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The Living Inheritance and Industrial Development of the Pudong School of Pipa—Centering on the Revitalization of Urban Intangible Cultural Heritage in Shanghai

Songlu Zhang*
Zhengzhou University

* Corresponding author: [email protected]

Abstract

The living inheritance and industrial transformation of intangible cultural heritage are not only related to the continuation of traditional culture, but also involve its value achievements and social practices within the modern urban cultural system. This paper takes the Pudong School of Pipa, a representative item of national intangible cultural heritage (ICH) in Shanghai, as the research object, and systematically investigates the inheritance mechanism, value transformation, and social practice of the Pudong School of Pipa in the contemporary urban context. Research reveals that the contemporary development of the Pudong School of Pipa performance does not merely rely on the perpetuation of traditional techniques and stylistic lineage. Instead, through integrated practices and multi-stakeholder collaborative governance, it continuously expands its cultural expression, social participation, and urban cultural functions, and gradually transforms from a traditional musical genre into a vital urban cultural resource. The development and practice of the Pudong School of Pipa performance offer valuable insights into the value transformation mechanisms and sustainable development of urban ICH.

Keywords: Intangible cultural heritage; Pudong School of Pipa; Living inheritance; industrial transformation; Urban cultural governance
Published: October 20, 2026
DOI: 10.54254/2753-7064/2026.37823
Volume: CHR Vol.121
pp. 237-251
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