🎉 2025 marks the big 1-0-0 for the Palace Museum in Beijing! Since its public debut in 1925, this former Ming and Qing imperial palace has stood as a living time capsule of China’s 5,000-year civilizational story.
Late September saw the opening of the special exhibition "A Century of Stewardship: From the Forbidden City to the Palace Museum," officially kicking off centennial celebrations. Think of each courtyard as a stage where past meets present, with yellow-tiled roofs and red walls whispering tales of emperors, artisans and innovators.
In the latest episode of THE HYPE, host Julian Waghann teams up with four experts to peel back the layers of the museum’s cultural core. Martijn de Geus from Tsinghua University explores the architectural marvels. Zhang Jianxi, sound recordist for documentaries like "Masters in the Forbidden City," shares how audio brings history to life. Cao Zijin, a contemporary art specialist, highlights the museum’s fresh takes on tradition. And Beijing guide Yao Haijian gives a bilingual tour, showing how local stories resonate globally.
For us—digital natives in South and Southeast Asia—the Palace Museum’s centennial isn’t just history class. It’s a masterclass in blending tradition and tech, from VR reconstructions to interactive displays that feel like Instagram’s coolest filters. 🕶️📲
Whether you’re an art-lover, history buff or simply curious about how 100 years of stewardship can inspire tomorrow’s creativity, the Palace Museum is serving up major inspo. Tune into the newest THE HYPE episode and catch front-row insights on how red bricks and yellow tiles are shaping the future. 🚀
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Live: Palace Museum at 100 – Stewardship, legacy and innovation
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