Siheyuan: Silly Pillar is Kind
Chapter 255
# Rebirth of Siheyuan: Brilliant Life (Continued 3) The successful holding of the International Siheyuan Cultural Seminar has injected new vitality into the development of Siheyuan. Based on the various suggestions and opinions put forward at the seminar, He Luo and Lin Yue began to work on a new plan, hoping to take more solid steps on the road of international cultural integration. They first considered cooperating Siheyuan culture with international educational institutions to develop a series of online cultural courses for overseas students. He Luo discussed cooperation with the head of an international online education platform. He Luo said: "Siheyuan culture is rich in connotation. We hope that through online courses, overseas students can systematically learn Siheyuan culture, including architecture, folk customs, art and other aspects. These courses can adopt animations, video explanations, interactive games and other forms to enhance the fun and appeal." The person in charge of the platform agreed: "This is a very promising project. We can design courses of different difficulty levels according to students of different age groups and cultural backgrounds. For example, for elementary school students, we can start with simple and interesting Siheyuan stories and architectural jigsaw games; for college students, we can explain in depth the philosophical thoughts and social and historical significance behind Siheyuan culture." During the course development process, the team members responsible for teaching content design had heated discussions. One member said: "In the course design of the architecture part, we can use D modeling technology to allow students to virtually visit the courtyard house and observe the building structure from different angles. We can also set up some question-and-answer sessions, such as asking them to find out how the drainage system in the courtyard house is designed." Another member added: "For the folk culture part, we can invite old residents of the courtyard house to record some videos of traditional festival celebrations they have personally experienced, such as Spring Festival greetings and Mid-Autumn Festival moon-watching, and then let students compare them with the festival customs in their own countries to deepen their understanding." However, some problems were encountered during the video recording process. The old residents were a little nervous in front of the camera and their explanations were not smooth enough. He Luo comforted an old resident: "Uncle, don't be nervous. Just tell us your memories and feelings about these traditional customs as you usually do. This is very important for children to understand the culture of Siheyuan." The old man smiled and nodded: "Okay, I will try to relax, but I can't tell the culture of our Siheyuan badly." At the same time, in terms of course animation production, the animation designer said to Lin Yue: "Sister Lin, when designing animation characters, we must take into account international aesthetics. For example, when showing the Siheyuan children's game scenes, the characters' costumes and appearance must reflect Chinese traditional characteristics, but they must not make foreign students feel too strange and difficult to accept." Lin Yue suggested: "You can refer to some internationally popular animation styles and make appropriate integration. In terms of the use of colors, they should be bright and lively to attract students' attention." After several months of hard work, the online course was finally launched. During the course promotion stage, they contacted some international schools and educational institutions. He Luo introduced the course to the principal of an international school: "Principal, our Siheyuan culture online course can enrich the multicultural learning content of your students. The course has rich interactive links and vivid teaching methods, which can enable students to learn Chinese traditional culture in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere." The principal was very interested: "It sounds good. We will recommend this course to students and parents, hoping to promote cultural exchange and understanding." After the launch of the course, it was welcomed by overseas students. In the discussion area of the course, students actively left messages. An American elementary school student said: "The architecture of the Siheyuan is so magical, and those small games are also very fun. I also want to know more about the lives of people in the Siheyuan." A French college student left a message: "This course gave me a new understanding of Chinese traditional culture. The family concept and etiquette culture in the Siheyuan culture are very different from our Western culture, and it is worth studying." With the promotion of the course, He Luo and Lin Yue have new ideas. They plan to hold an international Siheyuan cultural creativity online competition to encourage overseas students to use their creativity to design, write, paint and other creations around the Siheyuan culture. Lin Yue said at the team meeting: "This online competition can further stimulate the interest and creativity of overseas students in Siheyuan culture. We can set up different awards, such as the best design award can get the opportunity to visit and study in Siheyuan." Xiao Wang said excitedly: "This is a good idea! We can display excellent works on the official website of the competition, so that more people can see the Siheyuan culture from the eyes of overseas students." In the process of preparing for the online competition, they carefully designed the competition rules and evaluation criteria. He Luo said to the judging team: "We must ensure the fairness and professionalism of the evaluation. The evaluation of the works should be considered from multiple dimensions such as creativity, understanding of Siheyuan culture and expression methods." With the launch of the International Siheyuan Cultural Creativity Online Competition, students from all over the world have signed up to participate. Siheyuan culture has set off a new wave in the field of international education, opened a new chapter for the international cultural dissemination of Siheyuan, and allowed Siheyuan to continue to shine on the stage of global cultural exchange.
