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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
Acupuncture,an ancient Chinese medical practice,has been a living heritage for thousands of years.It has helped countless patients,playing a significant role in the field of medicine long before modern medicine emerge...Acupuncture,an ancient Chinese medical practice,has been a living heritage for thousands of years.It has helped countless patients,playing a significant role in the field of medicine long before modern medicine emerged.The origin of acupuncture can be traced back to ancient times when people used stone tools to relieve pain.Over time,this simple method gradually developed into a profound and comprehensive medical system.Its therapeutic principles are in line with traditional Chinese medicine,focusing on holistic treatment,meridian(经脉)adjustment and the balance of bodily functions.展开更多
In a world increasingly dominated by data,satellites,and artificial intelligence,it can be tempting to dismiss traditional systems of timekeeping as quaint relics of the past.Yet,the Chinese Twenty-Four Solar Terms(al...In a world increasingly dominated by data,satellites,and artificial intelligence,it can be tempting to dismiss traditional systems of timekeeping as quaint relics of the past.Yet,the Chinese Twenty-Four Solar Terms(also known as 24 Jieqi in Chinese)and the Javanese Pranata Mangsa-two ancient calendrical frameworks born from agrarian civilizations-continue to offer valuable insights into humanity’s relationship with nature.Far from being obsolete,these systems are increasingly recognized as cultural treasures embodying centuries of observation,adaptation,and agricultural wisdom.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
Dry-wet cycle is a key factor in surface weathering of earthen heritage,which remains insufficiently explained.It involves the interaction of humidity,stress,and damage.Using the RFPA(realistic failure process analysi...Dry-wet cycle is a key factor in surface weathering of earthen heritage,which remains insufficiently explained.It involves the interaction of humidity,stress,and damage.Using the RFPA(realistic failure process analysis)numerical method,this study reproduced the processes of humidity diffusion,deformation,stress,and damage evolution under dry-wet cycles in the soil site of Suoyang City,China.The numerical results indicate that the drying phase following rainfall has the most significant deteriorative impact on the earthen heritage.The evaporation of surface moisture during this phase causes volume shrinkage,which in turn generates tensile stress and leads to the formation of numerous desiccation cracks.Desiccation cracks provide channels for moisture diffusion,which further exacerbates generation of the cracks,leading to a mutual promotion between the two phenomena.Furthermore,during the wetting phase,the model elements undergo hygroscopic expansion,resulting in a slight increase in strain and displacement.Previously formed cracks may exhibit temporary narrowing or closure,but will revert during the subsequent drying phase.Ultimately,the overall displacement increases with the number of dry-wet cycles.The findings provide a theoretical foundation for protection against surface weathering and other damage in earthen heritage in arid regions.展开更多
With the increase of global climate change and extreme weather events,more and more attention has been paid to the protection of China's meteorological cultural heritage.Meteorological cultural heritage is an impo...With the increase of global climate change and extreme weather events,more and more attention has been paid to the protection of China's meteorological cultural heritage.Meteorological cultural heritage is an important part of China's cultural heritage,which is unique and non renewable.It is of great significance to the inheritance of China's excellent traditional culture and the construction of a meteorological power.Because it is more special than water conservancy cultural heritage in China's historical development,it is not only a national context,but also mixed with foreign activities.This paper focuses on the protection and research of China's meteorological cultural heritage.Based on the current situation of the protection and utilization of China's meteorological cultural heritage,it analyzes the problems and shortcomings in the current protection work.In response to these problems,some targeted protection measures are proposed,including strengthening the construction of laws and regulations,improving the level of protection technology,enhancing public participation,and promoting the protection and sustainable development of meteorological cultural heritage.The aim is to provide useful references for the protection of China's meteorological cultural heritage in the future.展开更多
In the terraced fields in Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture,southwest China’s Yunnan Province,the morning mist drifts up from the valleys while the tiered ridges spread like the fingerprints of the earth.
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.
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.
文摘Acupuncture,an ancient Chinese medical practice,has been a living heritage for thousands of years.It has helped countless patients,playing a significant role in the field of medicine long before modern medicine emerged.The origin of acupuncture can be traced back to ancient times when people used stone tools to relieve pain.Over time,this simple method gradually developed into a profound and comprehensive medical system.Its therapeutic principles are in line with traditional Chinese medicine,focusing on holistic treatment,meridian(经脉)adjustment and the balance of bodily functions.
文摘In a world increasingly dominated by data,satellites,and artificial intelligence,it can be tempting to dismiss traditional systems of timekeeping as quaint relics of the past.Yet,the Chinese Twenty-Four Solar Terms(also known as 24 Jieqi in Chinese)and the Javanese Pranata Mangsa-two ancient calendrical frameworks born from agrarian civilizations-continue to offer valuable insights into humanity’s relationship with nature.Far from being obsolete,these systems are increasingly recognized as cultural treasures embodying centuries of observation,adaptation,and agricultural wisdom.
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 National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.42050201)National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2020YFC1522200)。
文摘Dry-wet cycle is a key factor in surface weathering of earthen heritage,which remains insufficiently explained.It involves the interaction of humidity,stress,and damage.Using the RFPA(realistic failure process analysis)numerical method,this study reproduced the processes of humidity diffusion,deformation,stress,and damage evolution under dry-wet cycles in the soil site of Suoyang City,China.The numerical results indicate that the drying phase following rainfall has the most significant deteriorative impact on the earthen heritage.The evaporation of surface moisture during this phase causes volume shrinkage,which in turn generates tensile stress and leads to the formation of numerous desiccation cracks.Desiccation cracks provide channels for moisture diffusion,which further exacerbates generation of the cracks,leading to a mutual promotion between the two phenomena.Furthermore,during the wetting phase,the model elements undergo hygroscopic expansion,resulting in a slight increase in strain and displacement.Previously formed cracks may exhibit temporary narrowing or closure,but will revert during the subsequent drying phase.Ultimately,the overall displacement increases with the number of dry-wet cycles.The findings provide a theoretical foundation for protection against surface weathering and other damage in earthen heritage in arid regions.
文摘With the increase of global climate change and extreme weather events,more and more attention has been paid to the protection of China's meteorological cultural heritage.Meteorological cultural heritage is an important part of China's cultural heritage,which is unique and non renewable.It is of great significance to the inheritance of China's excellent traditional culture and the construction of a meteorological power.Because it is more special than water conservancy cultural heritage in China's historical development,it is not only a national context,but also mixed with foreign activities.This paper focuses on the protection and research of China's meteorological cultural heritage.Based on the current situation of the protection and utilization of China's meteorological cultural heritage,it analyzes the problems and shortcomings in the current protection work.In response to these problems,some targeted protection measures are proposed,including strengthening the construction of laws and regulations,improving the level of protection technology,enhancing public participation,and promoting the protection and sustainable development of meteorological cultural heritage.The aim is to provide useful references for the protection of China's meteorological cultural heritage in the future.
文摘In the terraced fields in Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture,southwest China’s Yunnan Province,the morning mist drifts up from the valleys while the tiered ridges spread like the fingerprints of the earth.
