NPC Deputy Lyu Yan: Showcasing local cultural treasures to the nation

CGTN

Updated: 2026-03-02

Lyu Yan, a deputy to the National People's Congress and deputy head of Baoting Li and Miao autonomous county in South China’s Hainan province, attends the third session of the 14th National People's Congress in Beijing on March 7, 2024. [Photo/VCG]

As the 2026 two sessions approaches, Lyu Yan — a deputy to the National People's Congress and deputy head of Baoting Li and Miao autonomous county of Hainan province — is carefully packing a suitcase filled with specialty products from Baoting. She is preparing to bring the small county's unique culture and industries to Beijing.

The new highlights Lyu plans to introduce this year include horse-year cultural figurines inspired by Li brocade weaving, dyeing, spinning and embroidery techniques, along with local specialties like coconut oil.

The Li brocade-themed figurine reflects efforts to rejuvenate intangible cultural heritage. In December 2024, the Li brocade craft was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Combining traditional patterns with a zodiac design, the figurine quickly became popular among young consumers during the Spring Festival.

This year, Lyu hopes to showcase Baoting's cultural heritage, ecological products and development opportunities, while helping local specialties become products that truly increase residents' incomes.