The Nuo mask is the core visual vehicle within China’s Nuo culture and constitutes a complex symbolic system through facial features(icons),patterns(indexes),and colors(symbols).Within the context of intangible cultu...The Nuo mask is the core visual vehicle within China’s Nuo culture and constitutes a complex symbolic system through facial features(icons),patterns(indexes),and colors(symbols).Within the context of intangible cultural heritage(ICH)preservation,its value lies in the continuation and revitalization of its dynamic symbolic functions.Grounded in semiotic theory,this paper elaborates on three core dimensions of symbolic value manifested by Nuo masks in ICH preservation:a ritual symbol for living transmission,a symbol of identity for collective memory,and an aesthetic symbol as a source of creativity.展开更多
Inside the exhibition hall of the 2025 Osaka World Expo in Japan,crowds gathered before a cloisonne enamel painting titled The Pomegranate of Ethnic Unity.The pomegranate,outlined with gold filigree,appears full and r...Inside the exhibition hall of the 2025 Osaka World Expo in Japan,crowds gathered before a cloisonne enamel painting titled The Pomegranate of Ethnic Unity.The pomegranate,outlined with gold filigree,appears full and ripe;Tibetan auspicious motifs intertwine with Han-style cloud patterns,and the enamel glaze reflects brilliant colors under the lights.Created by teachers and students from Nyingchi Vocational and Technical School(hereafter“Nyingchi Vocational School”),this artwork not only drew admiration from countless visitors but also became a“silent envoy”of dialogue between Tibetan culture and the world.展开更多
Guided by the significant theoretical principle of the“Two Integrations”and grounded in Marxist cultural theory as its methodological basis,this paper constructs a bidirectional interpretative model linking“Yellow ...Guided by the significant theoretical principle of the“Two Integrations”and grounded in Marxist cultural theory as its methodological basis,this paper constructs a bidirectional interpretative model linking“Yellow River Culture”with“Cultural Confidence”.It proposes an integrated“Objective-Content-Path-Support”framework.Through the synergy of three-dimensional objectives,adaptation of stratified content,innovation in four-dimensional pathways,and support from a three-dimensional guarantee system,this framework establishes a closed-loop operational mechanism of“Curriculum-Practice-Evaluation-Feedback”.The study focuses on core issues in integrating Yellow River culture into university education practices,such as content construction,methodological pathways,and institutional guarantees.It aims to provide a systematic reference for universities to fulfill their fundamental task of“fostering virtue and cultivating talent”and to serve the national strategies for ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin.展开更多
A Dutch-born video creator uses his influential social media presence to share authentic stories of Chinese life with European audiences.SANDER Kole,a video creator born in the Netherlands,has become a superstar influ...A Dutch-born video creator uses his influential social media presence to share authentic stories of Chinese life with European audiences.SANDER Kole,a video creator born in the Netherlands,has become a superstar influencer on social media,connecting Chinese and European cultures.With almost 20 million followers on platforms like TikTok,YouTube,Douyin,Xiaohongshu,and WeChat,he uses short videos to show European audiences real life stories in China.展开更多
As the wheel of time turns toward the year's end and the beginning of the new year,the snow-kissed land of Xizang gracefully unveils its grandeur and offers a feast of wonders for all to explore.Here,crystalline i...As the wheel of time turns toward the year's end and the beginning of the new year,the snow-kissed land of Xizang gracefully unveils its grandeur and offers a feast of wonders for all to explore.Here,crystalline ice and snow form a celestial winter realm.Amid the biting seasonal winds,o month-long New Year celebration brings one o deep,heartfelt warmth.Rarely witnessed elsewhere in the world,this collection of New Year customs stands as both a cultural marvel and a warm gift that the plateau bestows upon the depths of winter.展开更多
Yunhe County in Lishui City,southwestern Zhejiang Province,doesn’t have any Disney castles.Instead,it has built bridges to the world with wood.Known as“China’s town of wooden toys,”accounting for about 40 percent ...Yunhe County in Lishui City,southwestern Zhejiang Province,doesn’t have any Disney castles.Instead,it has built bridges to the world with wood.Known as“China’s town of wooden toys,”accounting for about 40 percent of the global wooden toy market,Yunhe’s story began with a small factory established in 1970.Today,it has grown into a distinctive industrial cluster with an annual output value exceeding 8 billion yuan($1.15 billion),exporting products to 82 countries and regions.展开更多