# Rebirth of Siheyuan: Brilliant Life (Continued 45) The news of the International Siheyuan Cultural Creativity Online Competition has spread like a spring breeze to campuses around the world. The students who signed up were enthusiastic and devoted themselves to creation. While preparing for the competition, He Luo and Lin Yue were also busy building a professional and fair review platform for the competition. He Luo communicated with the technical team: "This review platform must be safe and stable, after all, it involves a large number of entries and review information. At the same time, we must design an interface that is convenient for judges to operate, so that they can browse and evaluate the works efficiently." The head of the technical team responded: "We will use the latest encryption technology and server architecture to ensure information security. We will also design the judges' interface to be simple and clear, with functions such as work classification and screening, scoring, and comment input." In terms of inviting judges, they contacted more experts in the international cultural field. Lin Yue talked to an internationally renowned art educator: "Teacher, we hope you can serve as a judge for this online competition. You have a huge influence in the field of art education. Your professional vision can help us select the best works and provide valuable guidance to students." The art educator readily agreed: "Siheyuan culture is very charming. I am looking forward to seeing the younger generation's understanding and creative expression of it. I will conscientiously perform my duties as a judge." As the deadline for the competition approached, a large number of entries poured into the review platform. The judges began their intense review work. A design judge looked at a modern architectural design inspired by the Siheyuan and exclaimed: "This design is very creative! The author combines the spatial layout of the Siheyuan with modern environmental protection concepts to create a new type of living space that not only retains the cultural charm of the Siheyuan, but also meets the needs of modern life." Another literature judge commented on a novel about a cross-cultural friendship in the Siheyuan: "This novel is delicately written. Through the story of two children from different cultural backgrounds meeting and knowing each other in the Siheyuan, it cleverly shows the inclusiveness and appeal of the Siheyuan culture." However, some controversy also occurred during the review process. Among the paintings, there are several works with unique styles but more obscure use of Siheyuan elements. The judges have different opinions. One judge said: "Although this painting has strong artistic expression, I think it does not reflect the Siheyuan culture clearly enough and does not meet the requirements of the competition theme." Another judge retorted: "I think this painting expresses the Siheyuan culture in an abstract way. For example, the use of colors and the atmosphere of the picture can remind people of the tranquility and harmony of the Siheyuan. It should be given a certain score." After intense discussion, the judges finally reached a consensus and formulated more detailed scoring criteria to deal with such situations. While judging, He Luo and Lin Yue are also preparing for the award ceremony of the competition. They plan to hold a grand award ceremony online and invite award-winning students, judges, media, etc. to participate. Lin Yue said to the staff responsible for the ceremony planning: "The award ceremony should be designed with characteristics and highlight the cultural elements of the Siheyuan. The beautiful scenery of the Siheyuan can be displayed in the virtual background, and the host's clothing can also have some traditional charm." The staff asked: "What about the announcement of the winners? How can we make this link more ceremonial?" After thinking for a moment, Lin Yue said: "We can make a beautiful animation to show the works of the winning students and their names together, accompanied by festive music to create a warm atmosphere." On the day of the award ceremony, the online atmosphere was extraordinary. The winning students from different countries were excited. The Italian student who won the Best Design Award said in his acceptance speech: "I am very happy to win this award. Siheyuan culture has given me endless inspiration. I hope that my design can let more people see the possibility of combining tradition and modernity. I also look forward to visiting the Siheyuan in person one day." The Australian student who won the Best Literary Work Award said excitedly: "I found the beauty of communication between different cultures in Siheyuan culture. This story is an expression of my love and understanding of Siheyuan. Thank you for giving me this opportunity in this competition." The successful holding of this international Siheyuan cultural and creative online competition has attracted widespread attention internationally. Many international media reported on it, further enhancing the global popularity and influence of Siheyuan culture. An international media reporter wrote in the report: "This competition is a cultural feast. It allows young people from all over the world to show the charm of Siheyuan culture through their own creativity, and also builds a new bridge for global cultural exchanges." Seeing such a good result in the competition, He Luo and Lin Yue are very pleased. They began to think about how to continue this enthusiasm and carry out more similar international cultural activities, so that the Siheyuan culture can continue to shine on the international stage and become a shining pearl in the global cultural treasure house.
