China's gaming industry has achieved continuous development and success in the domestic market and garnered widespread attention and acclaim internationally by incorporating rich elements of traditional Chinese culture.
Integrating traditional cultural elements with modern game design, many of the Chinese domestic games have incorporated traditional music, poetry, ink painting and martial arts, among others.
It not only enriches the cultural content of the games but also allows global players to experience the profound Chinese culture while enjoying the gaming experience.
Over the past five years, the number of games featuring Chinese traditional cultural elements has nearly tripled.
"We have incorporated a variety of popular elements into the game, such as electronic music, because apart from having a good rhythm, the music must also be visual and carry a melodic narrative. We have always been inheriting traditions through innovation. We are speaking the language of music that expresses the essence of this era," said Zhao Cong, director of China National Traditional Orchestra, which has participated in composing music for several domestically produced games.
"Traditional games have evolved from being purely for entertainment to embodying aspects of cultural transmission. The various scenes, props, patterns, and textures found within the games are drawn from ancient classics. From this perspective, it is evident that our traditional culture still holds significant influence on a global scale," said Li Xuesong, lecturer from the Department of Cinematography, Beijing Film Academy.
Chinese video games add to global fascination with traditional culture
Macao has been emerging as a global hub for conventions and exhibitions in recent years by exploring the enormous opportunities in the sector, driving the region to advance its economic diversification and embrace a brighter future.
Macao has received many awards this year, such as the Best Convention City (Asia) and the Best BT-MICE City, showcasing the recognition for and influence of Macao's exhibition industry.
More than 1,000 electronic game enthusiasts from all over the world gathered recently in Macao to participate in a esports themed event.
Su Zhili, organizer of the event, said that Macao's rich experience in hosting large-scale events, coupled with its good infrastructure, has driven him to choose the region as an ideal destination to hold such an activity.
"Macao has held many similar large-scale events. It has rich experience, and the facilities at the venue are relatively mature, so we can start our work comfortably," said Su.
During the first three quarters of 2024, Macao held more than 1,000 conferences and exhibitions in total.
"We will invite more professional, special conferences to be held in Macao and also cultivate more exhibition brands with international influence in Macao, so as to promote Macao's exhibitions to be more market-oriented, professional, international, digital and greener from various aspects. This is our goal," said Elaine Wong, member of the Macao Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute.
In addition, multiple large exhibitions and conferences, such as the Macao International Trade and Investment fair, the Macao Franchise Expo, and the International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum, are held regularly in Macao.
With the introduction of a series of policies and measures to facilitate the exchanges between the mainland and Macao, as well as the construction and development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, Macao's convention and exhibition industry will embrace more opportunities for development in the foreseeable future.
"We have such a good industrial base in the Greater Bay Area. The mode of 'Convention and Exhibition + Industry' not only integrates the industries of Macao, but also the industries of the Greater Bay Area. In addition, Macao actively integrates into the national development and plays a role in the Belt and Road. Why are we so confident in Macao's convention and exhibition sector? Because it is backed by the motherland, and the country gives Macao great support," said Alan Ho, chairman of the Macao Association of Convention, Exhibition and Tourism Sectors.
Macao emerges as global hub for conventions and exhibitions, driving economic diversification and international recognition