Objective:This research examines the socio-educational and acculturation experiences of Filipino nurse-migrants within the context of international healthcare systems.It seeks to understand the multifaceted emotional ...Objective:This research examines the socio-educational and acculturation experiences of Filipino nurse-migrants within the context of international healthcare systems.It seeks to understand the multifaceted emotional and professional system-related difficulties they face and how these impact their adaptation strategies and integration processes elsewhere.Methods:A qualitative phenomenological strategy,as described by Colaizzi's 7-step analysis method,was employed.A purposeful sample of 10 Filipino nurses deployed to Saudi Arabia,Oman,the United States,Finland,Australia,Ireland,Norway,and Germany was chosen.Par ticipants took part in video conferencing structured interviews,which were conducted remotely.Manually and using NVivo(Version 15,Lumivero,2024),thematic analysis was conducted to identify impor tant themes from the par ticipants'stories.Results:Seven major themes emerged:(1)emotional and cultural dimensions of guilt,isolation,and professional identity negotiation;(2)language and communication barriers,which comprise code-switching and cultural deference challenges;(3)systematic barriers such as credential recognition,licensing examinations,and bureaucratic obstacles;(4)gaps in clinical practice standards,patient care ethics,and discrepancy;(5)family and finances as motivation and resilience;(6)bridging programs and adaptation to student-centered learning as educational transitions;and(7)cultural adaptation depicts discrimination,the workplace hierarchical order,discerning and pragmatically fluent challenges.Despite systemic inequities,participants demonstrated remarkable adaptability,which was visibly rooted in Filipino cultural values such as pakikisama,utang na loob,and bayanihan.Conclusions:The migration experience of Filipino nurses is associated with profound and emotional changes on professional and cultural levels.While these individuals adapt remarkably well due to their multifaceted resilience,they face unforgiving barriers,including credentialing,cultural,and systemic issues.Policies that foster intercultural understanding alongside psychosocial suppor t and fair recognition of foreign credentials would enhance the positive impact of migrant nurses on international healthcare.These considerations will enhance the integration experience for migrant nurses and have a positive impact on patient care worldwide.展开更多
Ming-style furniture represents the pinnacle of Chinese traditional furniture,with the four-head official’s cap chair standing out as a representative category due to its classic form and cultural connotations.This p...Ming-style furniture represents the pinnacle of Chinese traditional furniture,with the four-head official’s cap chair standing out as a representative category due to its classic form and cultural connotations.This paper takes a specific rosewood four-head official’s cap chair inscribed by Wang Shixiang as the research subject,employing a tripartite approach of form analysis,material examination,and inscription interpretation.The chair strictly adheres to the classic form of Ming-style four-head official’s cap chairs,embodying the Ming Dynasty design philosophy of“the unity of function and aesthetics”.The scarcity and unique grain pattern of the golden-flecked rosewood(Zitan)endow it with the status of“gold among woods”.Wang Shixiang’s inscription binds the furniture to the cultural essence of“the charm of the Ming Dynasty”,transforming it into“heritable cultural heritage”.This paper provides a new perspective for the case study of Ming-style furniture and offers theoretical reference for the contemporary inheritance of traditional craftsmanship.展开更多
Against the backdrop of the Healthy China strategy and the vigorous development of the cultural tourism industry,the integration of healthcare and cultural tourism has emerged as a highly promising direction for innov...Against the backdrop of the Healthy China strategy and the vigorous development of the cultural tourism industry,the integration of healthcare and cultural tourism has emerged as a highly promising direction for innovation.This paper takes the Dap eng Hospital of the Shenzhen Second People's Hospital as the research object,and analyzes how to organically combine medical academic activities,clinical medical services with the cultural and tourism resources of Dapeng New District in Shenzhen within the policy fr amework.By constructing a compliance-oriented,professional,and distinctive integr ation standards system,this paper explores an innovative development path that integrates academic exchanges,medical services,spiritual healing,and cultural experiences,providing a practical example and theoretical support for the integration of healthcare and cultural tourism nationwide.展开更多
