Pioneering initiatives in Yunnan Province are leveraging intangible cultural heritage to foster practical skills and create flexible employment,opening a sustainable path to prosperity and rural revitalization for peo...Pioneering initiatives in Yunnan Province are leveraging intangible cultural heritage to foster practical skills and create flexible employment,opening a sustainable path to prosperity and rural revitalization for people with disabilities.ACROSS China,provinces and municipalities have adopted a range of initiatives,based on local conditions to facilitate employment for people with disabilities.In southwest China’s Yunnan Province,home to many ethnic minorities,efforts have focused on integrating employment for disabled people with rural revitalization.展开更多
Recently,the China National Intellectual Property Administration released the"List of Enterprises Approved to Use the Geographical Indication Logo."The"Wujiang Silk"geographical indication logo has...Recently,the China National Intellectual Property Administration released the"List of Enterprises Approved to Use the Geographical Indication Logo."The"Wujiang Silk"geographical indication logo has been renewed and launched.This official approval serves to distinguish and celebrate the quality and cultural heritage of Shengze silk,and the use of this symbol is a testament to that distinction.Three enterprises from Shengze have been approved to use the logo:Saint Joy,Huajia Silk,and Xinmin Silk.展开更多
Rockfall hazards pose significant risks to both cultural heritage and populated areas,necessitating comprehensive assessment methodologies.Despite extensive research on rockfalls,only a small number of studies have di...Rockfall hazards pose significant risks to both cultural heritage and populated areas,necessitating comprehensive assessment methodologies.Despite extensive research on rockfalls,only a small number of studies have directly compared empirical methods with modelling approaches.This study investigated rockfalls in five settlements within the Cappadocia region of Türkiye,employing both empirical methods and advanced three-dimensional(3D)probabilistic modeling.The energy line angle approach was applied to identify rockfall propagation zones,while high-resolution digital surface models derived from unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)imagery facilitated detailed 3D rockfall simulations.Cappadocia’s unique geological setting—comprising alternating layers of ignimbrites and weaker fluviolacustrine deposits—renders it highly susceptible to rockfalls intensified by wetting-drying and freeze-thaw cycles.Results indicate that rockfall propagation characteristics vary markedly between settlements:Göre and Tatlarin exhibit shorter runout distances due to basalt-dominated slopes,whereas Akköy,SoğanlıandŞahinefendi display longer trajectories associated with welded ignimbrites.Empirical cone propagation analyses correspond broadly with field observations,but variations in energy line angles(23°-33°)highlight the necessity for site-specific calibration.Comparative evaluations demonstrate that 3D probabilistic modeling better captures local-scale block dynamics and identifies high-risk areas affected by topographic and structural features such as rockfall ditches.These findings emphasize the importance of integrating empirical and 3D approaches to improve hazard zoning,optimize mitigation structures and guide the protection of Cappadocia’s unique cultural heritage landscape.展开更多
At dawn in Wufu Village,in Dinghu District of Zhaoqing City,Guangdong Province,the newly restored Chaoyangli Cultural Retreat is already welcoming its first visitors.A visitor surnamed Chen,who has travelled from Guan...At dawn in Wufu Village,in Dinghu District of Zhaoqing City,Guangdong Province,the newly restored Chaoyangli Cultural Retreat is already welcoming its first visitors.A visitor surnamed Chen,who has travelled from Guangzhou with his child,stops in front of the Chaxi Academy to admire local intangible cultural heritage crafts.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
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
Hi Kazak Autonomous Prefecture is situated in the northwestern region of Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.Ili not only boasts beautiful natural landscapes,such as colorful oceans of flowers,vast ...Hi Kazak Autonomous Prefecture is situated in the northwestern region of Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.Ili not only boasts beautiful natural landscapes,such as colorful oceans of flowers,vast grasslands,and lofty snow mountains,it is also known for its profound historical and cultural heritage。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
