Research on Cultural Development of Characteristic Towns in China

Chengxin Wang

doi:10.22158/wjssr.v4n3p237

Abstract

Under the background of new-type urbanization, based on local culture, economy, science and technology, innovative-type small towns have become a major trend in social development. With the rapid development of characteristic towns in different areas, the construction of towns are also faced with many problems. For example, unitary cultural features, excessively apparent similarities, backward ideological and cultural construction have led to the lack of motive force in development, defective social benefits, and shortage of talents. As a consequence, cultural development of characteristic towns doesn’t have guarantee. Sheer focus on benefits causes imbalance between economic effectiveness, cultural and social effectiveness. The lack of emphasis on scientific and technological innovation leads to the shortage of modern vitality and vigor. From the perspectives of these issues, the paper will propose relevant measures, so that cultural factors can play a better role in construction of characteristic towns.

Highlights

With the implementation of national financial supports and relevant policies in characteristic towns, the construction and development of characteristic towns embrace new chances and challenges
Based on the general development of various characteristic towns, they are primarily established upon the foundation of traditional cultures
Motive Force of Cultural Development Is in Shortage “China needs to forge all-around and multi-functional characteristic towns that incorporate ‘industry, culture, architecture, tourism, ecology and residence’

Summary

Introduction

With the implementation of national financial supports and relevant policies in characteristic towns, the construction and development of characteristic towns embrace new chances and challenges. During the process of characteristic town construction, one of the most prominent emphasis is to inherit and carry forward local and traditional culture, nurture cultural soils for creativity, liveliness and sustainability, so that local economy, science and technology can obtain constant growth and development in the fertile soil. Incorporating cultural factors in the construction of characteristic towns should consider local and traditional cultures, seek for unique features, continue historical and cultural origins, and carry forward the essence of craft culture.

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