By love-89.com On October 20th, the Fifth Chengdu-Chongqing Historical and Cultural Forum was held at the China Three Gorges Museum in Chongqing.
This event brought together experts and scholars from both Chengdu and Chongqing to explore the historical and cultural research of these two cities through a multidisciplinary lens. The goal was to foster an academic community around the history and culture of the Chengdu-Chongqing area and to advance cultural initiatives in the region.
Zhou Yong, Vice President of the Chinese Resistance War History Society and Honorary President of the Chongqing Historical Research Society, highlighted several key features of this year’s forum. He noted that, while solid academic research remains a priority, there is now a heightened emphasis on creatively transforming research outcomes. He also observed a trend towards multidisciplinary approaches to studying the region’s history and culture, which has enriched the findings. Notably, this forum served as a platform for three generations of scholars—established academics paving the way, mid-career researchers taking the lead, and a new wave of young scholars emerging and continuing the journey.
When discussing the preservation, protection, and utilization of historical and cultural resources, He Yimin, President of the Urban History Professional Committee of the Chinese Historical Society and President of the Chengdu Historical Society, stressed the need for collaborative efforts among government, academia, businesses, and the public. He advocated for enhancing research on the historical and cultural resources of the Chengdu-Chongqing area, digging deeper into their historical significance and cultural connotations, while integrating these findings with contemporary culture. He called for the development of relevant laws and regulations to provide legal grounding for protecting and using historical resources, as well as implementing incentives to encourage participation from businesses and individuals in these efforts. He emphasized the importance of scientific urban planning to ensure the responsible use of historical resources amid urban development, particularly to safeguard against destructive construction practices.
As a host of the forum, Mu Fengjing, Party Secretary and Director of the China Three Gorges Museum, described the museum’s mission of collecting, protecting, researching, and exhibiting the historical and cultural heritage of the Three Gorges region and the evidence of human societal changes. He outlined ongoing initiatives such as comprehensive renovations of the museum, the creation of high-quality exhibitions and educational programs, diligent preservation and utilization of cultural artifacts, and the development of a digital museum. Looking ahead, he expressed a desire to collaborate with the attending experts to further explore the historical and contemporary significance of Sichuan-Chongqing cultures characterized by Bazu culture, Three Gorges culture, wartime culture, revolutionary culture, united front culture, and immigrant culture. The aim is to strengthen cooperation between the two regions in academic exchanges, sharing research outcomes, and promoting the development of the Sichuan-Chongqing cultural tourism corridor.
During the forum, experts and scholars engaged in in-depth discussions on topics such as “Heritage and Innovation of Chengdu-Chongqing Historical Culture,” “Development of the Historical Cultural Tourism Industry,” and “Protection and Utilization of Historical Cultural Resources,” providing valuable insights and recommendations for the cultural development of the Chengdu-Chongqing region.