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Peking University was established in 1898. This account is dedicated to #PekingUniversity’s global outreach and communications.
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How should we characterize the cultural ecosystem within which rich intangible cultural heritage (ICH) has been handed down for centuries? 𝙇𝙞𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙙 𝙌𝙞𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙣 (液态黔东南) is a particle‑based digital artwork that encapsulates the landscapes and communities nurturing this distinctive local culture. During field research across Qiandongnan, in southeastern Guizhou Province, the 𝙍𝙚‑𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝘾𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙂𝙡𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 program connected with local heritage bearers of time‑honoured crafts and witnessed the vitality of these traditions thriving within modern‑day life. Bridging art, science, and intangible cultural heritage, Liquid Qiandongan is brought to you by the ICH Laboratory of Peking University. It stands as an intersection of humanities and science, and a platform where tradition engages with innovation. The work makes its debut at the exhibition 𝙈𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝙈𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝙂𝙪𝙖 𝘿𝙞𝙚 (绵绵瓜瓞): 𝙀𝙣𝙙𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙑𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨 — 𝙋𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝘾𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙜𝙚, hosted in Macao, China. Exhibition Dates: September 7‑24, 2026 Venue: Art Museum, Macau University of Science and Technology
Peking University3,762,329 次观看 • 28 天前
A product can catch your eye before you know anything about the culture behind it. In the Business episode of Pathways in Intangible Cultural Heritage, Professor Zhang Ying of Peking University's Guanghua School of Management looks at what makes a product work across cultures—and what needs to be translated along the way.
Peking University511,397 次观看 • 7 天前
What can you uncover in 72 hours travelling across history‑rich Shaanxi? More than ancient imperial relics alone, French exchange student Octavia Basco encounters everything from granite Huashan Mountain peaks and the roaring Yellow River to pre-history palaeontological discoveries. Following her friend Wang Zizhu, a Yenching Academy master's student at PKU, she embarks on a 72‑hour journey across her home province, Shaanxi! Octavia explores the historic landmarks of Xi'an, the famed 13‑dynasty ancient capital, from the Terracotta Warriors at the Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum to the Tang-dynasty Small Wild Goose Pagoda. Furthermore, at Northwest University, she connects with 1969 PKU undergraduate alumnus Academician Shu Degan and learns about his groundbreaking evolutionary research. If you travelled through Shaanxi, which site would you put at the top of your must‑visit list? Drop your thoughts in the comments below👇 Journey To Your Hometown ｜ Shaanxi Moments Shaanxi Plus Visit Shaanxi
Peking University3,699,252 次观看 • 1 个月前
Long before Bézier curves had a name, craftspeople were already making them by hand. Following that thread, computer scientist Chen Baoquan and mathematician Fu Xiang move from repeating structures in traditional window lattices and nested folk tales to embodied AI and interactive media, looking at why certain ideas keep resurfacing in new mathematical and digital forms. Trace it further in the Digital Intelligence episode of Pathways in Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Peking University175,916 次观看 • 8 天前
One thing Humboldt University President Prof. Dr. Julia von Blumenthal wishes she had done as a student? Spend more time abroad. During her visit to PKU for the 40th anniversary of PKU–Humboldt cooperation, she shared what international exchange taught her and what she hopes the next generation of students and researchers will bring to the partnership. PKU Asks ｜ PKU Events Interviewer: Tiffany Yap, Du Muqin Filmed by Zheng Zibo
Peking University333,815 次观看 • 17 天前
When people think of China's metropolises and skyscrapers, Beijing and Shanghai might come to mind first. But what if those soaring towers rose deep within the mountains of southwest China? For her Urban Design Project, Carolin Esser, a German student at Peking University Guanghua School of Management, reached out to her friend Yang Rui (Yuri) from the 2020 cohort of Peking University School of Foreign Languages. A simple call soon turned into a weekend in the 8D magic city, Chongqing.
Peking University3,328,611 次观看 • 5 个月前
『Dear Future Me, I hope you tried more. Met more people. Stayed curious. Did things that truly mattered to you. And most of all, I hope you're still as happy as you are today.』 A few words from our new PKUers to the future selves they're about to become. 🎦: Tiffany Yap, Renée Pang, Katherine Chen
Peking University399,433 次观看 • 25 天前
Would you buy a Chinese supercar? Through the "Harvard Deep Dive in China – Peking Univ." program, fellows from Harvard and MIT explored BYD's headquarters to better understand China's rapid rise in EV technology and manufacturing. 45 patents a day. Highly automated factories. Mass-produced "jumping cars." Shenzhen was only the first stop of their China journey, followed by Guiyang and Beijing. 🎦: Rentsen Temuulen; Zheng Zibo
Peking University2,381,819 次观看 • 4 个月前
What happens when China's intangible cultural heritage meets science, mathematics, light, and contemporary art at PKU? "Re-encounter with Chinese Glories: Creative Initiative for Intangible Cultural Heritage at Peking University" brings together scientists, artists, mathematicians, and heritage inheritors to explore new possibilities for traditional culture in the modern world. From Shanxi paper-cutting and ancient shadow imagery to photolithography, fractals, and interactive installations, this project asks a deeper question: how can traditional wisdom continue to evolve and resonate across generations? - PKU Nexus
Peking University2,028,606 次观看 • 3 个月前
From May 17 to 25, the 2026 "Harvard Deep Dive in China—Peking Univ." program brought students from Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) across Beijing, Shenzhen, and Guizhou for an immersive journey through contemporary China. Across factories, classrooms, laboratories, historic landmarks, and mountain valleys, the journey unfolded into a multidimensional exploration of contemporary China. Through conversation, observation, and shared experiences, participants encountered a country far more diverse, dynamic, and layered than any single narrative could capture. May the dialogue continue.
