“运河绘新生·创意融古今”文创设计大赛落幕

Core Viewpoint - The "Canal Creates New Life: Creative Integration of Ancient and Modern" cultural and creative design competition has concluded its semi-finals, showcasing the integration of culture and creativity along the Grand Canal [1][5]. Group 1: Event Overview - The competition was organized by the Grand Canal Museum Alliance and the Yangzhou China Grand Canal Museum, with support from China State Construction Engineering Corporation [1]. - The semi-finals attracted youth and design teams from across the country, focusing on three themes: "Water Pulse, Cultural Pulse," "Craftsmanship, New Life," and "Flowing, Coexisting" [3]. Group 2: Participation and Works - A total of 362 entries were submitted, with 16 outstanding works selected for the semi-finals after a rigorous screening process [5]. - The entries included various categories such as stationery, trendy toys, daily necessities, and intangible cultural heritage derivatives, reflecting modern interpretations of museum collections and revitalization of traditional crafts [3][5]. Group 3: Judging and Awards - The judging panel consisted of experts from multiple fields, including cultural heritage, design, media, and cultural tourism, evaluating entries based on creativity, artistic value, cultural significance, completeness, practicality, and communicative impact [5]. - Awards included 1 first prize, 2 second prizes, 3 third prizes, 5 excellence awards, and 5 finalist awards [5]. Group 4: Future Prospects - The event aims to attract more creative forces to focus on the ecological beauty and cultural richness of the Grand Canal, promoting the cultural creative industry towards systematic, branded, and international development [6]. - The Yangzhou China Grand Canal Museum plans to break boundaries by utilizing modern media to tell the stories of the canal and will continue to support the cultivation of creative talents and the transformation of their achievements [8].