Structure and Geographical Distribution of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in Yunnan

Through analyzing their grade structure, type structure and spatial distribution with the method of spatial analysis technique of Arcgis, results show that: the grade structure is characterized by more provincial projects and fewer national projects, but a good number of provincial projects have the potential to be promoted to national ones. As to the characteristic of the type structure, traditional craftsmanship and folklore, folk dance takes up the majority followed by folk literature, folk music and traditional culture protection zones. The spatial distribution is centered by the southwestern Yunnan and the middle of Yunnan and the northwest Yunnan has more items than the scattered northeast and southeast Yunnan, which has certain relation with the major river networks in the province.