Scholars from museums, cultural institutions and universities share case studies on the research and exhibition of China's ethnic cultures. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
As this year's International Museum Day fell on Monday, a day when institutions are often closed, many museums and art spaces made an exception and opened their doors to the public. Exhibitions and events are being held throughout the week to encourage people to spend more time at museums, rather than on digital devices.
Academic events have also been organized to gather ideas on how museums can better serve people whose focus has been fragmented by digital content. A symposium for young scholars and curators was recently held at Beijing's Culture Palace of Nationalities, moderated by a council of museums with ethnic content from the Chinese Museums Association. Ten speakers from museums, cultural institutions and universities, on-site and online, held discussions under the theme "Bridge, Symbiosis", providing case studies and ideas about how to "forge a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation".
Diverse research perspectives, practice-oriented content, and a combination of theoretical depth and practical value were also presented.
Scholars from museums, cultural institutions and universities share case studies on the research and exhibition of China's ethnic cultures. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Mai Yingxin from Lanzhou University, Gansu province, talked about a display of bows and arrows used in the Hexi Corridor between the third and sixth centuries, demonstrating the cultural integration in the region at the time. Zhou Ruixia from Yunnan University, in Kunming, talked about the modes of cultural communication for small and medium-sized nationality museums, and Li Qian from the Culture Palace of Nationalities cited an exhibition of cultural relics and ancient texts at her venue to illustrate the community spirit of the Chinese nation. Zhou Zhou from Chengdu Museum, Sichuan province, explored how small and medium-sized museums, at city and county levels, can construct a community narrative system.
Luo Jihua who heads the museum of the Culture Palace of Nationalities, said the symposium continues to thrive as a high-quality platform for young scholars in ethnic cultural heritage and museology to exchange diverse perspectives. It also shows their sense of responsibility and commitment to the research and exhibition of China's diverse cultures.
Exhibitions and workshops at the Culture Palace of Nationalities celebrate China's rich heritage. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Exhibitions and workshops at the Culture Palace of Nationalities celebrate China's rich heritage. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Exhibitions and workshops at the Culture Palace of Nationalities celebrate China's rich heritage. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
