Core Insights - The report from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism highlights significant achievements in the protection of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) during the 14th Five-Year Plan period, with 325 new national-level ICH representative projects announced and 44 items listed in UNESCO's ICH inventory, ranking first globally [1][2]. Group 1: Cultural Heritage and Its Value - The essence of ICH lies in its "living" nature, contrasting with static cultural relics, and it reflects the ongoing experience of life [2]. - The rising interest in cultural heritage, including trends like "cultural fever" and "creative cultural products," indicates a growing public engagement with traditional culture in diverse forms [2]. - ICH has expanded its value in contemporary contexts, as seen in the integration of traditional elements into modern media, exemplified by the use of the Dong people's songs in films, which revitalizes ancient cultural narratives [2]. Group 2: Societal Impact and Future Directions - The material wealth of society has awakened a deeper desire for cultural identity, infusing traditional practices with new vitality, as demonstrated by modern interpretations of festivals like the Dragon Boat Festival [3]. - The symbolic gesture of gifting a Luban lock to UN representatives illustrates how ICH embodies Chinese wisdom and has garnered international attention [3]. - The 15th Five-Year Plan emphasizes the systematic protection and unified oversight of cultural heritage, aiming to strengthen the foundations of cultural roots and clarify future directions for ICH [3].
44项世界第一！非遗“活”在当下 更“焕”新前行
Yang Guang Wang·2025-11-27 11:49