"Shanghai Aid Tibet" explores new ways, and on that day, Kaze Tibetan Knife encountered game forging | Lazi | Tibetan Knife
On July 30, the digital collection of "Razi Tibetan Knife Forging Skill", a national intangible cultural heritage in Xigaze, Xizang, jointly developed by the Shanghai Liaison Group of Tibetan Aid Cadres and Century Huatong's Shengqu Game and Shuhe Platform, was officially released at the 20th China International Digital Interactive Entertainment Exhibition.
This is the first digital collection in Shigatse, Xizang. It digitally transforms the physical works of traditional crafts in Shigatse, Xizang, which are supported by Shanghai counterparts, and combines them with the scene of the game Legend World. It aims to promote local traditional crafts into modern life by digital means, and help rural revitalization through the contemporary inheritance practice of intangible cultural heritage.
Tibetan Dao is a typical metal forging commodity and handicraft of the Tibetan people, especially the Tibetan Dao produced in Lazi County, Shigatse City, Xizang Autonomous Region, which has a history of more than 1000 years. A Lazi Tibetan knife needs to go through dozens of manual processes such as smelting, mold casting, chiseling and shaping, carving and inlaying, welding and combination, reinforcement, filing and shaping, fine carving, polishing, etc. The blade is repeatedly forged with precision steel, extremely sharp; The handle is mainly made of ox horns or hardwood; The scabbard is often carved with exquisite patterns and inlaid with jewelry, making it exceptionally gorgeous.
The digital collection of Lazi Tibetan knives for this sale was designed and completed by the Shuhe platform. Its prototype was personally created by the fifth generation descendant of Lazi Tibetan knife forging techniques, Duojicang. It has been passed down from the family to the seventh generation, Duojizhandui, and has been around for over 80 years. The blade is handcrafted from refined steel, measuring about 77 centimeters in length. The end of the blade is inlaid with red, yellow, and green gemstones. The handle and scabbard are made of white copper inlaid with brass, and the entire body is carved with auspicious animal patterns such as dragons and tigers, as well as auspicious eight treasure patterns. The craftsmanship is exquisite.
Peng Yihao, Deputy Secretary and Executive Vice Mayor of Shigatse Municipal Party Committee, Leader of the Liaison Group of Tibetan Aid Cadres in Shanghai, and Director of the Xizang Office of the Shanghai Municipal People's Government, said that Shanghai's Tibetan Aid has always been committed to relying on the advantages of cultural and tourism resources, consumer market, digital technology and other advantages of Shanghai to help the cultural and tourism cause and industry of Shigatse develop in a high-quality way. This release of digital collectibles is a new exploration of Shanghai's "Digital Aid to Tibet". "We hope to use these digital products and related gameplay to enable more young people to understand and perceive Shigatse and local traditional culture in their purchasing and gaming experiences. At the same time, we will also explore the modern expression of ancient traditional culture through digital means, so that traditional craftsmanship can generate more contemporary value."
Peng Yihao, Deputy Secretary of the CPC Shigatse Municipal Committee and Executive Vice Mayor, Leader of the Liaison Group for Tibetan Aid Cadres in Shanghai, Director of the Xizang Office of the Shanghai Municipal People's Government, and Ji Min, CFO of Century Huatong, jointly unveiled the products and launched multi platform sales
This digital Tibetan knife will be released in limited quantities simultaneously on platforms such as Shuhe, Aisi Cultural and Creative, and Yizang Metaverse. After purchasing, users can not only collect and watch ordinary digital collectibles, but also obtain exclusive rights in the game "Legend World" under Shengqu Games. The proceeds from the sale of digital collectibles, after deducting corresponding operating costs, will be used to support the protection and inheritance of intangible cultural heritage such as the local "Lazi Tibetan Knife Forging Technique" in Shigatse.
Ji Min, CFO of Century Huatong, stated that Century Huatong and Shengqu Games are continuously strengthening corporate social responsibility and exploring the modern expression of excellent traditional Chinese culture. In 2020, on the occasion of the 17th anniversary of Legendary World, we will link Daoqing Shadow Play, Huizhou Bamboo Carving, Dingxi Paper Cuttings and other intangible cultural heritage to convey the cultural connotation of the game; In 2021, "Legend of Hot Blood" launched the Miao Silver Craft Collection Edition point card; Last year, its Shuhe platform for the first time integrated and innovated Chinese classical literature classics, popular IP mobile games, and digital collectibles in a "trinity" style. In the future, we will continue to leverage our own advantages and play a role in inheriting and promoting excellent Chinese culture.
