Echoes of Yimakan: stories of living heritage

The Round Table podcast episode features Niu Honglin, Steve, and Fei Fei discussing the revival of Yimakan, an oral heritage of the Hezhen people in China, and its move to UNESCO's representative list. They explore how technology and cultural policies aid in preserving intangible cultural heritage, touching on examples like the Li ethnic group's embroidery techniques. The conversation shifts to the commercialization of cultural traditions and the importance of maintaining authenticity. In the second segment, they discuss the "joy of being bad at something," suggesting that releasing performance anxiety and embracing the process of trying new things can be beneficial, especially for perfectionists, and how it can be a source of enjoyment and deeper learning.