As the society continues to develop, readers pay more attention to translators’ jobs, but they are still not acquainted with translators and haven’t realized their importance yet. Translator’s voice first came up by Hermans and Schiavi, including all media that would affect the texts, not only referring...

Based on the cross-cultural perspective, this paper combines the theories of Orientalism and feminism to analyse the construction of the image of “oriental women” in Puccini’s operas, Cio-Cio-San in Puccini’s opera Madama Butterfly, and Liu in Turandot. It is found that Puccini’s use of Asian folk songs...

As the core of medieval Christian liturgical music, Gregorian chant is not only a sacred religious practice but also a key vehicle for the spread of European musical culture. This paper aims to analyze how its religious functions (e.g., ritual unification, doctrinal dissemination, etc.) drove its trans-regional...

Food imagery occupies a significant position in literary works. It not only has a material description but also contains profound cultural symbols and meanings. This study takes the food imagery in the original Spanish version and the English translation of “Don Quixote” as the research object and conducts...

Journey to the West, a classic of Chinese literature, has seen varied translations that risk cultural misinterpretation. This study compares Yu Guofan’s and Jenner’s English translations of female characters (deities, demons, humans) through postcolonial and feminist translation theories. Findings reveal...

At the end of the 19th century, European musical nationalism was on the rise, and composers mostly constructed cultural identities with their own folk materials. The Czech composer Antonín Dvořák, as a representative, has long embodied a strong national cultural identity in his compositions. However,...

This study investigates the therapeutic potential of Mongolian, Dai, and Han ethnic dance forms in China and aims to explore how culturally embedded movement traditions promote mental well-being. Grounded in the theoretical frameworks of kinesiology, psychotherapy, and dance anthropology, the research...

Against the backdrop of the coexistence of globalization and anti-globalization, and with sustainable development goals becoming an international consensus, the forms and mechanisms of cultural exchange are undergoing profound restructuring. 1This study takes three immersive cultural and tourism projects,...

Han Chinese wedding embroidery patterns serve as significant material carriers of the cultural concept of “harmony and union” (he-he). This study, grounded in the theory of artistic semiotics, constructs an analytical framework of “symbol decoding – visual grammar analysis – cultural connotation interpretation”...

The art of dancing horses in the Tang Dynasty was rooted in the context of cross-civilizational exchanges along the Silk Road. Relying on the tribute and trade networks of the Silk Road, fine horse breeds from regions such as Dayuan, Tuyuhun, and Daqin converged in the Central Plains, forming the exotic...

Based on research data, case studies, and personal interviews, this study identifies severe challenges in three specific areas: insufficient support for students from multicultural backgrounds, government policy changes, and social justice issues.

This paper takes the English localization of the Chinese AAA game Black Myth: Wukong as a case and applies Andrew Chesterman’s theory of translation norms to analyze the process across four dimensions: expectancy norms, communication norms, relation norms, and accountability norms. Representative culture-loaded...

As one of the many branches of the Miao ethnic group, the Siyin Miao people are mainly distributed in Qingzhen, Baiyun, Xiuwen and other areas in Guizhou Province. They get their name from the unique “four- seal” pattern on their costumes. The ancestor worship ritual of the Siyin Miao ethnic group centers...

The Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2 has gained significant global attention. Based on the mythological rebel figure, the protagonist embodies defiance and individuality, resonating with contemporary audiences. This study examines 24 international posters of Ne Zha 2 using multimodal discourse analysis...

This paper systematically traces the historical evolution of Japan’s whaling culture, its contemporary motivations, and the international controversies it has sparked. While whaling in Japan dates back to the Jōmon period, modern commercial whaling emerged as an industrial endeavor driven by 20th-century...

In recent years, with the continuous improvement of China’s comprehensive national strength and international status, traditional Chinese culture has gradually gained popularity among foreigners. Traditional Chinese medicine culture is a treasure of Chinese culture, with thousands of years of history...

Demetrias was an exceptionally significant port city within the ancient Antigonid Dynasty of Macedonia and serves as a quintessential exemplar of urban architecture during the Hellenistic era. Previous studies have conducted extensive foundational research on Demetrias, primarily focusing on macroscopic...

This research takes the digital protection and dissemination of intangible cultural heritage as its research object, focusing on the application of augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and social media technologies in optimizing the tourist experience and promoting cultural dissemination. Empirical...

Bronze ware serves as the core materia of ancient Chinese civilization, with the evolution of its casting techniques reflecting the technological wisdom and artistic creativity of the ancestors. Chu-style bronze ware is distinguished by its magnificent forms and intricate decorations, among which the...

This study investigates the language attitudes toward Chinese among expatriates in Guangzhou and examines the factors influencing their attitudes. Based on questionnaire data and statistical analysis, the findings indicate that expatriates generally hold a positive attitude toward Chinese, particularly...

