Peking University, October 22, 2025： The exhibition “A Thousand Streams Reflect a Thousand Moon: Exhibit on a Creative Ecosystem of Intangible Cultural Heritage” officially opened on October 18, and will be running till November 6, at the second-floor gallery of Peking University Hall. The event attracted a diverse audience eager to explore the dynamic convergence of tradition and innovation.  

Organized by the Publicity Department of Peking University (PKU), the exhibition builds on the university’s profound humanistic legacy. It establishes an interdisciplinary platform integrating intangible cultural heritage (ICH) with science. The opening ceremony brought together more than fifty attendees, underscoring PKU’s enduring commitment to cultural preservation and creative renewal.

Hosted by Luo Ling, Deputy Director of News and Media Centre at PKU, the opening ceremony marked the inaugural initiative under the “Re-encounter with Chinese Glories.” Luo emphasized its alignment with President Xi Jinping’s call to preserve and revitalize traditional culture, noting that the initiative seeks to make intangible cultural heritage narrated, activated and visible through interdisciplinary collaboration. 



Jiang Guohua, Vice Chair of Peking University Council, highlighted PKU’s role in fostering creative transformation. “Cultural inheritance is future-oriented creation,” Jiang remarked, adding that the university will expand the “Re-encounter with Chinese Glories” initiative to bring ICH into campuses, daily life, and international exchanges. 



Professor Xiang Yong, Director of the Institute for Cultural Industries and academic lead of the project, detailed how interdisciplinary collaboration can reposition ICH as an intersection connecting culture, society, and economy. He stated that PKU will continue to leverage academic research to navigate the direction and break through challenges with interdisciplinary approaches.



Alumni and creative content directors Ai Xinya and Lin Jingjing echoed that Eastern aesthetics, rooted in local memory and aspiration, can inspire a contemporary Chinese aesthetic language. The ceremony also honored a group of ten distinguished folk artists, who received certificates of honor for their contributions to preserving and revitalizing traditional craftsmanship.






Liu Qiaoyun, a member of the China Folklore Artists Association, pointed out that the local customs and traditions of Jiande City in Zhejiang Province laid the foundation for her early artistic style, and she hopes to convey the spirit of “passion, perseverance and dedication” to painting enthusiasts. 

Standing 4 and a half feet tall, Liu is a shining example of winning with a bad hand dealt by God. Due to hardscrabble conditions, she did not get diagnosed with a congenital brain tumor until it was too late, leaving her with a short stature. However, she did not let her misfortune stunt her artistic ambitions, instead choosing to devote all her energy to depicting the genuine rural life in China. Defying poor living conditions, she managed to produce a host of award-winning paintings, many of which are now displayed in museums in Shanghai, Zhejiang, etc. “I learn and create every day, and that is my whole life,” she told the audience. “I am happy with my life.”



Pan Yu, Vice President of the Jiangsu Provincial Farmers’ Calligraphy and Painting Research Association, stated in an interview with PKU News that his artistic journey began with a childhood love for painting, and his early creative inspiration was deeply rooted in the rural life of his hometown. With a strong desire to pass on this memory of folk art to the next generation, he is committed to making Boli Town a “Town of Farmers’ Art.” Pan Yu also expressed gratitude to PKU for providing a platform for folk artists to learn and communicate, noting that such support is crucial for the inheritance and innovation of rural culture. 



After the ceremony, curators led attendees on a guided tour of the exhibition, offering deeper insight into the creative processes behind each work. Participants expressed confidence that the project will become a driving force in fostering ICH’s living legacy in a modern context.  

The exhibition stands as a meaningful platform for public engagement and interdisciplinary dialogue, reaffirming PKU’s commitment to weaving tradition into the fabric of innovation.

Written by: Cui Anyi, Aneka Rebecca Rajbhandari
Edited by: Chen Shizhuo
Photo by: Cao Mengyao, Guo Mengjiao