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
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 China Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka,Kansai,Japan,a cultural feast steeped in Liaoning’s history and brimming with its innovative spirit is unfolding.Under the banner“Poetic landscapes,Boundless vitality”,L...Inside the China Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka,Kansai,Japan,a cultural feast steeped in Liaoning’s history and brimming with its innovative spirit is unfolding.Under the banner“Poetic landscapes,Boundless vitality”,Liaoning Week employs intangible heritage showcases,live performances and exhibitions to reveal the province’s distinctive cultural charm.展开更多
The Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems(GIAHS)embody a remarkable diversity of plants,crop varieties,livestock breeds,fisheries,and forests,shaped and sustained through centuries of interaction between pe...The Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems(GIAHS)embody a remarkable diversity of plants,crop varieties,livestock breeds,fisheries,and forests,shaped and sustained through centuries of interaction between people and nature.展开更多
This October,I had the opportunity to attend the 6th International Ancient Capitals Forum in Luoyang,central China’s Henan Province.The event gathered diplomats,government officials,scholars,and journalists from more...This October,I had the opportunity to attend the 6th International Ancient Capitals Forum in Luoyang,central China’s Henan Province.The event gathered diplomats,government officials,scholars,and journalists from more than 30 countries.For me,the three days in Luoyang were not just a professional experience-they became a memorable cultural journey that helped me explore the heritage of both China and my own country,Myanmar.展开更多
From the Yangtze to the Nile,a shared vision for world heritage protection is charting a new course in global cultural cooperation Thousands of kilometres apart,two ancient hydrological relics-the White Crane Ridge(Ba...From the Yangtze to the Nile,a shared vision for world heritage protection is charting a new course in global cultural cooperation Thousands of kilometres apart,two ancient hydrological relics-the White Crane Ridge(Baiheliang)in the middle of the Yangtze River in Chongqing and the Nilometers on Rhoda Island in Cairo-stand as silent witnesses to humanity’s interaction with nature across centuries.展开更多
In a peach orchard in Lyuxiang Town,Jinshan District,Shanghai,youth delegates from 13 countries,officials from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations(FAO),and agricultural heritage experts were im...In a peach orchard in Lyuxiang Town,Jinshan District,Shanghai,youth delegates from 13 countries,officials from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations(FAO),and agricultural heritage experts were impressed by sweet and juicy Jinshan flat peaches.Jinshan has a history of flat peach cultivation that spans hundreds of years dating back to the Yuan Dynasty(1271-1368).展开更多
Every world cultural heritage is a letter written by humans to the future.They are ancienl symbols on the wall of stones or exquisite patterns in the palace,bearing the wisdom and glory of different civilizations.
The successful application of the Xixia Imperial Tombs for World Heritage Status has brought this civilization,sealed in the loess,to the global stage.The Xixia Imperial Tombs may become an important node connecting t...The successful application of the Xixia Imperial Tombs for World Heritage Status has brought this civilization,sealed in the loess,to the global stage.The Xixia Imperial Tombs may become an important node connecting the civilizations along the Silk Road.Their characteristic cultural integration serves as a unique window through which foreign tourists can understand Chinese civilization.展开更多
Research on rural cultural heritage encompasses cultural heritage management,tourism,and conservation.However,despite growing academic interest in recent years,systematic bibliometric analyses in this field remain lim...Research on rural cultural heritage encompasses cultural heritage management,tourism,and conservation.However,despite growing academic interest in recent years,systematic bibliometric analyses in this field remain limited,and a comprehensive knowledge framework has yet to be established.Based on the Web of Science(WoS)Core Collection,this study conducted a bibliometric analysis of 657 articles published between 2004 and 2024 using CiteSpace 6.2.R4 to visualize the intellectual structure and thematic evolution of rural cultural heritage research.The results revealed a steady increase in publication output and the emergence of an interdisciplinary framework integrating culture,ecology,and community.The United States,China,Germany,and Italy acted as central hubs in international collaboration networks,with China demonstrating notable performance in publication volume,digital heritage preservation,and policy development.Keyword analysis showed a paradigm shift from static conservation to dynamic governance,highlighting growing scholarly attention to cultural ecosystem services,sustainable tourism,and community engagement.This study presented the first knowledge map of rural cultural heritage research,offering insights into paradigm transformation and providing quantitative support for future theoretical and policyoriented advancements.It concluded by emphasizing the need for enhanced interdisciplinary integration and global-local collaboration to develop resilient and context-sensitive models for rural cultural heritage governance.展开更多
