[CCM Cultural Industry Field Trip] A Cultural and Historical Trip in Zhongshan
On 12th October, 2024, students majoring in “Public Arts and Museum Design Management in the urban Environment" and "Exhibition Design: Creative Interpretation and Management", are under the leadership of Assistant Dean of the School of Culture and Creativity (SCC), Associate Professor of Culture Creative and Management (CCM) Dr. Geuntae PARK as well as Instructor Ms. Ivy LUO and Assistant Instructor Ms. XIAO Yao, embarked on a cultural and historical field trip to Zhongshan.
The first stop of this Zhongshan inspection tour was the famous Sunwen West Road Cultural Tourism Pedestrian Street. This street is not only well-known for its bustling commercial atmosphere, but also a cultural landmark with a long local history in Zhongshan. The Xiangshan Commercial and Cultural Museum, arcade buildings, Xishan Temple, and modern shops along the pedestrian street form a unique landscape, allowing students to immerse themselves in the fusion of ancient and modern while wandering.
Subsequently, students walked to the Zhongshan Museum. The abundant collection and interesting Zhongshan Radio Museum inside museum gave access to students to have a deep understanding of the history of Zhongshan. In addition, the interactive forms and creative reward mechanisms in the exhibition enriched students' visiting experience, motivating them to further appreciate the charm of exhibition design and the comprehensive public service system of Zhongshan Museum.
This wonderful journey ended at Zhongshan Holiday Plaza. Holiday Plaza has a variety of commercial shops and creative public art facilities, creating a unique cultural consumption venue by cleverly balancing commerce and culture. Students explored different shops and art and cultural spaces in the commercial district, adding a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere to their journey.
On-site field trip not only broadened students' knowledge of museum management and exhibition design, but also let us to deeply appreciate the various cultural heritage in Zhongshan.
Text: Xiaofei GUO
Photos: Ivy LUO
