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Approaching heritage through AI
A highlight of the Royal Antiquities project is the application of AI technology to create storytelling videos about royal artifacts from the Nguyen Dynasty. Through technology, the artifacts are not only introduced through historical information but are also recreated within their cultural context and the stories behind each object.
For example, in the introduction to the Nhat Binh costume, the AI-generated video described the details on the costume, the reason it is called a Nhat Binh costume, and the stories surrounding it using youthful, fresh, and engaging language. Similarly, the video about “identity plaques and golden badges” used vivid imagery and sound to convey historical stories.
Thanks to this fresh approach, artifacts that previously appeared mainly in museums or research documents are now being “retold” in a more visual, lively, and accessible way for young audiences.
To ensure historical accuracy as well as effective technological application throughout the implementation process, the student group sought professional guidance from Hue Museum of Royal Antiquities. After reviewing the completed products, Deputy Director of Hue Museum of Royal Antiquities Truong Quy Man highly praised the videos, describing them as a modern approach to helping young people better understand the values of the Nguyen Dynasty royal court.
A journey to connect young people
The project team consists of four students, none of whom is originally from Hue. They came together through a shared love for Hue and for the heritage values left by previous generations. The idea for the project also began during their visits to Hue, where they became “captivated” by the royal artifacts on display. “We hope that through short, visual, and lively videos that match current tastes, we can attract young audiences to appreciate heritage,” shared Dang Thi Dieu, a member of the project team.
Le Thi Thu Thanh, the project leader, said that the group encountered many difficulties when starting the project, especially in ensuring historical accuracy while also applying technology in innovative ways. However, through the process, the students gained opportunities to learn more deeply about royal artifacts and to work with researchers knowledgeable about culture. It made them feel that this project is not only a media activity but also a way of using technology to connect young people with heritage. “Through the combination of creative communication, cultural experiences, and AI technology, the Royal Antiquities project hopes to help spread the heritage values of the Nguyen Dynasty royal court to the community, especially younger generations,” Thu Thanh added.
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The Royal Antiquities project has now been operating for nearly three months and has initially created positive effects on social media platforms. Many young viewers have left enthusiastic comments and expressed hopes for more videos to watch and learn from. Through young people from outside Hue telling Hue’s stories with creativity and passion, the project demonstrates that heritage will not be forgotten if it is “retold” in the language of the modern era, contributing to renewed approaches in preserving and promoting traditional cultural values.
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