Heritage parks preserve cultural heritage while contributing to education,recreation,and sustainable urban development.However,the relationships between landscape elements and visitors'emotional responses remain u...Heritage parks preserve cultural heritage while contributing to education,recreation,and sustainable urban development.However,the relationships between landscape elements and visitors'emotional responses remain underexplored.This study aims to bridge this gap by analysing social media reviews to understand how various landscape elements in heritage parks influence emotional experiences,offering insights for enhancing park services and promoting practical cultural heritage preservation.Using data from 63,288 visitor reviews(2018–2023)across five major social media platforms,this research focuses on five heritage parks in Xi'an as case studies.By employing latent Dirichlet allocation(LDA)topic modelling,sentiment analysis,and social network analysis(SNA),we identified five key categories of landscape elements:cultural landscapes,biological and natural environments,framework and service facilities,special activities,and architecture and infrastructure.Sentiment analysis revealed that cultural landscapes elicited the highest positive emotional response score(64.9%),reflecting their historical and aesthetic significance.Framework and service facilities had the highest emotional intensity score(8.09),emphasising their functional role in enhancing visitor satisfaction.In contrast,the biological and natural environments presented weaker emotional appeal(6.86).This study provides a novel framework linking emotional responses to specific landscape features,offering practical guidance for optimising heritage park management and supporting the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage.展开更多
With the simultaneous growth of cultural heritage activation and urban renewal needs,urban heritage parks are increasingly becoming important carriers for the integrated development of historical heritage protection a...With the simultaneous growth of cultural heritage activation and urban renewal needs,urban heritage parks are increasingly becoming important carriers for the integrated development of historical heritage protection and public space utilization.This article focuses on the construction of measurement dimensions of tourist experience value in urban heritage parks.Based on the theoretical frameworks of flow theory and experience value theory,combined with literature analysis and UGC text mining,it initially constructs an emotional,cultural,and functional three-dimensional index system.Through text analysis of 970 online reviews of Chongqing Kaifa Heritage Park,social value is identified as a potential new dimension.Subsequently,this article adopts exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis methods to verify the structural validity and reliability of the evaluation model with four dimensions and eighteen indicators,confirming that tourist experience value consists of four dimensions:emotional,cultural,functional,and social.The research not only fills the empirical research gap on social interaction value in cultural heritage tourism spaces,but also provides a quantifiable evaluation tool and evidence-based basis for the operation,management,and experience optimization of heritage parks,which has certain theoretical innovation significance and practical guidance value.展开更多
This study took the Beijing Tongzhou Grand Canal as a case to investigate and evaluate the core section of the Tongzhou Grand Canal.It assessed the historical,artistic,and scientific values embedded in the spatial ent...This study took the Beijing Tongzhou Grand Canal as a case to investigate and evaluate the core section of the Tongzhou Grand Canal.It assessed the historical,artistic,and scientific values embedded in the spatial entity of this cultural heritage and its surrounding environment,as well as the level of its presentation and interpretation.The study culminated in an evaluation of how effectively the heritage values of the Beijing Tongzhou Grand Canal’s spatial heritage are demonstrated.Ultimately,it aimed to provide recommendations and references for the protection and refinement of related cultural heritage spaces,ensuring that the cultural legacy of the Grand Canal’s grain transport system remains enduring and vibrant through time and space.展开更多
In the study, analysis was made on present situation and development measures of geographical indications and cultural heritage protection of famous teas in Hubei Province. In addition, 8 related suggestions were prop...In the study, analysis was made on present situation and development measures of geographical indications and cultural heritage protection of famous teas in Hubei Province. In addition, 8 related suggestions were proposed as well.展开更多
The heritage preservation is of great intractability to the conservators as each kind of heritage material has unique and diverse requirements on temperature,humidity and air cleanliness.It is promising for metal-orga...The heritage preservation is of great intractability to the conservators as each kind of heritage material has unique and diverse requirements on temperature,humidity and air cleanliness.It is promising for metal-organic frameworks(MOFs),the multifunctional environment remediation materials,to be applied in heritage environmental protection.The advantages of MOFs lie in their multifunction like adsorption,photocatalysis,sterilization,as well as the controllable structure and properties that could be flexibly adjusted as demands,helping the heritage against various environmental threats.Thereby,the applications and the corresponding mechanisms of MOFs in cultural heritage preservation were reviewed in this work,including harmful gas adsorption,surface waterproofing,particulate matters(PM)removal,anti-bacterial and humidity control of environment.Finally,the selection principles and precautions of MOFs in heritage preservation were discussed,aiming to provide a forward-looking direction for the selection and application of MOFs.展开更多
