“Play to Preserve the Past: Safeguarding Vietnamese Intangible Heritage through Augmented Reality Creative Practice” presented by Bui
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Session Title:
- Cultural Heritage Practices (artist talks)
Presentation Title:
- Play to Preserve the Past: Safeguarding Vietnamese Intangible Heritage through Augmented Reality Creative Practice
Presentation Subtheme:
- Speculative practices
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Abstract:
Intangible heritage, globally, is under threat from aggressive urbanization and globalization, particularly in developing nations like Vietnam. UNESCO defines intangible cultural heritage as encompassing oral traditions, social practices, rituals, festive events, traditional craft skills, childhood play, and food-making traditions. To safeguard this heritage, technology-driven solutions, such as augmented reality (AR), have emerged as potent tools. AR, initially a concept of fiction, has transformed into a prevalent medium that blends digital and physical environments, allowing digital objects to coexist with real-world elements. Using AR to digitize intangible her-itage is a powerful application of modern science in cul-tural artifact protection. However, this trend poses ques-tions about the appropriate use of these advanced tools and their impact on preserved content, necessitating fur-ther research. With a dedicated lens on the oral traditions and social rituals intrinsic to Vietnamese culture, this research undertakes a nuanced exploration of creative practice methodologies and considerations for crafting immersive Augmented Reality (AR) experiences. Central to this pursuit, the research endeavours to respond to a pivotal inquiry: “How can creative practitioners harness the potentials of AR for seamless transmission of intangible cultural heritage?”
