(Hong Kong, 14 May 2026) Jointly organised by the School of Fashion Accessory, Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology (BIFT) and the School of Design, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), and co-organised by PolyU Research Centre for Cultural and Art Technology and PolyU Creative Technology Centre (Beijing), “Guochao Resonance Elegance into the World — Contemporary Translation and Design Innovation of Chinese Opera Visual Culture was officially inaugurated. Centering on Chinese Opera visual culture history, the exhibition integrates digital technology, AIGC-generated design and contemporary creation methodologies. It explores modern transformation strategies for traditional culture, establishing an academic exchange platform between Beijing and Hong Kong.
The opening ceremony gathered senior management, faculty members and students from both institutions. Prof. Peng Lu, Dean from the School of Fashion Accessory, BIFT delivered the opening remarks. She stated that Chinese Opera constitutes a vital component of Chinese cultural heritage. Taking theatrical visual elements as the research focus, the exhibition integrates traditional aesthetics with digital fashion design. Leveraging complementary academic strengths, both institutions will continuously develop cross-regional research platforms for innovative cultural design.
Thereafter, Professor Kun-Pyo Lee, Dean School of Design, PolyU, presented a speech. He emphasized that traditional culture serves as an enduring source of creative inspiration. Adhering to interdisciplinary integration of culture and technology, the School of Design regards the exhibition as an in-depth cultural translation practice, formulating innovative paradigms for the global dissemination of Chinese heritage.
Vice Dean Wang Wei of BIFT and Professor Henry Duh, Associate Dean of PolyU School of Design, jointly issued a bilateral academic cooperation statement. Both sides confirmed future collaboration in cultural theoretical research, digital fashion development, creative technology application and joint talent cultivation. The partnership aims to strengthen art-technology integration and elevate the global visibility of traditional Chinese aesthetics. Prof. Wang Wei further introduced the exhibition background and academic framework. Structured by historical documentation, digital translation and lifestyle innovation, the exhibition demonstrates the complete research trajectory of opera visual culture, covering academic collation, design iteration and practical implementation.
As a landmark cultural initiative between Beijing and Hong Kong higher education institutions, this exhibition strengthens artistic exchange and academic synergy. Moving forward, both faculties will reinforce cross-regional collaboration. By empowering cultural inheritance through professional design and revitalising Eastern aesthetics with technological innovation, both parties are committed to promoting the high-quality international communication of Chinese traditional culture.
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