1 In Lichuan,Central China's Hubei Province,a family's dedication to preserving cultural heritage has become a beacon(灯塔)of inspiration.The Sun family,comprised of father Sun Hui and son Sun Ru,has been the ...1 In Lichuan,Central China's Hubei Province,a family's dedication to preserving cultural heritage has become a beacon(灯塔)of inspiration.The Sun family,comprised of father Sun Hui and son Sun Ru,has been the backbone of the national cultural relics census in Lichuan since the 1970s,embodying the nation's spirit of protecting cultural treasures.展开更多
THE 2025 Beijing Culture Forum was held on September 23 and 24,with“Inheritance,Creativity,Mutual Learning”as its theme.Some 800 domestic and international vips were in attendance,including prominent cultural figu...THE 2025 Beijing Culture Forum was held on September 23 and 24,with“Inheritance,Creativity,Mutual Learning”as its theme.Some 800 domestic and international vips were in attendance,including prominent cultural figures,experts,business leaders,and other dignitaries from 58 countries and regions.They explored how digital innovation can boost cultural creativity,enhance public cultural services,and promote civilizational exchanges.展开更多
The rise of creative industries in this century has aroused strong interest in the concept“cultural capital”in academia.Cultural capital can be understood as various forms of cultural resources that achieve signific...The rise of creative industries in this century has aroused strong interest in the concept“cultural capital”in academia.Cultural capital can be understood as various forms of cultural resources that achieve significant appreciation in existing economic,political,and cultural structures through active and rapid reproduction,thereby influencing changes in existing economic,political,and cultural structures,including production relations with capitalist characteristics.The capitalization of culture negates the original ecological value of culture,denies human needs for culture,undermines the true value of cultural exchange and creation,and can easily lead to the formation of cultural hegemony.However,the process of cultural capitalization and the changes in cultural values within it indicate that the capitalization of culture is to some extent an inevitable historical development.The new cultural capital has demonstrated tremendous power in promoting the development of contemporary creative industries and producing cultural masterpieces.Of course,this first requires it to refuse to become a tool for economic capital and digital technology.展开更多
Cultural artifacts exhibitions are among the most profound and appealing forms of cultural exchange.These exhibitions serve as an important bridge for fostering friendly relations between countries and bringing people...Cultural artifacts exhibitions are among the most profound and appealing forms of cultural exchange.These exhibitions serve as an important bridge for fostering friendly relations between countries and bringing people closer together.展开更多
The official unveiling of China Cultural Center in Bern signifies a new era of cultural exchange between China and Switzerland.The Center will serve as a vital platform for dialogue between Chinese and Swiss cultures.
Located at 217 Queen sthreet in the heart of Singapore,the China Cultural Centre features gray-white walls with subtle cream accents,evoking the timeless charm of taditional Chinese architecture with its classic white...Located at 217 Queen sthreet in the heart of Singapore,the China Cultural Centre features gray-white walls with subtle cream accents,evoking the timeless charm of taditional Chinese architecture with its classic white walls and gray-tiled roof.Designed by famous singaporean architect Liu Thai Ker,the building blends traditional Chinese cultural elements with moder architectual concepts."From an aesthetic perspective,I believe it is essential to give the structure a moderm edge,Liu said in an interview with Xinhua."Therefore,the design should reflect a contempoary spirit while retaining the essence of Chinese culture."展开更多
The 2025 Beijing International Week of Intangible Cultural Heritage gathered domestic and foreign cultural inheritors to promote mutual exchanges and stimulate the tourism market.
