Chao News client reporter Teng Yitao correspondent Sha Shuhui
During the May Day holiday, Hangzhou's West Lake Scenic Area must be on the must-see list for tourists. Popular attractions in the scenic area are crowded?
It is better to find another way and make up for a cultural lesson in the intangible cultural heritage market.
On April 30th, the "Fengya Song Millennium Qianwang Market" kicked off in the scenic spot of Qianwang Temple in Hangzhou West Lake. The event was hosted by the Management Committee of Hangzhou West Lake Scenic Area and undertaken by the Hangzhou West Lake Water Management Office, presenting a unique cultural feast for the general public and tourists.
The scene of the event. Photo courtesy of the organizer
Intangible cultural heritage craftsmanship helps you quickly increase your knowledge
It is reported that this market takes intangible cultural heritage as the main line and brings together many intangible cultural heritage craftsmen.
Here, you can not only learn about the stories behind the West Lake silk umbrella, Chinese dragon kites, and Zhu Bingren bronzes, but also participate in them yourself, incarnate as "intangible cultural heritage craftsmen", and take a special cultural class while enjoying the famous landscapes.
Intangible cultural heritage craftsmen. Photo courtesy of the organizer
The market also joined hands with Hangzhou Lakeside Residence to present an elegant Qian Wang tea party for everyone. Put on the tea table, push the cup to change the lamp, take advantage of the spring has not yet dispersed, meet friends with tea, drink spring into the throat, enjoy the beauty of the smoke and rain in the south of the Yangtze River, and feel the most authentic taste of Hangzhou.
Lion dance, sword dance, Jiangnan silk and bamboo, Xiao Redu, Hangzhou Gong and other intangible cultural heritage opera scenes were staged at the scene, attracting applause. The Hanfu Garden, which is full of national style and elegance, brings visitors a double feast of sight and hearing.
Traditional culture can also be cool and magnified
There is the charm and accumulation of traditional culture, and there are trendy cutting-edge technologies to help. When traditional culture is dressed in emerging technology, it has also become one of the biggest highlights of this Qianwang Market.
Here, you can try to push open up the new world of 3D printing, or feel the wonder of intelligent seal carving, and the starry sky AR project, which will take you to the vast universe in a second and explore the wonderful mysteries.
Visitors experience VR on site. Photo by reporter Teng Yitao
"We put 300,000 words of traditional culture and ancient astronomy content into VR, so that everyone can further understand the wisdom of the ancients through this form that young people are interested in and like to see. The relevant person in charge of the display of the Da Song Xingchen VR project said that through the innovation of science and technology, traditional culture can also be cool.
On the other hand, sugar paintings, shadow puppets, clay sculptures and other fun stalls that carry laughter and laughter in childhood memories will instantly bring people back to that carefree time. Interactive games such as archery and pot throwing are waiting for all game masters to show their skills.
In the Qianwang Market, where there is no age limit, whether it is a big friend or a child, you can harvest your own little beauty.
Focus on immersive, dynamic experiences
What else can you do in this market? There are many answers!
If you are a photo expert, Qianwang Market is definitely a good place to shoot films, and all kinds of photogenic Internet celebrity check-in points are ready. Make an appointment with friends and family, put the beautiful scenery into the camera, and leave the most beautiful souvenir.
The market is a good thing. Photo courtesy of the organizer
At the scene, there are a dazzling array of cultural and creative goods, and all kinds of steaming food and snacks waiting for you. You can also get a limited edition of the "Money King Market Check-in Booklet" every day, participate in stamp gathering activities, and win exquisite gifts.
"This event is not only a communication platform for intangible cultural heritage inheritors, but also allows tourists from all over the country to take advantage of the May Day holiday to learn more about Hangzhou's local intangible cultural heritage items and customs. Qian Jiacheng, head of the cultural heritage section of the Hangzhou West Lake Water Management Office, said that the event is not only a static display, but also a strong participation of tourists. "For example, projects such as the oil-paper umbrella in West Lake can allow tourists to immerse themselves in a dynamic experience. ”
It is reported that the market will last until May 10, so remember to bring your camera and be in a good mood to go to a lively market party.
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