In May, 2023, the National Museum of China (NMC) launched (it) first original stage play, Joyful Songs In A Flourishing Age,as part of a project seeking to make cultural heritage active again.
Inspired by The Pottery Storyteller Beating A Drum,a piece in the NMC's collection from the Eastern Han Dynasty, play presented a fantasy "dialogue" between the ancient ceramic(陶瓷的) figures and the audience while (integrate) art forms such as drama, musical and opera.
Dialogues time and space are happening in new ways at the NMC. The bronze(青铜) exhibits from the Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties (display) inside the NMC's Ancient China exhibition hall often lead visitors (impress) by ancient Chinese civilization. Collectible cards featuring (image) of the museum's collections have also proven quite popular with visitors.
Since 2018, the NMC (develop) virtual exhibition halls and published short videos on its social media platforms. Therefore, visitors can enjoy exhibitions online, getting a taste of Chinese culture without even leaving their homes. Not only can cultural and creative products bridge gaps, they can also help visitors better relate to (hide) cultural meanings.
