com]

Exhibitors perform a unique folk dance during the China Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo. [Photo/dzwww.com]

Craftspeople and artists dressed in local costumes perform unique cultural shows for visitors. [Photo/dzwww.com]

Villagers from Shanghe county, Jinan, Shandong province, perform the Guzi yangko dance during the expo. The Guzi yangko dance is one of the three main genres of yangko in Shandong. [Photo/dzwww.com]