Use of Cloud-Based Virtual Reality in Chinese Glove Puppetry to Preserve Intangible Cultural Heritage

Chinese traditional glove puppetry is a folk art with a long history. It is worth inheriting and safeguarding this distinguished intangible cultural traditional art using virtual reality. With this background, this study integrates the digital resources of glove puppetry from the perspective of sati...

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Published in:Applied sciences 2023-05, Vol.13 (9), p.5699
Main Authors: Way, Der-Lor, Wei, Yu-Hsien
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
cloud network
Computer applications
COVID-19
Cultural heritage
Cultural property, Protection of
Cultural resources
Education
Folk art
glove puppetry
human–computer interaction
intangible cultural heritage
Methods
Museums
User satisfaction
Virtual environments
Virtual reality
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Summary:Chinese traditional glove puppetry is a folk art with a long history. It is worth inheriting and safeguarding this distinguished intangible cultural traditional art using virtual reality. With this background, this study integrates the digital resources of glove puppetry from the perspective of satisfying users’ performance needs. In this study, a multi-user, cloud-based virtual reality glove puppetry system was developed that enhances the classic works of glove puppetry. Each user has a unique perception of the virtual environment and can interact remotely. The system involves human–computer and human–human interactions. This study also describes the design and control of glove puppets. The virtual reality system provides a unique entertainment experience to users of all ages. Through a questionnaire administered to 30 subjects after the user play, this study investigated the operation and experience of this system. According to the research findings, the proposed cloud-based VR system is not only easy to use, but also helps to preserve traditional intangible culture. Our research has high theoretical value and can help preserve traditional glove puppetry. Our cloud-based virtual reality system offers a new application for disseminating and preserving intangible cultural heritage.
ISSN:2076-3417
2076-3417
DOI:10.3390/app13095699