Feel the fusion of 🎮 gaming and ancient art in Suzhou! Honor of Kings, one of China’s top mobile games, teamed up with Su embroidery inheritor Fu Xianghong to design the stunning costume of the new in-game hero, Sun Quan.
The result? A real-life showcase at the Suzhou Silk Museum. Visitors got to admire the intricate patterns and hand-stitched details that bring classical Chinese aesthetics to life through modern design. It’s like your favorite game character jumped off the screen! 🧵✨
Cosplayers rocked the Sun Quan outfit, proving how digital heroes can strut down the museum halls. Their performances turned the display into a living story, showing us that intangible cultural heritage can be super trendy for today’s youth.
Museum Director Qian Zhaoyue said, “We found that through the form of games, more young people are able to pay attention to our history and culture.” By going from online battles to offline exhibits, this project builds a bridge between gaming fans and Suzhou’s local traditions.
This crossover is part of a bigger trend in China’s gaming world: blending creativity with tech to revive heritage and ignite cultural pride. Honor of Kings is proving that games can be more than just fun—they’re a fresh stage for traditional art. 🎨💡
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Honor of Kings boosts appeal of intangible cultural heritage
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