China has a rich intangible cultural heritage, some of which is disappearing or has already disappeared. Here are some examples of intangible cultural heritages that are about to disappear or have already disappeared:
1. Lacquerware making skills: Lacquerware is a traditional handicraft, but its making skills are gradually being lost. Nowadays, only very few craftsmen are still able to produce high-quality lacquer ware.
2. Traditional Houses: Many traditional houses are being replaced by modernized buildings, and the architectural styles and characteristics of these houses are gradually disappearing.
3. Handicrafts: Many handicrafts, such as embroidery, paper-cutting and pottery making, are gradually being lost. These skills require long hours of training and practice, but due to modernized lifestyles, the younger generation is no longer interested in learning these skills.
4. Folk music: Many traditional folk music, such as rapping and strumming, are gradually being replaced by fast-paced pop music. These musics also take a long time to pass on and practice, but the younger generation is no longer as interested in these musics as they used to be.
5. Dialects and languages: With globalization, many local dialects and languages are disappearing. These dialects and languages are an important part of Chinese culture, but due to modernized lifestyles and education systems, many people no longer use or pass on these languages.
The above are examples of intangible cultural heritages that are about to disappear or have already disappeared. Due to various reasons, these heritages are losing their protection and transmission, and therefore measures need to be taken to protect and transmit these valuable cultural heritages.