“文化矿工”的数字长征：用新技术传承非遗

Core Viewpoint - A group of "cultural miners" in Yunnan is utilizing digital tools to systematically collect and preserve intangible cultural heritage, aligning with the goals of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China to promote the creative transformation and innovative development of traditional Chinese culture [1][2][3] Group 1: Project Overview - The project aims to digitally collect national intangible cultural heritage in Yunnan, with a focus on ethnic costumes, having gathered nearly 70,000 high-definition photos and over 2,000 videos, totaling more than 10TB of data within six months [1][2] - The team has traveled across 6 states (cities) and 20 counties, indicating the extensive scope of the project [1][2] - The first phase of the project plans to complete the collection of 50 items over approximately three years, with 127 national intangible cultural heritage items in Yunnan, making complete digitization a challenging task [3] Group 2: Cultural Preservation and Innovation - The urgency of preserving cultural heritage is highlighted by the declining health of key cultural figures, such as the national intangible cultural heritage representative of the Yi ethnic group, emphasizing the need for immediate action [2][3] - The project includes plans for publishing ancient texts and creating a digital repository that allows public access to collected resources, fostering a deeper understanding of cultural heritage [5][6] - Digital technologies are being employed to breathe new life into traditional culture, such as creating interactive digital models and animated short films from collected folklore [4][5] Group 3: Community Engagement and Future Vision - Engaging younger generations is a core challenge, with efforts to attract youth through educational outreach in schools and universities [3][4] - Local governments are increasingly supportive of the digitalization efforts, recognizing the cultural and economic value of preserving intangible heritage [5][6] - The vision includes building a digital cultural museum that allows for open access to resources, while also ensuring cultural safety through managed sharing strategies [5][6][7]