Xi Jinping,general secretary of the Communist Party of China(CPC)Central Committee,stressed that we should adhere to the“two integrations”(namely,integrating the basic tenets of Marxism with China’s specific realit...Xi Jinping,general secretary of the Communist Party of China(CPC)Central Committee,stressed that we should adhere to the“two integrations”(namely,integrating the basic tenets of Marxism with China’s specific realities and fine traditional culture),root ourselves in Chinese soil,carry forward the Chinese cultural heritage,and strengthen the academic foundation.We should accelerate the building of an independent knowledge system for Chinese philosophy and social sciences,and formulate original concepts and develop systems of academic discipline,research and discourse,drawing on China’s rich experience of advancing human rights.In the face of changes of a magnitude not seen in a century,in the historic process of advancing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation on all fronts through Chinese modernization,we should and must strengthen our theoretical self-consciousness and confidence in the path of Chinese modernization.We need to enhance human rights research,develop the human rights theoretical system and paradigm that are based on Chinese realities and express Chinese voice,and an independent Chinese knowledge system for human rights.展开更多
In the context of global digital transformation and the rising prominence of maker education,this study explores the innovative integration of digital modeling technologies with traditional Nixing Pottery craftsmanshi...In the context of global digital transformation and the rising prominence of maker education,this study explores the innovative integration of digital modeling technologies with traditional Nixing Pottery craftsmanship.By constructing a teaching framework under maker education theory,the research investigates how 3D modeling,CAD design,and 3D printing technologies can empower learners to address challenges in cultural heritage preservation and artistic innovation.Through experimental teaching and case analysis,the study verifies that this integrated approach significantly enhances learners’digital literacy,creative thinking,and cultural identity while optimizing Nixing Pottery’s production processes and design possibilities.The findings contribute to theoretical models of technology-enhanced craft education and provide practical pathways for the digital transformation of intangible cultural heritage.展开更多
Chaoshan drawnwork handkerchief design exhibits self-similarity and fractal characteristics due to their grid-based structure,overall symmetry,and the way local motifs reflect the whole pattern.To explore the potentia...Chaoshan drawnwork handkerchief design exhibits self-similarity and fractal characteristics due to their grid-based structure,overall symmetry,and the way local motifs reflect the whole pattern.To explore the potential of fractals in traditional textile design,a fractal-based generative framework was proposed for efficiently creating drawnwork patterns suitable for practical handicraft production.The research was initiated with an analysis of the structural composition of center,skeleton,and filler motifs extracted from a pattern sample library.Based on this hierarchical classification,the box-counting method was employed to calculate their respective fractal dimensions.Building on fractal art theory,generative algorithms,and studies on the application of Ultra Fractal,a Chaoshan drawnwork fractal design model was established.Using this model,51 drawnwork fractal patterns and 153 handkerchief patterns were generated.These patterns were subsequently applied in real-world production to validate the feasibility and value of fractal techniques in textile design.展开更多
60th World Heritage Site Inscribed China’s Xixia Imperial Tombs were o"cially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List on 11 July,during the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee held in Paris,France.W...60th World Heritage Site Inscribed China’s Xixia Imperial Tombs were o"cially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List on 11 July,during the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee held in Paris,France.With this inscription,China’s total number of World Heritage sites has risen to 60,further solidifying its global standing in heritage preservation.展开更多
On January 17,with the theme of“New Year Painting.New Creativity New Expression”,the nation-wide main event of the 2025 “Intangible Cultural Heritage Celebrates the Spring Festival-New Year Painting Entering into F...On January 17,with the theme of“New Year Painting.New Creativity New Expression”,the nation-wide main event of the 2025 “Intangible Cultural Heritage Celebrates the Spring Festival-New Year Painting Entering into Families”kicked off in Handan,Hebei Province,which was jointly organized by the Department of Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism,the Hebei Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism,and the Handan Municipal People’s Government.More than 200 people,including the inheritors of 18 national Intangible Cultural Heritage projects,experts,scholars and designers engaged in the research and innovative design of New Year Painting,and representatives of the enterprises on cultural creation and relevant media,attended the event.展开更多
