Hey there! Did you know that in Hangzhou, a city in the Chinese mainland, there’s a village that’s doing something really awesome? Baizhang Town is taking old farmhouses and turning them into mini museums! How cool is that?
Instead of letting these spaces go unused, they thought, “Why not make them into places where art and culture can live?” So, they’ve transformed these old buildings into spaces where people can hold art exhibitions, creative workshops, and fun events.
But wait, it gets better! The villagers are becoming “rural museum partners.” That means they’re teaming up to run these museums and getting support through subsidies (that’s like financial help) and other ways. This helps them earn more money! 💰
By hosting exhibitions and cultural activities, the villagers are not only making their town more lively but also boosting their incomes. Imagine going to a museum that’s run by local people who are super passionate about their community!
The town’s leaders are also planning to work with big museums like the Liangzhu Museum. Together, they want to find new ways to help the local economy grow using museum resources.
This is a great example of how creativity and teamwork can make a difference. Maybe next time you visit Hangzhou, you can check out these cool rural museums and see all the amazing things happening there!
What do you think about turning old buildings into museums? Would you like to have something like this in your town?
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
