Abacus intangible cultural heritage protection situation is severe, experts say it will be included in extracurricular activities on campus
Chinanews, Beijing, December 12 (Xinhua) Reporter Ying Ni) The "Symposium on the Protection of China Abacus Selected into UNESCO's Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage" sponsored by China Academy of Art and China Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Center was held in Beijing on the 12th.
Experts pointed out that with the emergence of computers and the popularization of computerization, the rescue and protection of abacus culture is facing a severe situation.
Wang Wenwen, president of China Academy of Art and director of China Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Center, said that the inclusion of abacus in the "Representative List of Human Intangible Cultural Heritage" is an affirmation of the practice of Chinese civilization; it is very necessary to continue an invention like abacus that shows the wisdom of Chinese civilization today.
Although it is impossible for everyone to hold an abacus, the abacus shows a very mysterious mathematical calculation method for China.
It is very meaningful for kindergarten children, junior students, and even some special groups to inspire thinking.
"Promoting the popularization of sex is one of our thinking, so there are many things that can be done to protect abacus."
Ding Xianjue, president of the China Abacus and Mental Arithmetic Association, believes that with the emergence of computers and the popularization of computerization, the use and dissemination of abacus culture have been greatly affected.
The value of abacus has been questioned, the theory and cultural connotation of abacus have been ignored and diluted, and some calculation methods that require practice to master are in danger of being lost.
The rescue and protection of abacus culture is facing a severe situation.
He said that including abacus in the "Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity" will help promote the country and society to pay attention to the inheritance and protection of abacus culture, systematically organize and inherit academic schools from the cultural level, and carry out theoretical research on abacus culture., protect and inherit abacus culture.
Especially at present, the function of abacus has been expanded from the simple computing function in the past to education, systems, health care and other aspects, which will help promote the application of abacus in culture, education, scientific research, health and other aspects, and make it better serve Human society.
He revealed that the World Abacus and Mental Abacus Federation has designated August 8 every year as World Abacus Day.
We will conscientiously organize and carry out publicity activities for Cultural Heritage Day and Abacus Day to encourage all people to participate in the protection of Abacus culture.
Ma Wenhui, director of the Intangible Cultural Heritage Department of the Ministry of Culture, pointed out that China's abacus contains unique ways of thinking, behavioral characteristics and values, and its inclusion in the "Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity" reflects the international community's recognition of its outstanding historical, cultural and scientific values will promote mutual respect and enhance mutual appreciation, thereby sharing "our common heritage," advocating cultural diversity, and witnessing human creativity.
Chi Haibin, special consultant of the China Abacus and Mental Arithmetic Association, cited Japan as an example.
He said that there are also abacus classes in primary schools across the country, and one million children are learning abacus and abacus mental arithmetic.
Malaysia introduced abacus and mental arithmetic education from China.
After seven years of preparatory work, it has been included as a compulsory course for first and second grades since 2005.
Qi Qingfu, a member of the National Expert Committee on the Protection of Intangible Cultural Heritage, believes that for abacus, it is necessary to return to campus, at least starting with extracurricular activities.
Some experts suggest that in terms of protection and inheritance methods, we can first mobilize the enthusiasm of existing abacus societies and abacus museums, allow interested primary school students to actively participate in abacus activities, and organize some prize-winning competitions in the future to attract More abacus enthusiasts participate.
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