The children gained a lot from this library in Shanghai, including Chinese quintessence, intangible cultural heritage, picture books, AI...Children's Day
On Children’s Day, 120 groups of parent-child families gained a lot from the Minhang District Library. On that day, two art-themed lectures and a DIY session on intangible cultural heritage silk figures were held here, allowing children to appreciate the dual charm of traditional art and cutting-edge AI technology.
In the morning, the Peking Opera art lecture started first. Yu Jianqiang, president of the Minhang Peking Opera Fans Association, gave a vivid and detailed explanation of the origin and development of Peking Opera, as well as singing, performance, costumes and other aspects in a simple and entertaining way. At the same time, with the wonderful Peking Opera performance clips, the children personally experienced the profound heritage of Peking Opera art. They listened attentively, exclaiming and applauding from time to time.
AI technology lectures followed closely. This lecture showed children a future world full of technology. Cai Dandan, a data analyst at the Shanghai Library System, introduced in detail the development history of AI technology, its application fields, and how to create a picture book of your own.
In addition, this event also set up a competition session for AI-generated pictures with the theme of Peking Opera. Children used AI tools to use their imagination and creativity to create exquisite Peking Opera pictures. These works not only showcase the children's artistic talents, but also reflect the innovative application of AI technology in the art field. Later, these works will be evaluated and displayed online.
The children were very excited to DIY the intangible cultural heritage silk figures.
The intangible cultural heritage silk figure DIY session in the afternoon pushed the event to a climax. Under the careful guidance of the staff, the children carefully assembled and pasted the colorful silk fabrics into Mulan's agile figure. The silk figure has a heroic appearance, as if he is ready to gallop on the battlefield at any time. By making intangible cultural heritage silk figures with their own hands, the children not only exercised their hands-on skills, but also deeply felt the charm of traditional culture.
The activities not only brought joy and gains to the children, but also allowed them to feel the charm of culture and the power of technology in the blend of tradition and technology. In the future, the Minhang District Library will continue to hold various reading promotion activities for minors to provide children with more opportunities to learn and experience, allowing them to thrive in the ocean of culture and technology.
