Treasured seasons
He says schoolbooks about solar terms will be compiled and relevant oral and paper documents and artifacts will be collected and cataloged in digital files, as well as being shown in exhibitions.
He adds that the museum runs a website dedicated to the 24 Solar Terms which provides basic information, photos and videos. This will be enhanced by incorporating interactive digital technologies to engage more people, especially children and teenagers.
Bamo Qubumo, an expert on ethnic literature and the conservation of intangible cultural heritage at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, says the vitality of solar terms can only be maintained when they are part of everyday life for young people. Advanced digital technologies are of great help in achieving this.
She says more apps, images and such things as animations and online games are needed to engage young people's interest.
"The 24 Solar Terms boast an extensive sea of knowledge and practices that all Chinese people should explore," she says, "because every one of us is responsible for keeping the traditions alive."
