More than 230 precious exhibits of Chinese mainland intangible cultural heritage including costumes of late Beijing opera artist Mei Lanfang will be displayed at an exhibition in Taipei on Nov. 27, the program organizer said Sunday.

A spokesman with the organizer, the Chinese National Academy of Arts, said the exhibition would help Taiwan audience to appreciate spiritual treasures owned by the Chinese.

Part of the exhibits include Tibetan Tangka, or scroll painting, works related to acrobatics, traditional Chinese medicine and folk customs. The show will also feature folk literature, music, dancing, opera and sports events.

Performances of puppet troupes from southern Fujian Province will be staged in Taipei and public will have chances to attend workshops by mainland craftsmen, according to the spokesman.

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