The Current State and Strategic Responses for the Preservation and Development of Tujia Culture in the Era of Digital Intelligence
In the era of digital intelligence,Tujia culture is an important component of tradi-tional Chinese fine culture,embodying the knowl-edge,judgments,and values pursued by the Tujia people throughout their enduring existence in the Wuling Mountain region.The preservation and fur-ther development of Tujia culture are deemed criti-cal not only for the socio-economic dynamics and value orientation of the 8 million Tujia individuals but also for the overall stability and prosperity of the Wuling Mountain area.More importantly,studies suggest the continuity and development of Tujia culture arguably have had a profound impact on the construction of the diversity,national identi-ty,self-confidence,and progress of the entire Chi-nese culture:It is not only related to the construc-tion of socialist culture with Chinese characteris-tics,but also linked to the scientific,comprehen-sive,people-oriented,and unique nature of the cultural heritage that shapes a shared future for hu-manity.In the country's new era of socialism with Chi-nese characteristics,this study considers it impera-tive to carry out research on the excavation,devel-opment,protection,utilization,preservation,and innovative development of Tujia culture.Such ini-tiatives not only respond to material and cultural aspirations of Tujia people but also serve as inte-gral components in enriching and evolving tradi-tional Tujia culture.This can be conceivably pur-sued by leveraging opportunities of the new era such as rural revitalization and a Chinese path of modernization,all in line with the principles and development of the socialist culture with Chinese characteristics.To ensure the inheritance and innovative de-velopment of Tujia culture in the new era,this pa-per posits the need to first purify the dross and es-sence of the culture,address challenges posed by digital intelligence,and overcome the Tujia culture's"going out"and"bringing in"(i.e.Tu-jia culture should inject new elements of new era and new society in the process of inheritance and development).At the same time,opportunities afforded by data and intelligence should be grasped to pursue a unique development model through a deep integration with advanced science and tech-nology such as artificial intelligence and big data.To put it another way,this advocates for a bal-anced focus on both"bringing in and going out",aiming to scientifically refine and expand Tujia cul-ture,integrating it with Chinese culture,socialist culture with Chinese characteristics,and the cul-ture of a global community with a shared future for humankind.The goal of which is a comprehensive development that highlights distinctive,rooted,and engaging cultural attributes.Consequently,this article asserts the necessi-ty of adhering to the Marxist theory of ethnology,while promoting the Tujia regional culture to con-stantly adapt to the development requirements of the new era.By facilitating this reconstruction of Tujia culture and its value guidance,this study firmly believes that such efforts will provide a cer-tain cultural impetus for the rural revitalization and Chinese-style modernization of the Tujia region,simultaneously highlighting the cultural appeal and value-driven influence of self-improvement and moral commitment arguably inherent in Chinese culture,particularly in the context of building a community with a shared future for humanity.
Tujia cultureChinese culturesocialist culture with Chinese characteristicscul-ture of a community with a shared future for hu-manity