Saying 'no' to commercial filming, the Forbidden City also needs to 'reduce the burden'
2023-06-16
The uncivilized behavior of visiting the Forbidden City, which is over 600 years old, is overwhelming, and it is imperative to strengthen targeted management. No Personal media Live Broadcasting, No Camp Vehicles... From June 30, the Palace Museum, which is more than 600 years old, will say "no" to commercial filming and a series of uncivilized visits for the first time. According to the Beijing News, on June 15, the Palace Museum released the "Notice to Visitors to the Palace Museum" and the "Catalogue of Prohibited Articles in the Palace Museum", which clearly stipulates that without the permission of the Palace Museum, all kinds of performances, propaganda, interviews, social surveys, religious activities, selling goods or services, commercial photography and other non visiting activities are prohibited, causing widespread concern. In recent years, the popularity of costume dramas on film and television screens has also sparked a series of "costume crazes". Many businesses have launched costume shooting packages to cater to tourists, and various ancient architectural attractions have become their costume backgrounds. As a world cultural heritage site, the Forbidden City is also a popular location for scenic spots. So there is a long-term occupation of the best shooting location, not closing the venue and not leaving; Dragging a full load of Recreational vehicle on the gravel road carefully protected by generations of craftsmen; Ignoring the sidelights of others, setting up equipment to live stream and bring goods in the corner of the exhibition hall; There are also lots of commercial filming, Personal media live broadcast and uncivilized behaviors, which not only affect the visiting order and public safety, but also overwhelm the Palace Museum, which is more than 600 years old. It is imperative to strengthen targeted management. Taking commercial photography as an example, a shooting team often occupies important locations in the Forbidden City for a long time. A set of targeted photos can take as little as ten minutes to as long as several hours. In many cases, multiple "gege" figures have repeatedly taken action, invisibly turning the Forbidden City into a private studio, preventing other tourists from visiting and taking photos in close proximity. At the same time, commercial filming teams carry a large amount of clothing and filming equipment every time, including picnic carts, suitcases, and pulley carts. They also place a large number of items in passages or some hidden and cool places, allowing customers to change their outfits here. This not only affects the normal participation of other tourists, but also poses safety hazards to the Forbidden City. The commercial filming time is too long, and often when the museum is closed, it requires several times of urging from the Palace Museum staff to hurriedly tidy up and prepare to leave, which brings an additional burden to the management of the Palace Museum, which can be imagined. In fact, the protection of cultural relics and historical sites has long been a consensus that commercial photography should go away, and there are already management precedents internationally. For example, in places such as the Taj Mahal in India, the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican and Westminster Abbey in the UK, commercial photography is not allowed, and ordinary tourists are also prohibited from taking photos. In addition, some museums, although allowing tourists to take photos as souvenirs, also have detailed regulations that prohibit the use of flash lights. For commercial filming that occupies a spot for a long time, once discovered, some staff immediately come forward to persuade them to leave. In recent years, some local museums in China have also introduced regulations prohibiting commercial photography. Previously, a well-known variety show had sparked discussions and criticism in the public opinion arena due to being filmed in a museum. It is evident that protecting cultural relics and historic sites is a common consensus among the public. Moreover, it has been recognized by UNESCO
Edit：Luo yu Responsible editor：Wang erdong
Source：The Beijing News
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