Nowadays, with the rapid development of productivity and the rapid development of information technology, the cultural industry has entered a boom cycle - culture-related consumption has increased year by year, and the accelerated cultural and entertainment track has profoundly changed the lifestyle of people of all generations. With the deepening of the integration of culture into life, shopping, entertainment and other fields, its added value continues to rise, and the demand for culture also explodes.
In this context, the number and demand for cultural practitioners continue to rise, and a number of outstanding and influential figures in their respective fields have emerged, which has also created many successful practices in the transformation, upgrading and commercialization of the cultural industry. In order to explore these leading figures and the innovative characteristics and operating logic behind them, and set a benchmark for the development of cultural undertakings, Forbes China and Beijing Dragonfly Eye Technology Culture Communication Co., Ltd. jointly launched the "First Forbes China Cultural Figures Series" last year. The results were announced earlier this month.
In order to commend the selected outstanding people, expand cultural industry exchanges, and build an industry event and international display platform for more participants, Forbes China and Beijing Dragonfly Eye Technology Culture Communication Co., Ltd. once again joined hands to successfully hold the Forbes China Culture Festival and the first Forbes China Culture Figures Selection and Award Ceremony at the J W Marriott Marquis Hotel in Shanghai on April 20.
The event mainly consisted of a roundtable forum, an award ceremony and a dinner, which attracted many benchmark figures and well-known scholars in the cultural and related fields, investment institutions and representatives of relevant enterprises. The guests gathered together to talk about the development status of China's cultural undertakings and discuss the future trend of the cultural industry.
Forbes China Cultural Festival and the First Forbes China Cultural Figures Selection and Award Ceremony
Zhang Zhichen, Chairman of Forbes China Group, delivered an opening speech. He pointed out that China's industrial chain and business model are very mature, and there is a solid foundation for the development of cultural industries. At present, the cultural market is entering a period of expansion, and the application and iteration of generative AI have brought great variables to the development of the cultural industry. The inflection point is coming, and we must face the challenges and seize the opportunities.
Zhang Zhichen, Chairman of Forbes China Group
The roundtable session was shared by the representatives of the selected outstanding cultural masters and cultural influencers. The first round table was hosted by Lu Simo, the chief producer and host of "Talking to the World" and the winner of the 2019 Forbes China U30 list. Li Xiaoping, Executive Director of the Four Treasures Association of Chinese Scholars, Executive Director of the Scholar's Elegant Play Committee, and Master of the Four Treasures of Chinese Scholars' Pen-making Art, Bai Zhongchun, Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Wanhe Tianyi, Zhang Peng, Deputy Secretary-General of the Chinese Cultural Information Association, Director of the Children's Art Professional Committee, and Dean of Qianxin Business School, and Li Zirun, founder of the "Artist's Gift" cultural and creative brand and a member of the 2018 Forbes China U30 list, focused on the "Development Prospects of the Cultural Industry".
Panel Discussion: "Development Prospects of Cultural Industries"
Li Xiaoping pointed out that traditional craftsmen should not only know how to produce, but also know how to research, and make additions in academic and other fields; Bai Zhongchun believes that the film and television industry urgently needs talents, especially excellent screenwriters and directors, and relevant enterprises should pay more attention to and cultivate these talents; Zhang Peng said that to do a good job in inheriting culture and cultivating its diversity, we must first increase investment in teachers and practitioners, and need to train more creative and divergent teaching personnel; Li Zirun pointed out that the key to enhancing cultural diversity lies in whether we can tolerate the creative content of subcultural groups and give them some time and space to take root。
The theme of the second roundtable was "Integrity and Innovation of Traditional Culture", which was moderated by Qian Houlin, President of Forbes China Research Institute and General Manager of Business Operations of Forbes China Group. The guests who participated in the discussion included Ye Xiaogang, vice chairman of the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles, chairman of the Chinese Musicians Association, and founding dean of the Conservatory of Music of the University of Hong Kong and Chinese (Shenzhen), Jiang Baolin, doctoral supervisor of the Chinese Academy of Arts and vice president of the Li Keran Painting Institute, Liu Wei, a master of Chinese arts and crafts and an expert enjoying the special allowance of the State Council, and Zhang Gengyuan, director of the Xiling Seal Society, director of the Portrait Printing Research Office of the Xiling Seal Society, and president of the China Portrait Printing Research Association.
Roundtable Forum: "Integrity and Innovation of Traditional Culture"
Ye Xiaogang pointed out that in order to do a good job in the integrity and innovation of music creation, on the one hand, it is necessary to deeply cultivate the national culture and have an in-depth grasp of Western music culture and technology, and on the other hand, it is necessary to have a deep understanding of various categories of art, including Chinese and Western literature, Jiang Baolin believes that to be traditional means to be upright, to do a good job of inheritance, to be modern, to be innovative, to seek innovation and change in all aspects; Liu Wei said that art practitioners must first have solid basic skills, and must continue to accumulate and study throughout their lives, and continue to absorb the nutrients of other art categories in order to go further; Zhang Gengyuan believes that a great artist should be a generalist, because Chinese art categories, including music and literature, are all connected, and the foundation is Chinese philosophical thought, which is the Chinese outlook on life. Worldview.
