Niu Honglin, Yushun, and Brandon Yates discuss the combination of ancient traditions and futuristic technology in celebrating the Chinese New Year. They delve into topics such as digital red envelopes, the balance between online and in-person celebrations, and the significance of village galas. They also explore the rise of online streaming platforms and the importance of preserving local culture.
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Digital celebrations during Chinese New Year serve as marketing campaigns to encourage people to interact with apps and spend money.
Tuan Wan events, village cultural performances livestreamed online, preserve authenticity while promoting local culture and tourism.
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Online Celebrations: Combining Real Life and Virtual Elements
One online celebration mentioned in the podcast is an augmented reality-based mini-game where users can collect virtual characters by scanning physical Chinese characters associated with good luck. This unique and engaging activity allows users to play individually or interact with their friends, becoming a routine for young people during Chinese New Year. Additionally, companies release their own themed digital red envelope covers, where recipients can click and open the envelope digitally, creating opportunities for enterprises to design covers with advertisements and animations. Online celebrations serve as marketing campaigns, encouraging people to interact with apps, shop, and spend money.
Tuan Wan: Village Spring Festival Gala
Tuan Wan refers to cultural performances organized at the village or township level during the Chinese New Year. These galas feature local cultural songs, dances, and intangible cultural heritage performances. Villagers themselves act as directors, performers, organizers, and audience, showcasing their enthusiasm and love for their traditions. While some gala involve large numbers of participants, others may feature just a few individuals initiating the entire performance for the entire village. Tuan Wan events are often livestreamed, gaining millions of views and serving as a platform to promote local culture and tourism, all while preserving authenticity and engaging the online community.
Balancing Tradition and Modernity in Village Celebrations
Village celebrations aim to strike a balance between preserving local flavor and making the culture more accessible to a wider audience. This involves preserving authenticity while promoting growth and development. Supportive government policies and the motivation of local residents play key roles in driving the development of these gala's. By showcasing their culture online, villagers are able to connect with and gain recognition from their local community and the general public. The preservation of local culture through village gala's not only illuminates the cultural richness of rural China but also becomes a beacon guiding communities towards a future where tradition and modernity can dance hand in hand.
With development of technology, it's more clear than ever that we live in a world where ancient traditions waltz with futuristic gadgets. But while pursuing progress, how can we prevent ourselves from losing touch with the poetry of traditions, especially when it comes to celebrating the traditional Chinese New Year? / From the fields to the stage, unveiling the charm of 'Cunwan'(13:04). On the show: Niu Honglin, Yushun & Brandon Yates
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