Settled in the lower valleys of the Logone,Chari and Yobérivers,in a region now shared by Cameroon,Chad,and Nigeria,the Sao-Kotoko are an ancient people of Central Africa.Composed of groups distinguished by their...Settled in the lower valleys of the Logone,Chari and Yobérivers,in a region now shared by Cameroon,Chad,and Nigeria,the Sao-Kotoko are an ancient people of Central Africa.Composed of groups distinguished by their language and way of life,they gradually coalesced around influential cities,laying the foundations for a civilisation that would leave a lasting impact.展开更多
On the tranquil waters of Xiaoshanyang,a small lake in Deqing County,Zhejiang Province,rows of white,spherical buoys are lined up in perfect order,resembling strands of pearl necklaces.Once a thousand-year-old pearl-f...On the tranquil waters of Xiaoshanyang,a small lake in Deqing County,Zhejiang Province,rows of white,spherical buoys are lined up in perfect order,resembling strands of pearl necklaces.Once a thousand-year-old pearl-farming site,this heritage-rich waterbody has emerged as a global benchmark for the preservation of agricultural heritage.展开更多
Sites and landscapes of international geological significance are managed with a comprehensive approach of conservation,education,and sustainable development in UNESCO Global Geoparks,which comprise a single,cohesive ...Sites and landscapes of international geological significance are managed with a comprehensive approach of conservation,education,and sustainable development in UNESCO Global Geoparks,which comprise a single,cohesive geographic area.A growing number of people are adopting the bottom-up strategy,which involves local communities and combines sustainable development with conservation.The viability of creating a UNESCO-recognized geopark in Kutch is assessed in this study.This study examines the key geoheritage features of the Kutch region,explores the socio-economic prospects of a geopark through geotourism and community development,and evaluates its conformity with UNESCO’s Global Geopark criteria on conservation,education,and sustainability.The study also evaluates the overall feasibility of the project,its economic,social,and environmental implications,and the adequacy of the requisite infrastructure..Its geological,cultural,and historical significance,as well as socioeconomic and environmental factors,are the parameters considered for investigation.Despite multiple applications to UNESCO,the Gujarat region of Kutch,which is rich in geological,cultural,and historical elements,is not recognised as a World Heritage Site.In actuality,there are 195 geoparks in 48 nations worldwide as of 2023,however India does not have one.The findings of the study provide critical insights that can direct initiatives to establish India’s first geopark and promote regional sustainability.展开更多
Youth representatives from 13 countries gathered in Jinshan Peach Orchard,where a local farmer introduced them to the centuriesold history of flat peach cultivation.Through their lenses,they documented a fusion of tra...Youth representatives from 13 countries gathered in Jinshan Peach Orchard,where a local farmer introduced them to the centuriesold history of flat peach cultivation.Through their lenses,they documented a fusion of traditional wisdom and modern agricultural technology-a living narrative of agricultural progress that connects the past to the present.展开更多
The existence of museums is humanity’s stubborn struggle against oblivion.When cultural relics are presented before our eyes,ancient civilizations gain a sense of reality,and people in history become present.
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 China Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka,Kansai,Japan,a cultural feast steeped in Liaoning’s history and brimming with its innovative spirit is unfolding.Under the banner“Poetic landscapes,Boundless vitality”,Liaoning Week employs intangible heritage showcases,live performances and exhibitions to reveal the province’s distinctive cultural charm.
文摘The Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems(GIAHS)embody a remarkable diversity of plants,crop varieties,livestock breeds,fisheries,and forests,shaped and sustained through centuries of interaction between people and nature.
文摘This October,I had the opportunity to attend the 6th International Ancient Capitals Forum in Luoyang,central China’s Henan Province.The event gathered diplomats,government officials,scholars,and journalists from more than 30 countries.For me,the three days in Luoyang were not just a professional experience-they became a memorable cultural journey that helped me explore the heritage of both China and my own country,Myanmar.
文摘From the Yangtze to the Nile,a shared vision for world heritage protection is charting a new course in global cultural cooperation Thousands of kilometres apart,two ancient hydrological relics-the White Crane Ridge(Baiheliang)in the middle of the Yangtze River in Chongqing and the Nilometers on Rhoda Island in Cairo-stand as silent witnesses to humanity’s interaction with nature across centuries.
