Volume 6
Published on June 2024As the number of short video users continues to grow, China is embracing the "mobile vertical screen era." To satisfy users' demands for a quicker immersive experience, major platforms are adopting a vertical screen format for micro-movies and videos, particularly given the maturity of the fragmented online context, initiatives for aging media adaptation, and the trend towards younger internet users. These factors provide a prime opportunity for the development of vertical screen video formats. Many short video platforms have begun experimenting with vertical documentaries. This paper takes the vertical documentary "Talking to Strangers" as a case study to discuss its strengths and weaknesses in conjunction with the future development of vertical screen documentaries. In today's era of fragmentation, where various types of work are emerging, how to make vertical screen documentaries into refined classics is a question worth considering and discussing deeply.
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Rock and roll is not only a form of music, but also a "attitude and philosophy of life". It is precisely because of this that rock and roll is different from general pop music, and there are various differences between Chinese and Western rock and roll. Rock music has many branches and complex forms. Its main styles include folk rock, art rock, psychedelic rock, Country rock, heavy metal, punk, etc. This article studies the singing forms of Western rock music that integrate classical cultural elements. People who listen to classical music "despise" the "vulgarity" of rock and roll, and people who play rock and roll "dislike" the "affectation" of classical music. These two music styles, which seem to never blend together, always maintain a proud attitude of respecting each other in their respective music culture circles. The extensive use of words with classical cultural elements and cultural imagery in rock music works can allow viewers to develop a sense of closeness and identification with the national essence reflected in the work from an aesthetic psychological perspective, and have a deeper understanding of the ideas expressed in the work.
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This paper delves into the importance of public services and management innovation in museums and their specific implementation strategies. Through a comprehensive analysis of the main challenges currently faced by museums in services and management, the paper cites a range of successful cases both domestically and internationally. It proposes innovative management strategies from five key aspects: technological application, audience participation, enhancement of educational functions, cross-sector cooperation, and sustainable development. The research indicates that adopting modern information technology, enhancing audience interaction, enriching educational content, and implementing cross-disciplinary cooperation can not only significantly improve the quality of museum services but also effectively enhance their management efficiency. This, in turn, better meets the public's cultural needs and promotes the sustainable development of museums.
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Southern Fujian mainly refers to the "Southern Fujian Iron Triangle" region composed of Quanzhou, Xiamen, and Zhangzhou. Since the Southern Song dynasty, this has been the primary economic and cultural hub of the province. The dialects and cultures of these cities are historically interconnected. In this context, many folk crafts have emerged in Southern Fujian's history. This paper focuses on traditional folk crafts of the Southern Fujian area—Dehua Kiln white porcelain and Zhangzhou Kiln beige-glazed pottery—examining from the perspective of local cultural and religious customs. Using documentary research and case study methods, this study explores the impact of local religious culture and customs on the craftsmanship of these two types of pottery, aiming to further promote the exchange of folk crafts between Zhangzhou and Quanzhou.
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Kurt Vonnegut constructed a post-apocalyptic fantasy in Galápagos: after the extinction effects of technology abuse, war and ecological unbalance in the Capitalocene, the old human race cannot reproduce due to the plague, while the new human race comes to an island by “Noah's Ark” and evolves into seal-like animals, returning to nature and living in harmony with other species; it contains a profound criticism of the Anthropocene and a post-human ecological imagination of life forms. Based on the framework of subversion-reconstruction-prospect of life community, this paper explores the construction path of post-human life community. Finally, it is pointed out that the essence of this construction is the nomadic strategy of escape and the fantasy of absolute de-territorialization, but it reveals the vision and value of reconstructing the life community.
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Chinese characters have endured through the ages, containing rich cultural connotations. This paper takes the diachronic changes in the marriage system as its basis and reveals how the ancient marriage system is reflected in Chinese characters through in-depth analysis of the origin and evolution of Chinese characters, providing a new perspective for understanding ancient Chinese society and culture.
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Mediation work is a crucial means of maintaining harmony, stability, and long-term peace in the Corps. It is characterized by “mutual compromise and harmonious resolution.” Guided by Xi Jinping’s Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, and closely aligning with the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and the Party Central Committee’s decisions on promoting Corps reform and development, this report conducts research on the mediation work in the 8th Division of Shihezi City. It outlines the construction and operation of the mediation system consisting of the Division-level People’s Mediation, the Reclamation Area People’s Mediation, and the Regiment Street Town People’s Mediation. Furthermore, it analyzes the current problems and causes in the mediation work of the 8th Division of Shihezi City and proposes improvement measures. The aim is to deepen the understanding of the regularity of the Party’s theoretical innovation, enhance the “Four Consciousnesses,” strengthen the “Four Confidences,” achieve the “Two Upholds,” and promote the construction of the rule of law and social governance innovation in the Corps. This contributes to the comprehensive construction of a socialist modernized country and the comprehensive advancement of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
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The distinctive attire of the Zhuang ethnicity is the most direct expression of its folk culture. The positive development and utilization of ethnic costumes can significantly benefit Zhuang folk tourism. Incorporating elements of ethnic costume culture, such as patterns, colors, fabrics, and decorations, into modern design can enrich the ethnic cultural connotations of contemporary design practices. This research project, taking the Zhuang Fu Rui cultural dolls as a case study, discusses the integration and continuation of minority culture with modern design. By merging Zhuang costume culture with "Fu Rui" culture, the study explores the incorporation of traditional cultural elements into modern design, aiming to preserve and promote Zhuang culture. Additionally, the paper uses case analysis to deeply examine the role of cultural and creative products in the inheritance of Zhuang culture, suggesting that products combining Zhuang culture with Fu Rui culture can effectively facilitate the transmission and spread of traditional culture.
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Debussy’s “Pagodas” fosters an attractive musical dialogue within the rich traditions of Indonesian Gamelan. This exploration surpasses geographical boundaries, as Debussy integrates Gamelan’s distinctive timbres and rhythmic intricacies into a Western piano repertoire. Through the juxtaposition of resonant tones and percussive elements, “Pagodas” becomes intriguing cross-cultural encounter. It invites listeners to navigate an intricate weave of Javanese musical influence within Debussy’s impressionistic language. This musical dialogue progresses organically while Debussy navigates East and West intersections. This creates a sonic tapestry that resonates with the mystique of Gamelan traditions and the haunting expression of Debussy’s artistic vision. “Pagodas” is a testament to the transformative power of cross-cultural musical conversations. In this piece, Debussy’s mastery transcends borders to shape a harmonious synthesis of diverse musical worlds.
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This paper analyzes minority cultures from the perspective of language and literature, exploring the cultural connotations and the inheritance and development within minority languages and literature. By examining the intrinsic connections between language and culture, it reveals the cultural concepts and ways of thinking embedded in minority languages. Through the interpretation of minority literary works, it demonstrates their role as cultural carriers and their unique methods of cultural expression. Furthermore, it discusses the importance and strategies of minority language literature in cultural inheritance and development.
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