This comparative study examines cultural empathy strategies employed by two major international broadcasters-BBC(British Broadcasting Corporation)and CGTN(China Global Television Network)-in their efforts to balance l...This comparative study examines cultural empathy strategies employed by two major international broadcasters-BBC(British Broadcasting Corporation)and CGTN(China Global Television Network)-in their efforts to balance local emotional resonance with universal values in global communication.Through a mixed-methods approach combining content analysis of 2,400 news reports,interviews with 32 media professionals,and audience reception studies across 15 countries,this research investigates how international media organizations navigate the complex terrain of cross-cultural communication in an increasingly interconnected world.The findings reveal significant differences in empathy strategies:BBC employs a“universalist-localized”approach emphasizing shared human experiences while maintaining Western liberal values,achieving 67.3%cross-cultural resonance scores,while CGTN adopts a“particularist-global”strategy highlighting cultural diversity within a framework of mutual understanding,achieving 61.8%resonance scores.Both organizations face challenges in balancing authentic cultural representation with audience accessibility,managing 73.4%and 68.9%cultural authenticity ratings respectively.The study identifies five key empathy strategies:narrative localization,cultural bridging,emotional universalization,value harmonization,and contextual adaptation.Results indicate that successful cultural empathy requires sophisticated understanding of target audiences’cultural schemas while maintaining editorial authenticity.The research contributes to international communication theory by proposing a Cultural Empathy Framework(CEF)that explains how media organizations can effectively navigate the tension between local emotions and universal values in global broadcasting contexts.展开更多
The distinctive landscape of Zhujiayu Ancient Village in Zhangqiu District,Ji’nan,together with its long-established cultural traditions,has shaped a unique vernacular settlement character,within which traditional dw...The distinctive landscape of Zhujiayu Ancient Village in Zhangqiu District,Ji’nan,together with its long-established cultural traditions,has shaped a unique vernacular settlement character,within which traditional dwellings serve as a primary medium of regional culture.This study examines the residence of Zhu Fengyin,a jinshi degree holder,and adopts field investigation and measured drawing-based analysis.Discussion is organized around three dimensions:an overview of the dwelling,architectural form,and cultural expression.Particular attention is given to the multi-stage,multi-bay compound configuration developed in a mountainous setting,terrain-adaptive courtyard forms,and construction techniques.The analysis further interprets the concepts of ritual order and auspicious symbolism embedded in architectural decoration.By using this representative case,the study aims to deepen understanding of the architectural culture of gentry dwellings in the Ji’nan region and to provide an academic basis for the conservation and inheritance of traditional dwellings in the Ji’nan area.展开更多
As a representative surviving example of residences associated with officials and merchants in the southwestern Shandong region of the lower Yellow River Basin,spanning the Ming and Qing Dynasties to the modern period...As a representative surviving example of residences associated with officials and merchants in the southwestern Shandong region of the lower Yellow River Basin,spanning the Ming and Qing Dynasties to the modern period,the Zhujia Courtyard in Shan County functions as a built medium through which commercial capital and clan culture were closely intertwined.Drawing on field investigation and a review of the literature,this study examines its architectural and cultural characteristics across five dimensions:an overview of the courtyard,spatial layout,structural system,decorative arts,and cultural meanings.The analysis points to four interrelated cores,including the spatial embodiment of Confucian ethics,the status aspirations of canal-based merchant groups,adaptive strategies shaped by Yellow River conditions,and the symbolic articulation of folk beliefs.展开更多
Being able to convey the nuances of each culture constitutes the true meaning of cultural exchanges.INTERPRETER,talk show performer,presenter,and art dealer.Li Song,born in the 1980s in Shanghai,wears many hats.Whethe...Being able to convey the nuances of each culture constitutes the true meaning of cultural exchanges.INTERPRETER,talk show performer,presenter,and art dealer.Li Song,born in the 1980s in Shanghai,wears many hats.Whether on the stage,television set,or at a Sino-French activity,most likely,this dynamic man will be there.展开更多
基金National Social Science Fund project“Research on the Narrative of the Sense of Community for the Chinese Nation in Southwest Nuo Opera”(24XMZ063).
文摘The Nuo mask is the core visual vehicle within China’s Nuo culture and constitutes a complex symbolic system through facial features(icons),patterns(indexes),and colors(symbols).Within the context of intangible cultural heritage(ICH)preservation,its value lies in the continuation and revitalization of its dynamic symbolic functions.Grounded in semiotic theory,this paper elaborates on three core dimensions of symbolic value manifested by Nuo masks in ICH preservation:a ritual symbol for living transmission,a symbol of identity for collective memory,and an aesthetic symbol as a source of creativity.
文摘Inside the exhibition hall of the 2025 Osaka World Expo in Japan,crowds gathered before a cloisonne enamel painting titled The Pomegranate of Ethnic Unity.The pomegranate,outlined with gold filigree,appears full and ripe;Tibetan auspicious motifs intertwine with Han-style cloud patterns,and the enamel glaze reflects brilliant colors under the lights.Created by teachers and students from Nyingchi Vocational and Technical School(hereafter“Nyingchi Vocational School”),this artwork not only drew admiration from countless visitors but also became a“silent envoy”of dialogue between Tibetan culture and the world.
