HANGZHOU, China, July 8, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On July 6, China marked the beginning of the lesser heat of the twenty-four solar periods, marking the process of warm weather. For Hangzhou, the capital of east China’s Zhejiang province, the day also heralds a series of activities to mark the fifth “Hangzhou Liangzhu Day” and the fifth anniversary of the Liangzhu archaeological site’s inscription on the list of world heritage.
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Organized through the Management Committee of the Hangzhou Liangzhu Archaeological Administrative District, these activities, including intercultural dialogues and exhibitions, aim to showcase the culture of Liangzhu and make Liangzhu known to the world, turning it into a cultural heritage of global importance.
Within its extensive archaeological site, a giant number of remains, such as river channels, charred rice, jade artifacts and burial sites, have evidence of a complex formula of water management, mature rice production, unified cultural beliefs and classes. differentiated social
These discoveries reveal the civilization and spiritual world of an ancient civilization dating back 5,300 to 4,300 years, and offer a unique testimony to China’s more than five thousand years of civilization.
On 6 July 2019, the inscription of the Liangzhu archaeological site on the World Heritage List was approved at the 43rd consultation of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in Baku, capital of Azerbaijan. It has become the 55th World Heritage site in China and filled the gap in the World Heritage List of Neolithic Urban Archaeological Sites of East Asia.
As a World Heritage site, you are required to submit normal heritage site assessment reports to UNESCO. One facet of those reports is asset tracking.
The control committee of the Hangzhou Liangzhu Archaeological Administrative District, which covers the excavation, protection, studies, and use of cultural relics, has developed a set of virtual programs to identify a governance formula for these priceless ruins.
In the monitoring room of the site monitoring and control center, staff members can simply click the mouse to immediately monitor real-time photographs of other places on the site, enabling effective and immediate monitoring of cultural relics .
Preserving the Liangzhu archaeological site is not just a matter of coverage, but also of bringing it to life.
Through technologies such as 5G, virtual truth and augmented truth, other people can not only witness the scenes of Liangzhu ancestors, but also “travel back in time” to 5,000 years ago and enjoy activities such as hunting. , fishing and sports activities. rituals throughout the ancient inhabitants.
From blind box dolls animated by Liangzhu ancestors to jewelry accessories crafted inspired by discovered jade artifacts, Liangzhu-themed products have gained popularity among tourists. Currently, more than 700 Liangzhu-themed products have been developed, forming a rich Liangzhu product portfolio. cultural commodities.
“The Liangzhu Archaeological Museum has shaped a comprehensive exhibition formula composed of the Liangzhu Museum and three archaeological parks,” according to an official from the Museum’s control committee. Since 2019, it has welcomed more than nine million visitors, demonstrating its importance and popularity among tourists.
In addition to selling Liangzhu culture domestically through cultural tourism, Hangzhou also strives to publicize Liangzhu culture globally and the foreign influence of Chinese civilization through various media.
In the autumn of 2023, Hangzhou hosted the XIX Asian Games. Liangzhu’s cultural elements were deeply incorporated into all facets of the Games, from the design of the torch, mascot and medals to the structure of the venues, the collection and delivery of the flame of the Asian Games, and the opening and final ceremonies. These artistic combinations have led the world into an Eastern romance.
In 2020, the Hangzhou legislature passed a law marking July 6 as “Hangzhou Liangzhu Day. ”
To mark this special day, the Liangzhu archaeological site has entered into a debate with other World Heritage sites such as Stonehenge in London, the Acropolis in Athens and this year with the ancient city of Toledo in Spain. Through these exchanges, they explore inventions and the long term of heritage preservation.
Currently, Hangzhou is approaching the Liangzhu Cultural Corridor, which aims to unite the approximately 5,000-year-old Liangzhu culture, the more than 2,000-year-old canal culture, the more than 1,000-year-old Jing Shan culture, and the virtual culture. culture.
The aim is to turn Liangzhu Archaeological Site Park into a cultural pilgrimage site and cultural tourism destination that embodies rich connotations, cutting-edge achievements and unique charm.
Source: Hangzhou Liangzhu Archaeological Administrative District Management Committee