Abstract:
The theme of this research is the preservation and inheritance management of Ningxia paper-cutting culture under the APCE model. The objectives of the research are: (1) to study the characteristics, historical evolution, techniques, decorative patterns, and inheritance methods of Ningxia paper-cutting; (2) to investigate the overall current status and development issues of two national-level inheritors and specific regions, and analyze the problems and causes in the current development; (3) to establish a knowledge management model for Ningxia paper-cutting culture to provide reference for its future development. The research methods include literature research, field investigation, empirical research, and interdisciplinary research. The author interviewed national-level inheritors of Ningxia paper-cutting, government staff involved in intangible cultural heritage protection, university researchers, local enterprise leaders, and community leaders to deeply explore the various challenges faced in the inheritance process, including issues related to preservation, protection, and innovation. The research results show that: (1) Ningxia paper-cutting has unique techniques, decorative patterns, and inheritance methods, with a rich historical background and cultural connotation, as well as the value of previous generations, all of which have contributed to significant achievements in its preservation and inheritance; (2) through interviews, the overall current status of the two national-level inheritors and regional development, as well as the problems and reasons in the current development of Ningxia paper-cutting, such as the lack of inheritors and unbalanced development, were sorted out; (3) the APCE management model for Ningxia paper-cutting culture was constructed and partially practiced, including Ningxia paper-cutting cultural activities carried out in Thailand and China, verifying the effectiveness and sustainability of the APCE management model, providing important reference and guidance for the future development of Ningxia paper-cutting. In order to better protect and develop this traditional art, and to explore innovative development paths to meet the needs of modern society, the author provided some referential suggestions in three aspects: the training of Ningxia paper-cutting inheritors, the protection and inheritance of Ningxia paper-cutting by communities, society, and various schools, striving to offer more reference and practical guidelines for the inheritance and development of Ningxia paper-cutting culture, while also providing information and reference for the protection and inheritance of other cultural heritages.