On January 23,jointly organized by the Department of Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism,the Jiangsu Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism,and the Suzhou Municipal People’s Gove...On January 23,jointly organized by the Department of Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism,the Jiangsu Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism,and the Suzhou Municipal People’s Government,the main event of the 2025“Intangible Cultural Heritage Celebrates the Spring Festival.Celebrating the New Year in the Ancient City”kicked off in Suzhou,Jiangsu Province.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
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
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
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
Africa’s Buildings:Architecture and the Displacement of Cultural Heritage By ITOHAN I.OSAYIMWESE Princeton University Press This book is a groundbreaking history that exposes the systematic looting of Africa’s archi...Africa’s Buildings:Architecture and the Displacement of Cultural Heritage By ITOHAN I.OSAYIMWESE Princeton University Press This book is a groundbreaking history that exposes the systematic looting of Africa’s architectural heritage by Western collectors,museums,and colonial officials.展开更多
文摘Pioneering initiatives in Yunnan Province are leveraging intangible cultural heritage to foster practical skills and create flexible employment,opening a sustainable path to prosperity and rural revitalization for people with disabilities.ACROSS China,provinces and municipalities have adopted a range of initiatives,based on local conditions to facilitate employment for people with disabilities.In southwest China’s Yunnan Province,home to many ethnic minorities,efforts have focused on integrating employment for disabled people with rural revitalization.
文摘Recently,the China National Intellectual Property Administration released the"List of Enterprises Approved to Use the Geographical Indication Logo."The"Wujiang Silk"geographical indication logo has been renewed and launched.This official approval serves to distinguish and celebrate the quality and cultural heritage of Shengze silk,and the use of this symbol is a testament to that distinction.Three enterprises from Shengze have been approved to use the logo:Saint Joy,Huajia Silk,and Xinmin Silk.
基金financially supported by The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye(T??B1TAK)with the project number 121C420。
文摘Rockfall hazards pose significant risks to both cultural heritage and populated areas,necessitating comprehensive assessment methodologies.Despite extensive research on rockfalls,only a small number of studies have directly compared empirical methods with modelling approaches.This study investigated rockfalls in five settlements within the Cappadocia region of Türkiye,employing both empirical methods and advanced three-dimensional(3D)probabilistic modeling.The energy line angle approach was applied to identify rockfall propagation zones,while high-resolution digital surface models derived from unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)imagery facilitated detailed 3D rockfall simulations.Cappadocia’s unique geological setting—comprising alternating layers of ignimbrites and weaker fluviolacustrine deposits—renders it highly susceptible to rockfalls intensified by wetting-drying and freeze-thaw cycles.Results indicate that rockfall propagation characteristics vary markedly between settlements:Göre and Tatlarin exhibit shorter runout distances due to basalt-dominated slopes,whereas Akköy,SoğanlıandŞahinefendi display longer trajectories associated with welded ignimbrites.Empirical cone propagation analyses correspond broadly with field observations,but variations in energy line angles(23°-33°)highlight the necessity for site-specific calibration.Comparative evaluations demonstrate that 3D probabilistic modeling better captures local-scale block dynamics and identifies high-risk areas affected by topographic and structural features such as rockfall ditches.These findings emphasize the importance of integrating empirical and 3D approaches to improve hazard zoning,optimize mitigation structures and guide the protection of Cappadocia’s unique cultural heritage landscape.
文摘At dawn in Wufu Village,in Dinghu District of Zhaoqing City,Guangdong Province,the newly restored Chaoyangli Cultural Retreat is already welcoming its first visitors.A visitor surnamed Chen,who has travelled from Guangzhou with his child,stops in front of the Chaxi Academy to admire local intangible cultural heritage crafts.
