China News Service, Dunhuang, Gansu, August 20th (Reporter Feng Zhijun) Not long ago, Hunan girl Zhong Fangrong applied for the archaeology major of Peking University with a high score. Not only did she attract heated discussions, she also became a "group favorite" for books donated by mainland scholars. . Regarding the current situation of China's cultural relics protection, how to balance the "enthusiasm" of social concern and the "coldness" in the field of cultural preservation? At the "Cultural Heritage Protection Management and Inheritance Innovation Seminar" held in Dunhuang, Gansu on the 19th, many scholars said that the cultivation of talents in the field of cultural and expeditions should be guided by interest and nurturing talents.
"When we were admitted to the university, the admission score for the majors of literature, history and philosophy was much higher than that of politics, economics and law, and we had to rush to it. Although the score is now low, there are fewer applicants." Professor Rong Xinjiang Xiangzhong of the History Department of Peking University A reporter from the News Agency said that it is gratified that in recent years, he has gradually "returned" in the postgraduate stage. Most of his students are undergraduate majors, "all of which are pure interests, and they can get in."
Rong Xinjiang analyzed that the current "coldness" in the cultural and cultural industry is related to the one-child policy. Many parents are unwilling to let their children go out and eat and sleep in the open air all the year round; it is also related to the education system. Many parents and children do not understand Dunhuang. The cultural heritage site can settle down. When many children enter the university, they gradually have the "direction and goal to pursue".
"History and archaeology shouldn’t be popular, and it’s not good if it’s overheated." According to Hao Chunwen, a professor at the History College of Capital Normal University, young people are not encouraged to flock to archaeology and other majors "taking advantage of their enthusiasm." The more boring work needs to be done by some people who love it.
Regarding the “coldness” in the cultural preservation field, Zhejiang University professor Zhang Yongquan is optimistic about the future development. He told a reporter from China News Agency that at present, a number of key universities in the Mainland, including Zhejiang University, have launched the "Strong Foundation Program". Among them, there are related majors in the field of culture and museums, such as ancient writing. After several years of talent training, A group of outstanding talents are recruited.
“The guarantee for the sustainable development of cultural relics protection, research, promotion and management is talents, and talents are the core of all work.” Fan Jinshi, honorary dean of the Dunhuang Academy, believes that without the persistence and struggle of generations of Mogao cave people, there will be no There will be today's Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes. Therefore, we must ensure a stable team of talents for protection, research, promotion and management, and encourage the cultivation of top talents. (Finish)