Technology brings intangible cultural heritage to life in Huaihua, C China's Hunan

Photo shows an indoor woven bamboo artwork at an intangible cultural heritage park in Huaihua, central China's Hunan Province. (People's Daily Online/Huang Zhuo)

A new intangible cultural heritage park in Huaihua, central China's Hunan Province, transforms centuries-old traditions into modern experiences.

The innovative facility uses cutting-edge technology to preserve and showcase local intangible cultural heritage. Its digital zone offers 42 interactive programs featuring 3D modeling, motion capture, virtual reality and augmented reality demonstrations of traditional practices.

At the park's heritage workshop, visitors can participate in hands-on activities including indigo dyeing, bamboo weaving and pottery rather than simply observing artisans at work.

The park will be featured during the fifth Hunan Tourism Development Conference, running Sept. 16-18 in Huaihua.

Tourists visit an intangible cultural heritage park in Huaihua, central China's Hunan Province. (People's Daily Online/Huang Zhuo)

Photo shows silver ornaments of the Dong ethnic group at an intangible cultural heritage park in Huaihua, central China's Hunan Province. (People's Daily Online/Huang Zhuo)

Traditional wooden architecture craftsmanship of the Dong ethnic group is featured at an intangible cultural heritage park in Huaihua, central China's Hunan Province. (People's Daily Online/Huang Zhuo)

Dong brocade exhibits are shown at an intangible cultural heritage park in Huaihua, central China's Hunan Province. (People's Daily Online/Huang Zhuo)

Tourists explore an intangible cultural heritage park in Huaihua, central China's Hunan Province. (People's Daily Online/Huang Zhuo)

A tourist visits an intangible cultural heritage park in Huaihua, central China's Hunan Province. (Photo/Xu Jiayi)

Photo shows a corner of an intangible cultural heritage park in Huaihua, central China's Hunan Province. (Photo/Xu Jiayi)

A woven bamboo hat is displayed at an intangible cultural heritage park in Huaihua, central China's Hunan Province. (Photo/Xu Jiayi)