A stuffed toy named "Happy Loong" from Gansu Provincial Museum has recently distinguished (it)from conventional souvenirs and captured the hearts of tourists.
Modeled a Ming Dynasty gold decoration in the shape of a loong, or Chinese dragon, over 1, 000 of these chubby (圆胖的) smiling loong toys were sold in the first week after it hit the market earlier this year.
Besides "Happy Loong", the museum sells stuffed toys (inspire)by the Dunhuang Flying Apsaras and the bronze galloping (飞驰的) horse from the Eastern Han Dynasty, combine rich history with the appetite of Generation-Z.
This innovative approach to museum souvenirs reflects broader trend of making cultural products appealing to young Chinese museum-goers. The Palace Museum's online store, for instance, (offer)playful and humorous souvenirs featuring emperors in Chinese history, receiving positive reviews from young visitors.
The success of these innovative souvenirs lies in the ability (meet)the demands of young people seeking relaxation and individuality. However, designing truly (create) cultural product requires a good knowledge of cultural relics.
Looking ahead, the museum souvenir market in China is expected to continue growing, presenting abundant (opportunity)for designers.