Exploring new pathways for folk art to empower rural revitalization

In the concluding session, Professor Lu Shaoyang from Peking University's School of Journalism & Communication delivered an academic summary, reflecting on the highlights of the storytellers, summarizing best practices for future reference.

The gathering ended with the participants' visit to Tiantai county, a focal point that is rich in folk culture resources and successful in driving rural revitalization. Along the county's rural trails, participants witnessed how local crafts and creative industries have transformed heritage into living assets. In places like Tahou village, Zhexi Old Street, and the Hehe Humanity Culture Park, cultural tourism and artisan workshops have formed a virtuous cycle linking preservation and development.