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CGTN: What is China doing to preserve, pass on and share its culture?

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September 27, 2024

BEIJING, Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Fan Zaixuan, an expert in mural restoration, still vividly remembers the moment he first arrived at the Mogao Grottoes in the city of Dunhuang on the night of March 31, 1981.

“I could only hear the sound of the wind chimes from the Nine-story Building, which was very mysterious, and I was so excited that I didn’t sleep for the whole night.”

The Mogao Grottoes is the world’s largest and best-preserved Buddhist cave art site, with 735 caves spanning a cliff face 1,700 meters long, containing over 45,000 square meters of murals and more than 2,000 polychrome sculptures.

Fan, who is now in his 60s, has been working to restore the murals in the Mogao Grottoes for more than 40 years. “So far, I have restored an area that’s probably the size of a large cave in the Mogao Grottoes,” he told CGTN.

Fan knows better than anyone that restoring ancient artwork requires continuous and meticulous work from generation to generation. He developed his skills with the help of older preservers, such as Li Yunhe, who is in his 10th decade.

Li was the Dunhuang Academy’s first full-time cultural heritage restorer. He has been dedicated to the cause since 1956.

Now, Fan is the mentor, passing down his knowledge and experience to students. He hopes the younger generation will, in turn, continue the “Mogao spirit.”

Dai Chuan, one of Fan’s students, was born in the 1990s. However, he has already spent over a decade working to protect the murals in the Mogao Grottoes. “I am also willing to make the inheritance of Dunhuang culture my lifelong endeavor,” Dai said with determination.

Chinese President Xi Jinping made the Mogao Grottoes the first stop on his inspection tour to northwest China’s Gansu Province in August 2019.

He hailed Dunhuang culture as “a bright pearl in the long river of world civilization, and precious historical material for the study of the politics, economy, military, culture and art of various ethnic groups in ancient China.”

By the end of 2022, the academy had compiled a digital data collection on 278 caves, image processing for 164 of them, and the 3D reconstruction of 145 painted sculptures and seven ruins while delivering a panoramic tour program for 162 caves.

‘Preserving the roots’

An old Chinese proverb goes, “All things in the world have their laws for survival and development, but they know how to preserve their roots.”

President Xi has echoed this sentiment, often emphasizing the importance of protecting cultural heritage. He believes that the longevity of Chinese civilization is due to this fundamental understanding of its roots. “Because of this sense of roots, Chinese civilization has grown and flourished till today.”

Over the past decade, China has enhanced its systems and policies for protecting cultural heritage.

By the end of 2021, there were 108 million sets of state-owned movable cultural relics and about 767,000 immovable ones in China.

To date, China has 59 sites inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, ranking second globally. It also has 43 items on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List, making it the country with the most listings in the world.

Initiated by China and joined by over 20 Asian countries, the Alliance for Cultural Heritage in Asia (ACHA) was established in 2023, putting a spotlight on promoting Asian cultural heritage conservation cooperation and inheriting and developing Asian civilizations in various forms.

Under the framework of the ACHA, China has been involved in 33 joint archaeological projects in 19 Asian countries and participated in conservation projects at 11 historical monuments in six Asian countries.

The establishment of the ACHA is a major part of the Global Civilization Initiative proposed by President Xi, which called for respecting the diversity of civilizations, advocating the common values of humanity, valuing the inheritance and innovation of civilizations, and strengthening international people-to-people exchanges and cooperation.

Over the years, China has stayed committed to and taken concrete actions toward the harmonious coexistence of various civilizations in the world. The country has signed cooperation agreements with 157 countries in the fields of culture, cultural heritage and tourism.

https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-09-23/What-is-China-doing-to-preserve-pass-on-and-share-its-culture–1x87ZjqBig0/p.html

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Compliancy Group is G2’s Fall 2024 Leader for Healthcare Compliance Software

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September 27, 2024

Compliancy Group has been awarded as G2’s Fall Leader for Healthcare Compliance Software.

NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — As a Fall 2024 Leader, Compliancy Group was rated number one for policy management, auditing & risk assessment, and BAA management. Compliancy Group is also in the Healthcare Risk Management category, rated as number one for templates, education, incident management, and report generation.

Compliancy Group was also recognized as:

Best RelationshipMomentum LeaderHigh Performer

To qualify for inclusion in the Healthcare Compliance category, a product must:

Monitor, track, and update any changes to industry and/or governmental regulation and practiceFacilitate the designation of compliance officers and committeesDevelop compliance-specific policies and procedures, including standards of conductFacilitate open lines of communicationSupport appropriate and relevant compliance training and educationSet up, track, and respond to detected compliance offensesSupport or offer internal monitoring, auditing, and measuring efforts

Learn more about what real users have to say (or leave your own review of Compliancy Group) on G2’s Compliancy Group review page!