Peking University1,621,695 次观看 • 3 个月前
Having visited the Xiaomi factory, which has reached 85% automation, students of the 2026 China Deep Dive program from America asked Prof. Zhang Ying during a PKU Masterclass: How does the industry balance automation and a better-off workforce? The answer? Retraining the workers. Would that be enough in the race against automation? "We don't know for sure."
Peking University640,405 次观看 • 1 个月前
Stretching 300 meters long and standing 250 meters high, this horizontal skyscraper gently floats among the mist and clouds, overlooking the entire city of Chongqing. At its base, the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers converge into one. Wanna walk on top of it? How thrilling would that be! Strap in like these two PKU girls and let’s go! ▶Raffles City Chongqing | Hold on! Next Stop Chongqing | China's Wonderland EP.5
Peking University2,021,696 次观看 • 5 个月前
They just arrived at PKU. So… what are they most excited about? The food? 🍜 Clubs? Or maybe… finally being here? And when asked to describe PKU in ONE WORD, the answers say it all. PKU Beginnings | Produced by Aishwarya Sapktota, Nicole Ang, Zhang Yang Interviewees: Catharina, Camilo Leavi Blazquez, AYHEM BOUKER, Zico, Gilmar Idomora Tampubolon, Handara Prathama
Peking University180,983 次观看 • 22 天前
"I wanna see the mask." "The Tree of Life is present in a lot more cultures than I thought." "Just the level of artistry and the level of detail, it's incredible." ... The 2026 China Deep Dive program took the participants from America to the Sanxingdui Museum, which exhibits an ancient civilization that dates back five thousand years. "It's kind of insane. What about these people? Do we know them? Do we not?"
Peking University405,916 次观看 • 1 个月前
Ringing melodies. Flowing sleeves. Instant transformations in the blink of an eye. At PKU Hall, centuries-old stories once again came alive on stage. Jointly hosted by the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles, Peking University, and the China Theatre Association, this unforgettable evening brought together renowned artists and Plum Blossom Award winners from across China. From the mystical battles of The Monkey King and the White Bone Spirit, to the righteous spirit of The Case of Chen Shimei, and the bittersweet romance of The Butterfly Lovers, each performance revealed a different facet of Chinese opera's enduring charm. All in ONE night. PKU Arts ｜🎦: Katherine Chen
Peking University652,886 次观看 • 3 个月前
No trip to Chongqing is complete without tasting its legendary hot pot. This time, PKU alumna Yang Rui (Yuri) brought Carolin, a PKU Guanghua student, to the rooftop of Hongyadong, and dined like a true local! A spicy, bubbling hot pot mirrors the spirit of Chongqing itself: bold, vibrant, and full of life. Against the neon light of this “cyberpunk” city, this is an experience you can't miss. ▶Hot Pot in Hongyadong | Hold on! Next Stop Chongqing | China's Wonderland EP.5
Peking University1,019,447 次观看 • 5 个月前
Back in 1987, how did people in Chongqing cross the swift and mighty Yangtze River? The answer is a cableway that soars above the waves, connecting the two banks. Such a symbol of human ingenuity in the face of challenging terrain reminded Carolin from PKU Guanghua of her hometown, Heidelberg, Germany. There, the historic Heidelberg Bergbahn funicular carries visitors from the city center all the way up to the hilltop castle. Both rides offer a unique window into the soul of their cities. ▶Yangtze River Cableway | Hold on! Next Stop Chongqing | China's Wonderland EP.5
Peking University890,296 次观看 • 5 个月前
A $1.50 haircut may sound like a small detail, but it can reveal a lot about the global economy. Wu Changqi (武常岐), Professor at Peking University's Guanghua School of Management, turns a haircut at PKU into a lesson on purchasing power parity during a PKU Masterclass. Speaking to American university students participating in the 2026 China Deep Dive program, Professor Wu explains why services tend to be cheaper in developing countries and how purchasing power affects the way we compare GDP across economies.
Peking University222,990 次观看 • 1 个月前