基金Philosophy and Social Sciences Research Project of Shandong Higher Education Institutions:“Research on the Double Helix Mechanism of Yellow River Culture Empowering Ideological and Political Education in Universities from the Perspective of Cultural Confidence Cultivation”(2025ZSYB077)Youth Key Project of Shandong Humanities and Social Sciences Research Project,“Research on Integrating Yellow River Culture into the Cultivation of University Students’Cultural Confidence”Shandong Higher Education Institutions Young Innovation Team Program:“Yellow River Delta Ecological Protection and Governance Innovation Team”(2023RW036).
文摘Guided by the significant theoretical principle of the“Two Integrations”and grounded in Marxist cultural theory as its methodological basis,this paper constructs a bidirectional interpretative model linking“Yellow River Culture”with“Cultural Confidence”.It proposes an integrated“Objective-Content-Path-Support”framework.Through the synergy of three-dimensional objectives,adaptation of stratified content,innovation in four-dimensional pathways,and support from a three-dimensional guarantee system,this framework establishes a closed-loop operational mechanism of“Curriculum-Practice-Evaluation-Feedback”.The study focuses on core issues in integrating Yellow River culture into university education practices,such as content construction,methodological pathways,and institutional guarantees.It aims to provide a systematic reference for universities to fulfill their fundamental task of“fostering virtue and cultivating talent”and to serve the national strategies for ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin.
文摘A Dutch-born video creator uses his influential social media presence to share authentic stories of Chinese life with European audiences.SANDER Kole,a video creator born in the Netherlands,has become a superstar influencer on social media,connecting Chinese and European cultures.With almost 20 million followers on platforms like TikTok,YouTube,Douyin,Xiaohongshu,and WeChat,he uses short videos to show European audiences real life stories in China.
文摘As the wheel of time turns toward the year's end and the beginning of the new year,the snow-kissed land of Xizang gracefully unveils its grandeur and offers a feast of wonders for all to explore.Here,crystalline ice and snow form a celestial winter realm.Amid the biting seasonal winds,o month-long New Year celebration brings one o deep,heartfelt warmth.Rarely witnessed elsewhere in the world,this collection of New Year customs stands as both a cultural marvel and a warm gift that the plateau bestows upon the depths of winter.
文摘Yunhe County in Lishui City,southwestern Zhejiang Province,doesn’t have any Disney castles.Instead,it has built bridges to the world with wood.Known as“China’s town of wooden toys,”accounting for about 40 percent of the global wooden toy market,Yunhe’s story began with a small factory established in 1970.Today,it has grown into a distinctive industrial cluster with an annual output value exceeding 8 billion yuan($1.15 billion),exporting products to 82 countries and regions.
文摘Objective:This research examines the socio-educational and acculturation experiences of Filipino nurse-migrants within the context of international healthcare systems.It seeks to understand the multifaceted emotional and professional system-related difficulties they face and how these impact their adaptation strategies and integration processes elsewhere.Methods:A qualitative phenomenological strategy,as described by Colaizzi's 7-step analysis method,was employed.A purposeful sample of 10 Filipino nurses deployed to Saudi Arabia,Oman,the United States,Finland,Australia,Ireland,Norway,and Germany was chosen.Par ticipants took part in video conferencing structured interviews,which were conducted remotely.Manually and using NVivo(Version 15,Lumivero,2024),thematic analysis was conducted to identify impor tant themes from the par ticipants'stories.Results:Seven major themes emerged:(1)emotional and cultural dimensions of guilt,isolation,and professional identity negotiation;(2)language and communication barriers,which comprise code-switching and cultural deference challenges;(3)systematic barriers such as credential recognition,licensing examinations,and bureaucratic obstacles;(4)gaps in clinical practice standards,patient care ethics,and discrepancy;(5)family and finances as motivation and resilience;(6)bridging programs and adaptation to student-centered learning as educational transitions;and(7)cultural adaptation depicts discrimination,the workplace hierarchical order,discerning and pragmatically fluent challenges.Despite systemic inequities,participants demonstrated remarkable adaptability,which was visibly rooted in Filipino cultural values such as pakikisama,utang na loob,and bayanihan.Conclusions:The migration experience of Filipino nurses is associated with profound and emotional changes on professional and cultural levels.While these individuals adapt remarkably well due to their multifaceted resilience,they face unforgiving barriers,including credentialing,cultural,and systemic issues.Policies that foster intercultural understanding alongside psychosocial suppor t and fair recognition of foreign credentials would enhance the positive impact of migrant nurses on international healthcare.These considerations will enhance the integration experience for migrant nurses and have a positive impact on patient care worldwide.
