Hey there, culture enthusiasts! 🎉 Guess what? Beijing is giving its 700-year-old Central Axis a tech-savvy twist! 🚀 At the 2024 Beijing Culture Forum, this iconic stretch grabbed everyone's attention as a shining example of how technology can breathe new life into cultural heritage.
The forum, themed \"Deepening Cultural Exchange to Achieve Common Progress,\" wrapped up on September 21, bringing together over 800 guests from around the globe. 🌍 The Beijing Central Axis, stretching 7.8 km from Yongding Gate to the Bell and Drum Towers, isn't just any street—it’s the heartbeat of the city's rich history and civilization.
But here's the cool part: Beijing is using digital tech to make history come alive! 🖥️ From digital bells that capture the passage of time with light and shadow 💡, to modern takes on traditional opera in Qianmen Street 🎭, the city is turning heritage into an immersive experience.
Chinese tech giant Tencent is on board too! They've created a digital mini-program called \"Digital Central Axis\" where you can explore this historic area with virtual guides. How awesome is that? 🤖 Plus, with the \"Digital Watchman\" project, everyday people can help preserve the area by reporting any signs of wear and tear through their phones. 📱
According to Sun Xinjun, Party secretary of the Dongcheng District, it's all about blending the old with the new to enrich people's lives. And we couldn't agree more! 🙌
International voices like Jad Tabet, president of the Association of Architects and Engineers of Arab Countries, also chimed in, emphasizing the importance of protecting urban heritage in our ever-changing world. 🌆
With tech making waves in cultural preservation, who knows what's next? Maybe more international documentaries, as hoped by Roman Jeannaeu, chairman of the organizing committee of the Sunny Side of the Doc. 🎬 One thing's for sure: Beijing is setting a trend, and we're here for it! 🤩
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Beijing advances central axis protection through digital technology
cgtn.com