The starlight lit up the award ceremony of the "Wenhui Banquet". A piano concerto "Yellow River", played by the "Forbes Chinese Cultural Influential Figures Selection" and played by young pianists over the weekend, kicked off the dinner.
"Forbes Chinese Cultural Influencer Selection" inductee, young pianist weekend
Zhang Zhichen, Chairman of Forbes China Group, delivered a welcome speech at the awards dinner, kicking off the awards dinner.
Zhang Zhichen, Chairman of Forbes China Group
Subsequently, Qian Houlin, President of Forbes China Research Institute, shared the six major trends in the development of China's cultural industry and released the list of "The First Forbes China Cultural Figures Series" with the theme of "Ancient Charm and Modern Style: Chinese Culture in Inheritance and Innovation". The selection includes two sub-selections: "The First Forbes China Outstanding Cultural Artist" and "The First Forbes China Cultural Influential Figure".
She mentioned that the inheritance, innovation and prosperity of Chinese culture are inseparable from the persistence of generations of "cultural people". The active participation of young people, the application of digital technology, the new integration of the cultural and tourism industry, and the overseas development of Chinese culture have all brought more opportunities for the development of China's cultural industry.
Qian Houlin, President of Forbes China Research Institute and General Manager of Commercial Operations of Forbes China Group
Hu Haiquan, a famous singer-songwriter, ambassador of rural revitalization and agricultural assistance, and a finalist of the "First Forbes Chinese Cultural Influential Figures Selection", who was unable to come to the scene due to work reasons, brought sincere blessings to the guests through video.
Hu Haiquan, a famous singer-songwriter, ambassador of rural revitalization and agricultural assistance, and a finalist of the "First Forbes Chinese Cultural Influential Figures Selection".
This was followed by a long-awaited and exciting award ceremony. Qian Houlin, President of Forbes China Research Institute and General Manager of Business Operations of Forbes China Group, and Xu Yan, judge of the "First Forbes China Cultural Figures Selection", famous Hong Kong film and television producer, and former CEO of Emperor Entertainment China, jointly presented certificates to the inductees of the "First Forbes China Cultural Influential Figures".
"The First Forbes Chinese Cultural Influential Figures" award ceremony
Hong Kong musician George Lam, who was unable to attend the awards ceremony in person due to work schedules and other reasons, entrusted the organizer to share his acceptance speech: "I am honored to receive this recognition in the music category. In this bewildering world, music seems to be the only outlet for people to connect with emotion and compassion! I only wish we could fill the universe with love through songs. ”
Hong Kong musician George Lam
Lu Chuan, a famous Chinese director, screenwriter and producer, and Lang Lang, an international pianist and United Nations Messenger of Peace, sent blessings to the guests through video.
Lu Chuan, a famous Chinese director, screenwriter and producer
Lang Lang, an international piano master and United Nations Messenger of Peace
Next, Zhang Zhichen, Chairman of Forbes China Group, Ge You, a well-known Chinese actor, and Yang Qifen, Director of the Youth Art Professional Committee of the Chinese Cultural Information Association and Chairman of Beijing Dragonfly Eye Technology and Culture Communication Co., Ltd., took the stage to jointly present certificates to the winners of the "First Forbes China Outstanding Cultural Masters Selection".
The award ceremony of the first Forbes China Outstanding Cultural Masters Selection
In this process, as a special guest of the award ceremony, Ge You delivered a speech to the guests.
Ge You, a well-known Chinese actor
After the two award ceremonies, the dinner gradually reached a climax. The guests at the meeting listened to the songs "Meet Again" and "Tomorrow Will Be Better" brought by the young female singer Chen Bibi.
Young female singer Chen Biscuit
Representatives of the "2023 Forbes Chinese Cultural Figures Selection Youth Culture Promotion Ambassador" brought recitations and catwalk programs, which won praise from the guests.
"2023 Forbes Chinese Cultural Figures Selection Youth Cultural Promotion Ambassador" performance recitation and catwalk
Chinese magic finger elf pianist Tang Juechen brought piano performances "Bell" and "Liuyang River". In the melodious melody of the piano, this industry event where famous artists gathered came to a successful conclusion.
Chinese magic finger elf pianist Tang Juechen
Now is the prosperous period of accelerated transformation and expansion of China's cultural industry, and it is also a critical stage for the layout of the global cultural industry chain to mature, and more and more enterprises and individuals are engaged in it in order to get more opportunities. In the future, Forbes China will continue to pay attention to the development of cultural undertakings, and work with more partners to contribute to the upgrading of China's cultural industry and the expansion of international cultural exchanges.
It is worth noting that as the sponsor of this event, Liu Jian Art Piano School attended the event with Magic Finger Genie Piano, Shaobo Commercial Investment with Moutai Group Moutai 1935, and Ningxia Helan Qingxue Winery with Gabelan Reserve Dry Red Wine and Chardonnay Dry White Wine. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to them. At the same time, special thanks to J W Marriott Marquis Shanghai Luneng for their strong support to this event.
Disclaimer: The selection is a business cooperation content, part/all of the data used for the research comes from partners and third parties, and the relevant views and conclusions are based on the above data research, and do not make any investment guidance and reference.