Cross-border Integration and Innovation of Traditional Chinese Exercises and Digital Media Technology: The Case of Baduanjin

Abstract

Baduanjin is an independent and complete set of traditional Chinese fitness techniques originating in the Northern Song Dynasty, known for its holistic health benefits rooted in ancient Chinese customs, and is enjoying renewed popularity around the globe. In this study, through the use of body sensing camera, dynamic capture and limb movement recognition following the movement of Baduanjin martial artists in space, the body sensing camera data is combined with Touch designer to realise a new form of digital interaction design for real-time interaction of visual images. The transformative impact of digital media on the preservation, dissemination and promotion of Baduanjin is explored. The multidimensional aspects of this cross-border integration are revealed, providing insights into cultural adaptation, technological innovation, and the health implications of using digital media to disseminate traditional Chinese practices such as Baduanjin. The findings of this study contribute to an understanding of the evolving landscape of traditional calisthenics in a digitally connected world, highlighting the opportunities and challenges inherent in the fusion of ancient traditions with modern technological advances.

Keywords: Traditional Chinese Exercises, digital media, integration & innovation design, Baduanjin

DOI: 10.54941/ahfe1004978