NPC deputy inspires new vitality of museums

2024-03-02

Guo Jin, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), is the deputy director of a museum of Chengjiang Fossil site in Chengjiang City of Yunnan Province. In the past 17 years, he has devoted himself to paleontology research and participated in the preparation work for the world heritage application of the Chengjiang Fossil site. 

The fossil site was approved to join the World Heritage List in 2012. 

Guo and his team leveraged modern technological means in exhibiting and injected new vitality into fossils through 3D restoration animation videos and interactive designs. By participating in the design of cultural and creative products, introducing new technologies like AR (augmented reality), 4D cinema, 8K spherical theater, they kept exploring new ways of science popularization. 

Guo insisted on listening and responding to the concerns of the masses. As a deputy to the NPC, he performed duties based on his work. 

Guo plans to offer suggestions on strengthening the scientific research function of grassroots museums at the upcoming second session of the 14th NPC.