文摘In a peach orchard in Lyuxiang Town,Jinshan District,Shanghai,youth delegates from 13 countries,officials from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations(FAO),and agricultural heritage experts were impressed by sweet and juicy Jinshan flat peaches.Jinshan has a history of flat peach cultivation that spans hundreds of years dating back to the Yuan Dynasty(1271-1368).
文摘Every world cultural heritage is a letter written by humans to the future.They are ancienl symbols on the wall of stones or exquisite patterns in the palace,bearing the wisdom and glory of different civilizations.
文摘The successful application of the Xixia Imperial Tombs for World Heritage Status has brought this civilization,sealed in the loess,to the global stage.The Xixia Imperial Tombs may become an important node connecting the civilizations along the Silk Road.Their characteristic cultural integration serves as a unique window through which foreign tourists can understand Chinese civilization.
文摘Research on rural cultural heritage encompasses cultural heritage management,tourism,and conservation.However,despite growing academic interest in recent years,systematic bibliometric analyses in this field remain limited,and a comprehensive knowledge framework has yet to be established.Based on the Web of Science(WoS)Core Collection,this study conducted a bibliometric analysis of 657 articles published between 2004 and 2024 using CiteSpace 6.2.R4 to visualize the intellectual structure and thematic evolution of rural cultural heritage research.The results revealed a steady increase in publication output and the emergence of an interdisciplinary framework integrating culture,ecology,and community.The United States,China,Germany,and Italy acted as central hubs in international collaboration networks,with China demonstrating notable performance in publication volume,digital heritage preservation,and policy development.Keyword analysis showed a paradigm shift from static conservation to dynamic governance,highlighting growing scholarly attention to cultural ecosystem services,sustainable tourism,and community engagement.This study presented the first knowledge map of rural cultural heritage research,offering insights into paradigm transformation and providing quantitative support for future theoretical and policyoriented advancements.It concluded by emphasizing the need for enhanced interdisciplinary integration and global-local collaboration to develop resilient and context-sensitive models for rural cultural heritage governance.
文摘Heritage parks preserve cultural heritage while contributing to education,recreation,and sustainable urban development.However,the relationships between landscape elements and visitors'emotional responses remain underexplored.This study aims to bridge this gap by analysing social media reviews to understand how various landscape elements in heritage parks influence emotional experiences,offering insights for enhancing park services and promoting practical cultural heritage preservation.Using data from 63,288 visitor reviews(2018–2023)across five major social media platforms,this research focuses on five heritage parks in Xi'an as case studies.By employing latent Dirichlet allocation(LDA)topic modelling,sentiment analysis,and social network analysis(SNA),we identified five key categories of landscape elements:cultural landscapes,biological and natural environments,framework and service facilities,special activities,and architecture and infrastructure.Sentiment analysis revealed that cultural landscapes elicited the highest positive emotional response score(64.9%),reflecting their historical and aesthetic significance.Framework and service facilities had the highest emotional intensity score(8.09),emphasising their functional role in enhancing visitor satisfaction.In contrast,the biological and natural environments presented weaker emotional appeal(6.86).This study provides a novel framework linking emotional responses to specific landscape features,offering practical guidance for optimising heritage park management and supporting the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage.
基金Research on Evaluation and Improvement Strategies of Tourist Experience Value in Chongqing Kaifa Site Park from the Perspective of Cultural Confidence(Project No.:YKJCX2420807)。
文摘With the simultaneous growth of cultural heritage activation and urban renewal needs,urban heritage parks are increasingly becoming important carriers for the integrated development of historical heritage protection and public space utilization.This article focuses on the construction of measurement dimensions of tourist experience value in urban heritage parks.Based on the theoretical frameworks of flow theory and experience value theory,combined with literature analysis and UGC text mining,it initially constructs an emotional,cultural,and functional three-dimensional index system.Through text analysis of 970 online reviews of Chongqing Kaifa Heritage Park,social value is identified as a potential new dimension.Subsequently,this article adopts exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis methods to verify the structural validity and reliability of the evaluation model with four dimensions and eighteen indicators,confirming that tourist experience value consists of four dimensions:emotional,cultural,functional,and social.The research not only fills the empirical research gap on social interaction value in cultural heritage tourism spaces,but also provides a quantifiable evaluation tool and evidence-based basis for the operation,management,and experience optimization of heritage parks,which has certain theoretical innovation significance and practical guidance value.
