Exhibition of intangible cultural heritage in Asia kicks off

BEIJING, May 16 (Xinhua) -- An exhibition of intangible cultural heritage in Asia was unveiled to the public at the National Museum of Classic Books Thursday in Beijing.

The exhibition, titled "Craftsmanship of Civilizations," showcases 310 pieces (sets) of works by 30 artists from 14 Asian countries.

Jointly hosted by China Arts and Entertainment Group Ltd., the Central Academy of Fine Arts and the National Library of China, the exhibition includes porcelain from Japan, bronzeware from Nepal, and shadow puppets from Indonesia.

The exhibition lasts until May 28.