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Hi Kazak Autonomous Prefecture is situated in the northwestern region of Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.Ili not only boasts beautiful natural landscapes,such as colorful oceans of flowers,vast grasslands,and lofty snow mountains,it is also known for its profound historical and cultural heritage。
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Xi Jinping,general secretary of the Communist Party of China(CPC)Central Committee,stressed that we should adhere to the“two integrations”(namely,integrating the basic tenets of Marxism with China’s specific realities and fine traditional culture),root ourselves in Chinese soil,carry forward the Chinese cultural heritage,and strengthen the academic foundation.We should accelerate the building of an independent knowledge system for Chinese philosophy and social sciences,and formulate original concepts and develop systems of academic discipline,research and discourse,drawing on China’s rich experience of advancing human rights.In the face of changes of a magnitude not seen in a century,in the historic process of advancing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation on all fronts through Chinese modernization,we should and must strengthen our theoretical self-consciousness and confidence in the path of Chinese modernization.We need to enhance human rights research,develop the human rights theoretical system and paradigm that are based on Chinese realities and express Chinese voice,and an independent Chinese knowledge system for human rights.
文摘In the context of global digital transformation and the rising prominence of maker education,this study explores the innovative integration of digital modeling technologies with traditional Nixing Pottery craftsmanship.By constructing a teaching framework under maker education theory,the research investigates how 3D modeling,CAD design,and 3D printing technologies can empower learners to address challenges in cultural heritage preservation and artistic innovation.Through experimental teaching and case analysis,the study verifies that this integrated approach significantly enhances learners’digital literacy,creative thinking,and cultural identity while optimizing Nixing Pottery’s production processes and design possibilities.The findings contribute to theoretical models of technology-enhanced craft education and provide practical pathways for the digital transformation of intangible cultural heritage.
文摘Chaoshan drawnwork handkerchief design exhibits self-similarity and fractal characteristics due to their grid-based structure,overall symmetry,and the way local motifs reflect the whole pattern.To explore the potential of fractals in traditional textile design,a fractal-based generative framework was proposed for efficiently creating drawnwork patterns suitable for practical handicraft production.The research was initiated with an analysis of the structural composition of center,skeleton,and filler motifs extracted from a pattern sample library.Based on this hierarchical classification,the box-counting method was employed to calculate their respective fractal dimensions.Building on fractal art theory,generative algorithms,and studies on the application of Ultra Fractal,a Chaoshan drawnwork fractal design model was established.Using this model,51 drawnwork fractal patterns and 153 handkerchief patterns were generated.These patterns were subsequently applied in real-world production to validate the feasibility and value of fractal techniques in textile design.
文摘60th World Heritage Site Inscribed China’s Xixia Imperial Tombs were o"cially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List on 11 July,during the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee held in Paris,France.With this inscription,China’s total number of World Heritage sites has risen to 60,further solidifying its global standing in heritage preservation.
文摘On January 17,with the theme of“New Year Painting.New Creativity New Expression”,the nation-wide main event of the 2025 “Intangible Cultural Heritage Celebrates the Spring Festival-New Year Painting Entering into Families”kicked off in Handan,Hebei Province,which was jointly organized by the Department of Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism,the Hebei Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism,and the Handan Municipal People’s Government.More than 200 people,including the inheritors of 18 national Intangible Cultural Heritage projects,experts,scholars and designers engaged in the research and innovative design of New Year Painting,and representatives of the enterprises on cultural creation and relevant media,attended the event.
文摘On January 23,jointly organized by the Department of Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism,the Jiangsu Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism,and the Suzhou Municipal People’s Government,the main event of the 2025“Intangible Cultural Heritage Celebrates the Spring Festival.Celebrating the New Year in the Ancient City”kicked off in Suzhou,Jiangsu Province.
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Africa’s Buildings:Architecture and the Displacement of Cultural Heritage By ITOHAN I.OSAYIMWESE Princeton University Press This book is a groundbreaking history that exposes the systematic looting of Africa’s architectural heritage by Western collectors,museums,and colonial officials.