本文选自Global Times，原文链接见Unforbid the Forbidden City: the rejuvenation of Chinese culture。其中标题，forbid的用法非常灵活，动词unforbid表示不禁止，而the forbidden city表示禁城。
Criss-crossed（十字交叉的） with enchanting alleyways（迷人的小径）, an ancient Chinese city teems with hustle and bustle（热闹纷呈）. Emerald willows（翠柳） ripple（使泛起涟漪） in the vernal breeze（微风轻拂）; bamboo-topped（竹叶盖头） fishing boats ply（往来） the sapphire canals（蓝色运河）. Along the riverbank, the clunk（沉闷的金属声） of bells heralds（象征着，预示着） the arrival of foreign caravans（商队）, under the glowing sunlight, languorous（倦怠D ） ladies guard their magnolia（奶白色的）-white skin with silk veils.
Digital mural of Along the River During the Qingming Festival《清明上河图》.
Though such images evoke（唤起） a sense of breathtaking antiquity（古老韵味）, it’s not time travel, but a combo（三明治，惊鸿一瞥） of ancient art and modern technologies. Displayed on an off-the-scale（超大的） sized screen in China’s Palace Museum, the digital version of “Along the River During the Qingming Festival”, an ancient painting known as “China’s Mona Lisa,” has attracted countless visitors worldwide.
For technical reasons, the priceless piece of art, which includes 814 humans and 60 animals, is seldom exhibited in public. In 2015, when the original painting made its debut（首秀） in the Palace Museum, ebullient（精力充沛的） visitors stood in line for seven hours just for a glimpse of its beauty.
The Palace Museum (Courtesy: The Palace Museum) 故宫博物院出品
“It’s really a pity that I never have the chance to see the original painting, but the exhibition has definitely made up for my regrets. Its vivid pattern of manifestation（揭示，展示） can also help kids understand abstract cultural content,” said Lu Zhiming, a 36-year-old Beijing citizen, who brought his 8-year-old son to see the exhibition.
In addition to the digital mural（壁画）, a 4D movie can also help viewers understand the cultural connotation（内涵） of the painting. Dubbed with（配乐） traditional music, the movie thoroughly demonstrates the daily life of people and the landscape of the capital, Bianjing during the Northern Song Dynasty, with moving characters portraying the scene in a five-minute circle.
This is not the first time that China has innovatively promoted its traditional culture. In 2017, People’s Daily and local governments along the ancient Silk Road jointly published a cultural manifesto, aiming to protect the country’s historical heritage, as well as reinvigorating（复兴） traditional culture.
“As a country that has splendid culture and a long history, China has much to offer to the world. More artworks of high quality are needed to foster the nation’s cultural confidence, while innovative ways should be found to demonstrate the essence of traditional Chinese culture,” said Ai Xin, an art research fellow（研究人员） at Peking University.
As China continues to make economic and social progress, both the government and scholars have been making an effort to breathe new life into traditional culture（为传统文化注入新活力）. During his visit to UNESCO headquarters in 2014, Chinese President Xi Jinping reiterated（重申） that the country will “encourage creative shifts and innovative development of the Chinese civilization in keeping with the progress of the times.”
The Palace Museum appears to be a leading power in cultural innovation. From inking imperial edicts（法令，告示） on T-shirts to creating miniatures（微小模型） of the royal residence, the museum has caused a cultural frenzy（文化热潮） nationwide. According to Beijing Times, the museum designed over 9170 cultural souvenirs as of 2016, earning about one billion RMB in the same year.
The museum has also resorted to（采取） advanced technologies to raise the public’s cultural awareness and identity. Dozens of computer games have been developed to help users learn about Chinese literature, art, customs and cuisine, while viewer-interactive mobile apps have successfully aroused people’s interest to explore the country’s historical myths.
“With the help of advanced technologies and creativity, the aesthetic value of cultural relics can be well-preserved, while viewers can have a better understanding of our national treasure and culture,” Shan Jixiang, director of the Place Museum, told Xinhua.
The Palace Museum (Courtesy: The Palace Museum)
According to Shan, educating the younger generation is crucial for（对...很关键） China’s cultural development. The museum has spent much of its income on developing art courses for students, while over 25,000 free lectures and interactive activities（交互活动） were held in 2017 to help kids understand Chinese culture.
“By invigorating（激活） traditional culture with modern means, more access has been provided for our children to understand great Chinese heritage. We believe that a new generation with great love for Chinese culture is emerging,” said Shan.
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