Research on Public Participation in Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection in Ethnic Minority Areas

Abstract

At present, public participation has become an important foundation for cultural heritage conservation, inheritance and sustainable development. The practice of cultural heritage conservation in Italy proves that successful heritage conservation must give full play to the power of the people and rely on extensive public participation. This paper analyzes the necessity of public participation in cultural heritage conservation in minority areas and examines the implications of the Italian model of "public participation" for the conservation of the intangible cultural heritage in minority areas in China. Conclusions: to enhance conservation awareness by leveraging folk power; to introduce social capital and establish incentive mechanisms; to cultivate inheritance talents and improve the art echelon; to create a conservation atmosphere with digital empowerment; and to revitalize the intangible cultural heritage and enhance interactive experiences.