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Crisis and breakthrough: Exploring the path to revitalize the Zhuang Ethnic’s Molan culture from the perspective of communication
Yuyin Lin
Ratanachote Thienmongkol
Aolin Xiang
Journal of Infrastructure Policy and Development 2024, 8(16); https://doi.org/10.24294/jipd9863
Submitted:24 Oct 2024
Accepted:21 Nov 2024
Published:31 Dec 2024
Abstract

Molan, an intangible cultural heritage of the Zhuang nationality in China, faces a crisis due to traditional communication and inheritance models. In the digital era, leveraging advanced digital technology is crucial for revitalizing this ancient heritage. From a communication theory perspective, this paper uses field investigation and applies the classic 5W communication model by Lasswell to deeply analyze the crisis facing Molan culture. Integrating the media evolution theory of Levinson, it explores the benefits and methodologies of digital dissemination for ancient intangible cultural heritage and proposes a digital communication model. The paper emphasizes adopting the PGC (Professional Generated Content) + UGC (User Generated Content) production model and strictly adhering to the “Content is King” principle. It advocates for models such as “Social Media + Molan,” “Short Video + Molan,” and “Algorithm + Molan” to enhance communication effectiveness. These viewpoints aim to revitalize and preserve Molan culture in the digital age.

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