The Balance Between Guzheng Education and Cultural Heritage Protection, Innovation, and Sustainable Development

Qiongyi   He; Sujin  Butdisuwan

doi:10.60027/iarj.2025.285876

Authors

Qiongyi He Faculty of Education, Shinawatra University, Thailand https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2408-4320
Sujin Butdisuwan Faculty of Education, Shinawatra University, Thailand https://orcid.org/0009-0006-3551-1865

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.60027/iarj.2025.285876

Keywords:

Guzheng, Heritage, Sustainable, Development

Abstract

Background and Aims: The guzheng, as a traditional Chinese musical instrument, carries rich historical and cultural significance along with musical traditions. However, with societal development and the influence of globalization, guzheng education and cultural heritage, this paper examines. The Balance Between Guzheng Education and Cultural Heritage Protection, Innovation, and Sustainable Development. As an important component of Chinese culture, guzheng carries a rich history, values, and musical traditions. However, facing the rapid changes in contemporary society and the integration of diverse cultures, Guzheng education faces the challenge of protecting tradition and promoting innovation.

Methodology: The study will explore the significance of Guzheng education in protecting cultural heritage. The target population is divided into 90 Students of Guzheng, 50 from different Guzheng training institutions, Guzheng teachers 20 covering teachers of different teaching experience and levels, Zither players, 15 including professional performers and amateur culturalists, and five scholars and experts in the field of Guzheng culture.

Results: The protection tradition, promoting innovation, and achieving a balance of sustainable development can continue to play an important cultural value in contemporary society and provide students with a unique music learning experience. It is important to strike a balance between cultural heritage, including protection, innovation, and sustainable development.

Conclusion: Additionally, it is necessary to enhance support and training for teachers to help them improve their teaching levels and effectiveness. Teachers are key, to only by continually improving their professional skills and teaching abilities can the goals be better achieved.

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