基金Sponsored by Beijing Municipal Social Science Foundation(22GLC062).
文摘This study took the Beijing Tongzhou Grand Canal as a case to investigate and evaluate the core section of the Tongzhou Grand Canal.It assessed the historical,artistic,and scientific values embedded in the spatial entity of this cultural heritage and its surrounding environment,as well as the level of its presentation and interpretation.The study culminated in an evaluation of how effectively the heritage values of the Beijing Tongzhou Grand Canal’s spatial heritage are demonstrated.Ultimately,it aimed to provide recommendations and references for the protection and refinement of related cultural heritage spaces,ensuring that the cultural legacy of the Grand Canal’s grain transport system remains enduring and vibrant through time and space.
基金Supported by Project of Scientific and Technological Innovations by Ministry of Culture(2011021)Foundation Project of Humanities and Social Sciences of Education Department (11YJA850019)Project supported by "11th Five-Year Plan" of Hubei Socia Sciences Foundation ([2010]274)~~
文摘In the study, analysis was made on present situation and development measures of geographical indications and cultural heritage protection of famous teas in Hubei Province. In addition, 8 related suggestions were proposed as well.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52308300,52370025,52108266).
文摘The heritage preservation is of great intractability to the conservators as each kind of heritage material has unique and diverse requirements on temperature,humidity and air cleanliness.It is promising for metal-organic frameworks(MOFs),the multifunctional environment remediation materials,to be applied in heritage environmental protection.The advantages of MOFs lie in their multifunction like adsorption,photocatalysis,sterilization,as well as the controllable structure and properties that could be flexibly adjusted as demands,helping the heritage against various environmental threats.Thereby,the applications and the corresponding mechanisms of MOFs in cultural heritage preservation were reviewed in this work,including harmful gas adsorption,surface waterproofing,particulate matters(PM)removal,anti-bacterial and humidity control of environment.Finally,the selection principles and precautions of MOFs in heritage preservation were discussed,aiming to provide a forward-looking direction for the selection and application of MOFs.
文摘Settled in the lower valleys of the Logone,Chari and Yobérivers,in a region now shared by Cameroon,Chad,and Nigeria,the Sao-Kotoko are an ancient people of Central Africa.Composed of groups distinguished by their language and way of life,they gradually coalesced around influential cities,laying the foundations for a civilisation that would leave a lasting impact.
文摘On the tranquil waters of Xiaoshanyang,a small lake in Deqing County,Zhejiang Province,rows of white,spherical buoys are lined up in perfect order,resembling strands of pearl necklaces.Once a thousand-year-old pearl-farming site,this heritage-rich waterbody has emerged as a global benchmark for the preservation of agricultural heritage.
文摘Sites and landscapes of international geological significance are managed with a comprehensive approach of conservation,education,and sustainable development in UNESCO Global Geoparks,which comprise a single,cohesive geographic area.A growing number of people are adopting the bottom-up strategy,which involves local communities and combines sustainable development with conservation.The viability of creating a UNESCO-recognized geopark in Kutch is assessed in this study.This study examines the key geoheritage features of the Kutch region,explores the socio-economic prospects of a geopark through geotourism and community development,and evaluates its conformity with UNESCO’s Global Geopark criteria on conservation,education,and sustainability.The study also evaluates the overall feasibility of the project,its economic,social,and environmental implications,and the adequacy of the requisite infrastructure..Its geological,cultural,and historical significance,as well as socioeconomic and environmental factors,are the parameters considered for investigation.Despite multiple applications to UNESCO,the Gujarat region of Kutch,which is rich in geological,cultural,and historical elements,is not recognised as a World Heritage Site.In actuality,there are 195 geoparks in 48 nations worldwide as of 2023,however India does not have one.The findings of the study provide critical insights that can direct initiatives to establish India’s first geopark and promote regional sustainability.
文摘Youth representatives from 13 countries gathered in Jinshan Peach Orchard,where a local farmer introduced them to the centuriesold history of flat peach cultivation.Through their lenses,they documented a fusion of traditional wisdom and modern agricultural technology-a living narrative of agricultural progress that connects the past to the present.
文摘The existence of museums is humanity’s stubborn struggle against oblivion.When cultural relics are presented before our eyes,ancient civilizations gain a sense of reality,and people in history become present.
