The Shanghai Cooperation Organization Camp for Intangible Cultural Heritages was held in Guizhou province's Danzhai county on Aug 15.

The event, co-launched by the Ministry of Culture, counterpart members and observer states of the organization, attracted 24 inheritors of intangible cultural heritages from 10 countries to exhibit their craftsmanship and learn some of the techniques used in crafting Chinese intangible cultural heritages.

Russian inheritors of intangible cultural heritages craft clay sculptures at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Camp for Intangible Cultural Heritage held in Guizhou province on Aug 15. [Photo by Huang Xiaohai/xinhuanet.com]

The artisans also attended forums to share experiences and teach visitors how to make unique artifacts from their respective countries.

Russian artisan Nikichina (R) teaches a visitor to make traditional Russian clay toys. [Photo by Huang Xiaohai/xinhuanet.com]