# Rebirth of Siheyuan: Brilliant Life (Continued 46) The successful conclusion of the International Siheyuan Cultural Creativity Online Competition has set off a strong wave of enthusiasm for Siheyuan culture internationally. While enjoying the joy of success, He Luo and Lin Yue quickly invested in new plans. They hope to take advantage of this favorable wind to further expand the international influence of Siheyuan culture and let Siheyuan culture take deeper roots in global cultural exchanges. He Luo and Lin Yue gathered team members and started a new discussion in the Siheyuan meeting room. He Luo spoke first: "This competition has allowed us to see the international enthusiasm for Siheyuan culture. We can use this as a basis to launch the International Siheyuan Cultural Exchange Year. Throughout the year, we will hold a series of online and offline cultural activities, such as the International Siheyuan Cultural Theme Month, the International Youth Siheyuan Cultural Practice Camp, etc. " Lin Yue went on to say: "This is a great idea! The International Siheyuan Cultural Theme Month can set a different theme every month, such as 'Siheyuan Architecture Beauty Month', 'Siheyuan Folk Customs Month', 'Siheyuan Art Charm Month', etc., and carry out a variety of online lectures, exhibitions, and interactive games around these themes, while organizing offline visits and experience activities." Team member Xiao Wang suggested: "The International Youth Siheyuan Cultural Practice Camp can invite young people from various countries to come to the Siheyuan for a period of cultural practice. They can participate in the renovation of the Siheyuan, learn traditional handicrafts, live with local residents, and deeply experience the Siheyuan culture." Everyone nodded, and began to prepare for the International Siheyuan Cultural Exchange Year. In the process of preparing for the "Siheyuan Architecture Beauty Month", they contacted internationally renowned architectural masters and invited them to hold online lectures. He Luo communicated with a German architectural master: "Master, we hope that you can bring us a lecture on the comparison between Siheyuan architectural aesthetics and Western architecture in the 'Siheyuan Architecture Beauty Month'. I believe that your insights will benefit the audience a lot." The German architectural master readily agreed: "Siheyuan architecture is a research field that I have always been interested in. Its spatial layout and architectural details have a unique charm. I am very willing to share my research results." At the same time, offline Siheyuan architectural tours are also being carefully prepared. The staff trained the tour guides: "When leading tourists on a tour, you should explain in detail the various parts of the Siheyuan architecture, such as the roof form of the Siheyuan, the different applications and aesthetic effects of the gable roof and the gable roof in the Siheyuan, as well as the selection and processing technology of building materials." A tour guide asked: "How can we make ordinary tourists better understand some professional architectural terms?" The staff replied: "You can use some metaphors and practical examples. For example, the brackets of the Siheyuan are likened to the 'joints' of the building. It plays a supporting and decorative role, just like the joints of a person support the body." When preparing for the International Youth Siheyuan Cultural Practice Camp, they faced some challenges. The first is the language problem. It is necessary to recruit staff who are proficient in multiple languages to ensure smooth communication. Lin Yue said to the person in charge of recruitment: "We need to find some staff with international communication experience and strong language skills. It is best to master common languages such as English, French, and Spanish, so that we can better communicate with young people from various countries and guide them in practice." The second is the course arrangement and safety guarantee of the practice camp. He Luo discussed with the person in charge of security: "These young people come from different countries, and safety is of paramount importance. There may be some dangerous factors at the renovation site of the Siheyuan, so we must take protective measures and formulate detailed safety rules. In terms of course arrangement, we must ensure that it is interesting and culturally meaningful so that they can really gain something." The person in charge of security responded: "We will set up obvious warning signs at the renovation site, equip professional safety equipment, and provide safety training for young people. In terms of courses, we will work with craftsmen and folk experts to develop a reasonable course schedule." With the launch of the International Siheyuan Cultural Exchange Year, people from all over the world actively participated. In the online lecture of the "Month of the Beauty of Siheyuan Architecture", the wonderful explanation of the German architectural master attracted a large number of listeners. An American audience member asked during the question-and-answer session: "Master, what is the essential difference between the symmetrical aesthetics of Siheyuan architecture and the symmetry of Western classical architecture?" The German architectural master replied: "The symmetry of Siheyuan architecture more reflects the concepts of balance and harmony in traditional Chinese culture. It is closely related to family culture, Feng Shui concepts, etc., while the symmetry of Western classical architecture has its own historical and cultural background and functional requirements..." After the opening of the International Youth Siheyuan Cultural Practice Camp, young people from various countries were enthusiastic. In the process of learning traditional handicraft paper-cutting, a French youth said to the paper-cutting master: "Master, this paper-cutting is too difficult. I always can't cut it well." The paper-cutting master smiled and said: "Don't worry, paper-cutting requires patience. You see, you have to turn slowly here, just like you are painting a beautiful picture." At the Siheyuan renovation site, a British youth said to the staff: "I have never participated in such work. This makes me have a more intuitive feeling of the architectural structure of the Siheyuan. It is very meaningful." The International Siheyuan Cultural Exchange Year activities continue to advance in a warm atmosphere. Siheyuan culture is like a shining star, emitting a brighter light in the sky of international culture, attracting more and more people to approach it, understand it, and love it. Looking at all this, He Luo and Lin Yue are well aware of the great mission of the inheritance and development of Siheyuan culture, and are more determined to move forward.
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