How should Chinese culture 'go out' ? (2)

Dilemma: Tradition and modernity

Many Chinese and foreign poll have shown that elements of traditional Chinese culture, for example Confucius, Kung Fu and porcelain are regarded as symbols of Chinese culture for quite a long time. How to let the world know more about Chinese culture in modern times has become a dilemma of the current Chinese culture’s going out.

Liu Yuening said: "The understanding and exchange of any form of culture is not done overnight. A long-term mechanism for disseminating Chinese culture is needed, at the same time innovation with a modern perspective is encouraged as well. Chinese culture is a treasure rather than a burden to Chinese people in modern times.”

The TV drama Legend of Zhenhuan’s landing on the U.S. sparked heated debate. "The exploration needs a period of time, during which all kinds of culture products can express freely,” said Ling Jiefang, "No cultural brand is established yet for Chinese culture’s going out. An overall and systematic research is urgently needed."

People-to-people exchange boosts

Innovation is mentioned by almost every NPC deputy and CPPCC member when talking about Chinese culture’s going out.

Liu Yuening has just finished her Chinese Spring Festival Concert held in Switzerland. She said, "The concert was a commercial operation that won positive good response. Tickets were sold to local people who are interested in Chinese music.“ She appeals to set up a fund aiming to support those musicians going out and people-to-people cultural exchanges.

Chen Zhilin believes that with the help of local directors, local scene designers and local service departments, traditional Chinese stories and traditional opera would be better understood by local people. The way of blending the West and East helps improve the effect of Chinese culture’s going out.