文摘Ming-style furniture represents the pinnacle of Chinese traditional furniture,with the four-head official’s cap chair standing out as a representative category due to its classic form and cultural connotations.This paper takes a specific rosewood four-head official’s cap chair inscribed by Wang Shixiang as the research subject,employing a tripartite approach of form analysis,material examination,and inscription interpretation.The chair strictly adheres to the classic form of Ming-style four-head official’s cap chairs,embodying the Ming Dynasty design philosophy of“the unity of function and aesthetics”.The scarcity and unique grain pattern of the golden-flecked rosewood(Zitan)endow it with the status of“gold among woods”.Wang Shixiang’s inscription binds the furniture to the cultural essence of“the charm of the Ming Dynasty”,transforming it into“heritable cultural heritage”.This paper provides a new perspective for the case study of Ming-style furniture and offers theoretical reference for the contemporary inheritance of traditional craftsmanship.
基金funded by the Guangdong Provincial Science and Technology Program Project(2023B0101200003)the National Health Commission Hospital Management Research Institute Project(JCWJ2024ZD01)+2 种基金the Guangxi Graduate Education Innovation Program Project(JGY2023168)the Shenzhen Philosophy and Social Sciences Planning 2025 Annual Research Topic(SZ2025D040)the 2025 Shenzhen Health Economics Society Project(202506)。
文摘Against the backdrop of the Healthy China strategy and the vigorous development of the cultural tourism industry,the integration of healthcare and cultural tourism has emerged as a highly promising direction for innovation.This paper takes the Dap eng Hospital of the Shenzhen Second People's Hospital as the research object,and analyzes how to organically combine medical academic activities,clinical medical services with the cultural and tourism resources of Dapeng New District in Shenzhen within the policy fr amework.By constructing a compliance-oriented,professional,and distinctive integr ation standards system,this paper explores an innovative development path that integrates academic exchanges,medical services,spiritual healing,and cultural experiences,providing a practical example and theoretical support for the integration of healthcare and cultural tourism nationwide.
文摘1 In Lichuan,Central China's Hubei Province,a family's dedication to preserving cultural heritage has become a beacon(灯塔)of inspiration.The Sun family,comprised of father Sun Hui and son Sun Ru,has been the backbone of the national cultural relics census in Lichuan since the 1970s,embodying the nation's spirit of protecting cultural treasures.
文摘THE 2025 Beijing Culture Forum was held on September 23 and 24,with“Inheritance,Creativity,Mutual Learning”as its theme.Some 800 domestic and international vips were in attendance,including prominent cultural figures,experts,business leaders,and other dignitaries from 58 countries and regions.They explored how digital innovation can boost cultural creativity,enhance public cultural services,and promote civilizational exchanges.
文摘The rise of creative industries in this century has aroused strong interest in the concept“cultural capital”in academia.Cultural capital can be understood as various forms of cultural resources that achieve significant appreciation in existing economic,political,and cultural structures through active and rapid reproduction,thereby influencing changes in existing economic,political,and cultural structures,including production relations with capitalist characteristics.The capitalization of culture negates the original ecological value of culture,denies human needs for culture,undermines the true value of cultural exchange and creation,and can easily lead to the formation of cultural hegemony.However,the process of cultural capitalization and the changes in cultural values within it indicate that the capitalization of culture is to some extent an inevitable historical development.The new cultural capital has demonstrated tremendous power in promoting the development of contemporary creative industries and producing cultural masterpieces.Of course,this first requires it to refuse to become a tool for economic capital and digital technology.
文摘Cultural artifacts exhibitions are among the most profound and appealing forms of cultural exchange.These exhibitions serve as an important bridge for fostering friendly relations between countries and bringing people closer together.
文摘The official unveiling of China Cultural Center in Bern signifies a new era of cultural exchange between China and Switzerland.The Center will serve as a vital platform for dialogue between Chinese and Swiss cultures.
文摘Located at 217 Queen sthreet in the heart of Singapore,the China Cultural Centre features gray-white walls with subtle cream accents,evoking the timeless charm of taditional Chinese architecture with its classic white walls and gray-tiled roof.Designed by famous singaporean architect Liu Thai Ker,the building blends traditional Chinese cultural elements with moder architectual concepts."From an aesthetic perspective,I believe it is essential to give the structure a moderm edge,Liu said in an interview with Xinhua."Therefore,the design should reflect a contempoary spirit while retaining the essence of Chinese culture."