Intangible Cultural Heritage (hereinafter referred to as ICH) is an important component of China’s excellent traditional culture. Its effective development and utilization can help achieve multiple benefits. The emergence and development of film and television technology have changed the ways ICH is...

Within the framework of “digital technology enabling cultural diversity,” this paper takes the GAN-generated portrait Edmond de Belamy as a case study to examine how generative algorithms reshape visual symbols. By constructing a triadic model of Signifier–Signified–Algorithm and comparing multimodal...

Focusing on Chen Dong Village (Nanning, Guangxi), this study uses participant observation and interviews to show how Pinghua Shigong Opera is reshaped—spatially and functionally—under urbanization. Building on Lefebvre’s “production of space,” ritual sites centered on clan and deity give way to display...

The fine traditional military culture of Chinese has a long history and carries the wisdom and strategic thinking of Chinese civilization. This article, by exploring its origin and development, reveals the evolution process of military culture in Chinese history from the Pre-Qin period to the Ming and...

The sustaining of the Confucian philosophy within the Chinese conscience has facilitated the collective growth of the nation. Among the various ideas from the Confucian philosophy, the idea of “desire” has been one of the crucial factors that have proliferated moral order, self-development, and social...

While several video games have previously inspired real-world tourism, the global phenomenon of Black Myth: Wukong in 2024 revealed an unprecedented depth and scope of cultural resonance. Existing research often categorizes such cases under the concept of media-induced tourism. However, this paper argues...

This paper employs an analytical and observational approach, to examine the shifting performance strategies and overseas reception of Chinese folk music across three historical phases. It explores the transition from early symbolic representations emphasizing exotic spectacle, through a phase focused...

Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen narrates the growth of American teenagers, shaping a female character, Juli, characterized by cognitive awakening and independent consciousness; Border Town by Shen Congwen, set in Chadong of West Hunan, portrays Cuicui, a female image coexisting with nature and embodying...

Danzhai batik, as a unique intangible cultural heritage handicraft art of ethnic, has a long history and profound cultural value. However, with the changes in natural and social environments, Danzhai batik is facing many difficulties in its inheritance. Based on the theory of cultural ecology, this paper...

Minnan dance intangible cultural heritage (ICH) is a cultural gene formed in the group practice, performance and creation of the Minnan region. However, in reality, Minnan dance ICH is faced with many problems in inheritance and development. In the information age, the emergence of digital technology...

Premiering at the 7th Wuzhen Theatre Festival, the one-act play Jitu Tonglong (The Chicken and Rabbit Cage), written and performed by Liu Tianqi, was awarded the Best Drama prize in the Young Theatre Artists Competition. Staged with an unadorned and sincere artistic style, the play unfolds a story of...

Since the 1990s, Chinese science fiction has undergone a remarkable revival, evolving from marginal literature to a globally recognised cultural phenomenon. Focusing on Liu Cixin’s works and their media adaptations, this study examines how canonisation—through fan participation, state endorsement, and...

This article focuses on Dongguan’s “manufacturing aesthetics” and conducts an in-depth study. First, the rich connotations of Dongguan’s “manufacturing aesthetics” are analyzed. Its core covers six dimensions: the beauty of design, the beauty of craftsmanship, the beauty of production, the beauty of...

The core value of design lies in coordinating the demands of multiple stakeholders. A review of design history reveals its main thread is a continuous reorganization of the relationships between its core subjects: the designer, the maker, and the user. This paper traces their trajectory from a unified...

Based on a close consideration of performance practice as a lived, embodied process, what follows engages with the shifting impact of Chinese folk music abroad. Look past just the macro policy and delve into the micro-level factors like instrumental technique, stage presentation, and how we interact...

As an important birthplace of Chinese civilization, the Yellow River Basin has a profound cultural accumulation that has given birth to a rich array of intangible cultural heritages. Traditional lanterns, as an important form of intangible cultural heritage, feature diverse shapes and distinct regional...

This study aims to explore the impact mechanism of the international communication of the “China's Intelligent Manufacturing” humanistic spirit (including three dimensions: craftsmanship spirit, collaborative innovation, and human-centeredness) on brand image and behavioral intention, and to verify...

Under China’s national strategy of building a strong maritime country, the Zhoushan Archipelago, as a significant marine tourism destination, urgently needs to enhance the international communication of its cultural and tourism resources. However, the current English translations in Zhoushan’s scenic...

This study investigates how digital aesthetic education fosters teacher-student communities in vocational colleges and enhances teaching effectiveness. Through a 16-week action research project in digital arts courses, we identified three essential conditions for community building: shared decision-making...

Against the backdrop of rapid urban cultural development, revitalizing urban heritage faces multidimensional challenges. This paper explores innovative design strategies for urban visual heritage within the framework of cultural perception theory. It first elucidates the origins of cultural perception...