Healthcare Compliance Resources

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About Compliancy Group
Solve healthcare compliance challenges quickly and confidently with simplified software. Compliancy Group offers a robust toolset to track and manage all your healthcare compliance requirements with customizable software. Get an overview of your compliance readiness and easily generate reports to prove your compliance efforts. Expedite incident reporting and response management, record all the efforts, and identify organizational risk with a complete set of ticketing, tracking, and analysis tools.

Remove the complexities and stress of compliance, increase patient loyalty and the profitability of your business, and reduce risk. Endorsed by top medical associations, clients can be confident in their compliance program. Learn more about Compliancy Group and healthcare compliance!

About G2
G2 is the world’s largest and most trusted software marketplace. More than 80 million people annually — including employees at all of the Fortune 500 — use G2 to make smarter software decisions based on authentic peer reviews. Thousands of software and services companies of all sizes partner with G2 to build their reputation, manage their software spend, and grow their business – visit http://www.g2.com.

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Monica McCormack, Compliancy Group, 8558544722, mmccormack@compliancygroup.com, compliancy-group.com

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The Nevermore Haunt Returns for a Terrifying 2024 Season

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1 hour ago

September 27, 2024

Get ready to face your darkest fears as The Nevermore Haunt, Maryland’s most terrifying haunted attraction, announces its return for the 2024 season. This year’s haunt promises to be more chilling, more intense, and more unforgettable than ever before.

BALTIMORE, Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Get ready to face your darkest fears as The Nevermore Haunt, Maryland’s most terrifying haunted attraction, announces its return for the 2024 season. This year’s haunt promises to be more chilling, more intense, and more unforgettable than ever before.

“We’re doing some really cool things with special effects that you won’t see anywhere else. I think customers are going to be really impressed with some of the new surprises we have in store for them this year.”

Prepare to be transported into a world of macabre visions as you navigate through The Nevermore Haunt’s meticulously crafted sets. With new scares, terrifying twists, and spine-tingling surprises around every corner, this year’s haunt is not for the faint of heart.

Key features of the 2024 season include:

New Haunting Scenes: Experience never-before-seen terrors as The Nevermore Haunt introduces thrilling new attractions.Enhanced Special Effects: Immerse yourself in a world of chilling illusions and sensory overload with cutting-edge special effects.Expertly Trained Actors: Encounter terrifying characters brought to life by talented and dedicated actors who will push the boundaries of fear.Live Sideshow Entertainment: Enjoy thrilling live performances that will amaze and astound you before you enter the haunt.Food and Drink: Indulge in delicious food and refreshing beverages at the on-site food trucks and bar.

Don’t miss out on the most terrifying Halloween event in Maryland. Purchase your tickets now and prepare to be haunted!

Visit our website for more information and to buy tickets: thenevermorehaunt.com

About: The Nevermore Haunt is a top haunted house in Maryland, offering a terrifying and unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages. With its immersive themes, talented actors, and cutting-edge special effects, The Nevermore Haunt has become a beloved Halloween tradition for locals and visitors alike.

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Tom Wingate, The Nevermore Haunt, 1 4106963313, info@thenevermorehaunt.com, https://thenevermorehaunt.com/baltimore-haunted-attractions/

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Premiere of new Pimax VR headset at TGS2024

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1 hour ago

September 27, 2024

TOKYO, Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Since expanding into the Japanese market, Pimax has quickly made waves, fostering collaborations with local distributors and major gaming companies. At the Tokyo Game Show (TGS) 2024, held from Septemeber 26th to 29th, Pimax introduced its latest flagship product—the Pimax Crystal Light and the Wireless 60G AirLink.

Pimax is a leading innovator in the virtual reality (VR) industry, operating in 72 countries and specializing in professional-grade VR headsets for mid- to high-end users. Their VR headsets are tailored for a range of sectors, including entertainment, industrial applications, and medical fields. At booth #10-C10, Pimax engaged visitors with immersive demonstrations of popular games such as iRacing, VR Chat, and Half-Life: Alyx. Attendees were particularly impressed by the Crystal Light’s stunning visual clarity and comfortable design, reinforcing its position as a new benchmark in the VR industry. Its booth also attracted widespread attention from prominent media outlets such as Nikkei News, Ubisoft, BicCamera, MOZA, DELE, and the official TGS team, as well as key industry partners and influencers.

Pimax Crystal Light boasts a cutting-edge 35 PPD high-definition display (2880 x 2880 resolution per eye) and is the first VR headset globally to feature glass lenses, offering an unparalleled visual experience. Its FFR 2.0 rendering technology further reduces system demands, making high-quality VR more accessible. Notably, during the recent Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 preview event, the Pimax Crystal Light was selected as the preferred VR headset for the demonstration, highlighting its growing recognition and credibility within the VR community.

Additonally, Pimax Japan’s Marketing Manager, Leo Guo, also introduced the Wireless 60G AirLink, a highly anticipated product that leverages cutting-edge 60G technology for ultra-fast data transmission, low latency, and impressive bandwidth—eliminating the need for a DP cable. According to Lay Zhang, Pimax’s General Manager for the APAC region, this product is now available for pre-order and is expected to launch in the coming months.

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