文摘The 2025 Beijing International Week of Intangible Cultural Heritage gathered domestic and foreign cultural inheritors to promote mutual exchanges and stimulate the tourism market.
文摘This comparative study examines cultural empathy strategies employed by two major international broadcasters-BBC(British Broadcasting Corporation)and CGTN(China Global Television Network)-in their efforts to balance local emotional resonance with universal values in global communication.Through a mixed-methods approach combining content analysis of 2,400 news reports,interviews with 32 media professionals,and audience reception studies across 15 countries,this research investigates how international media organizations navigate the complex terrain of cross-cultural communication in an increasingly interconnected world.The findings reveal significant differences in empathy strategies:BBC employs a“universalist-localized”approach emphasizing shared human experiences while maintaining Western liberal values,achieving 67.3%cross-cultural resonance scores,while CGTN adopts a“particularist-global”strategy highlighting cultural diversity within a framework of mutual understanding,achieving 61.8%resonance scores.Both organizations face challenges in balancing authentic cultural representation with audience accessibility,managing 73.4%and 68.9%cultural authenticity ratings respectively.The study identifies five key empathy strategies:narrative localization,cultural bridging,emotional universalization,value harmonization,and contextual adaptation.Results indicate that successful cultural empathy requires sophisticated understanding of target audiences’cultural schemas while maintaining editorial authenticity.The research contributes to international communication theory by proposing a Cultural Empathy Framework(CEF)that explains how media organizations can effectively navigate the tension between local emotions and universal values in global broadcasting contexts.
基金Major Project of the National Social Science Foundation of China“Historical Collation and Research of Cultural Exchanges Between Chinese and Foreign Craftsmen Along the Silk Road”(Approval No.22&ZD227)the Planning Project of Shaanxi Art Institute“Research on National Cultural Park Design”(Project No.YG2025001)part of the phased outcomes of the“Shaanxi Special Support Program for High-Level Talents”(Project Approval No.21HH02).
文摘The distinctive landscape of Zhujiayu Ancient Village in Zhangqiu District,Ji’nan,together with its long-established cultural traditions,has shaped a unique vernacular settlement character,within which traditional dwellings serve as a primary medium of regional culture.This study examines the residence of Zhu Fengyin,a jinshi degree holder,and adopts field investigation and measured drawing-based analysis.Discussion is organized around three dimensions:an overview of the dwelling,architectural form,and cultural expression.Particular attention is given to the multi-stage,multi-bay compound configuration developed in a mountainous setting,terrain-adaptive courtyard forms,and construction techniques.The analysis further interprets the concepts of ritual order and auspicious symbolism embedded in architectural decoration.By using this representative case,the study aims to deepen understanding of the architectural culture of gentry dwellings in the Ji’nan region and to provide an academic basis for the conservation and inheritance of traditional dwellings in the Ji’nan area.
基金Major Project of the National Social Science Foundation of China“Historical Collation and Research of Cultural Exchanges Between Chinese and Foreign Craftsmen Along the Silk Road”(Approval No.22&ZD227)the Planning Project of Shaanxi Art Institute“Research on National Cultural Park Design”(Project No.YG2025001).
文摘As a representative surviving example of residences associated with officials and merchants in the southwestern Shandong region of the lower Yellow River Basin,spanning the Ming and Qing Dynasties to the modern period,the Zhujia Courtyard in Shan County functions as a built medium through which commercial capital and clan culture were closely intertwined.Drawing on field investigation and a review of the literature,this study examines its architectural and cultural characteristics across five dimensions:an overview of the courtyard,spatial layout,structural system,decorative arts,and cultural meanings.The analysis points to four interrelated cores,including the spatial embodiment of Confucian ethics,the status aspirations of canal-based merchant groups,adaptive strategies shaped by Yellow River conditions,and the symbolic articulation of folk beliefs.
文摘Being able to convey the nuances of each culture constitutes the true meaning of cultural exchanges.INTERPRETER,talk show performer,presenter,and art dealer.Li Song,born in the 1980s in Shanghai,wears many hats.Whether on the stage,television set,or at a Sino-French activity,most likely,this dynamic man will be there.
