Pingtan, an island off the coast of Fujian Province, is the closest point on the Chinese mainland to Taiwan Island. It serves as a comprehensive pilot zone for cross-Straits integration, a key hub for international trade and logistics, and China's second international tourism island following Hainan. This week, the island's cultural landscape gained new momentum with a special educational event focused on archaeology and cultural heritage preservation.

Recently, the Pingtan branch of the Chinese Archaeological Museum hosted a lecture that attracted a diverse audience, including cultural heritage enthusiasts, students, and industry professionals. The lecture was delivered by Guan Xin, a research librarian and head of the Outreach and Education Division at the Chinese Archaeological Museum, which is affiliated with the Chinese Academy of History (formerly mentioned as "History Research of China").

In her presentation, Guan Xin elaborated on the critical role of archaeological museums in three core areas: safeguarding cultural heritage, interpreting historical contexts, and inheriting Chinese civilization. The lecture skillfully combined theoretical insights with real-world examples, covering not only the foundational principles of archaeological museums but also practical experiences derived from field archaeology projects and museum exhibitions.

Nian Xiaohua, a local resident who attended the lecture, shared her key takeaways afterward. She said, "This lecture helped me better understand why our country invests in building archaeological museums, and it gave me a clearer picture of how Chinese civilization has developed in diverse ways. Bringing my child here was also extremely valuable—they got to learn about China''s history, culture, and archaeological progress in a way that's far more vivid than what's presented in textbooks."

Since its establishment, the Pingtan branch of the Chinese Archaeological Museum has taken integrating archaeological culture with public education as a key focus. This recent lecture is part of the branch's ongoing series of public education activities, which are specifically designed to enhance public awareness of and interest in archaeology and museum work.