From June 10 to June 12, 2026, the Chen Jinggu Cultural Week was held at the Linshui Palace Ancestral Temple in Gutian. Centered on the theme “A Thousand Years of Linshui Heritage, Cultural Connections Across Regions,” the program brought together cultural institutions, intangible cultural heritage practitioners, and cultural representatives from around the world.
The initiative focused on the preservation of intangible cultural heritage, the transmission of folk traditions, and cross-regional cultural exchange, providing an important platform for dialogue on the contemporary development and interpretation of Daoist culture.
The Taoist Association of New York participated in the program as an overseas Daoist cultural organization dedicated to the international exchange and dissemination of Daoist culture and intangible cultural heritage.
Taoist Association of New York Vice President, Taoist Liu Luocheng, was invited as an official representative and participated in a series of ritual activities, forums, and cultural exchange sessions.
Chengze Wu, President of the Taoist Association of New York and Founder of Three Mountains Gallery, served as International Cultural Coordinator for the program, supporting cross-regional communication, institutional engagement, and Taoist cultural exchange initiatives.
The Chen Jinggu cultural tradition, recognized as an important component of the intangible cultural heritage system, represents a living cultural practice that integrates ritual expression, communal memory, and regional religious heritage.
These exchanges highlighted the continued development and evolving expression of Taoist culture within contemporary social contexts and cross-cultural engagement.
During the program, Liu Luocheng held a focused exchange session with Wu Qinghua, President of the Shuntian Holy Mother Association. The discussion covered the preservation of folk religious heritage, youth engagement in Taoist cultural practice, digital documentation of intangible heritage, and long-term frameworks for cultural cooperation.
Both parties emphasized the importance of establishing structured and sustainable exchange mechanisms, sharing methods of cultural documentation, and promoting the continuity and transmission of Taoist cultural traditions.
The dialogue reflected the growing significance of cross-regional religious and cultural exchange in fostering mutual understanding and cultural continuity.
The Taoist Association of New York is committed to the preservation and practice of Taoist culture worldwide, promoting its continuation and understanding in contemporary society through cultural exchange, ritual practice, and educational initiatives.
Chengze Wu, President of the Association, is a practicing Taoist with long-term engagement in Taoist cultivation and religious cultural practice. His lineage includes both the Longhu Mountain Celestial Master Tradition and the Lüshan Sannai tradition, with sustained experience in ritual practice, liturgical systems, and Taoist cultural traditions.
In this program, Wu participated in a dual role as both a Taoist practitioner and cultural coordinator, focusing on the contemporary expression of Taoist ritual culture, the transmission of Taoist traditions within intangible cultural heritage frameworks, and the communication of Taoist culture across different cultural contexts.
This engagement reflects his long-standing commitment to Taoist practice and the ongoing efforts of the Taoist Association of New York to promote Taoist cultural exchange on an international level.
In the context of accelerating global cultural mobility and increasing cross-regional exchange, intangible cultural heritage has evolved into a trans-cultural and multi-layered system of practice and knowledge networks.
As a religious cultural organization based in New York, a global center of cultural diversity, the Taoist Association of New York continues to facilitate communication between Daoist culture and contemporary international religious and cultural discourse, particularly in areas such as intangible heritage studies, ritual research, and community-based religious practice.
From a broader perspective, this program represents not only a cultural event but also a platform for cross-regional religious and cultural dialogue within the framework of intangible cultural heritage. Through multi-party participation and cross-cultural engagement, Taoist culture continues to integrate into global cultural exchange systems, serving as an important bridge between diverse religious and cultural traditions.
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