DUNHUANG MOGAO CAVES IMPACT ON ADOLESCENT CULTURAL HERITAGE EDUCATION WITH NEW MEDIA – A CASE STUDY ON THE DEER AND THE SNITCH

Abstract. As a key role in reflecting local diversity and identity, cultural heritage is of significant value to the living well-being region its people. Additionally, education serves further enrich values, core literacy, identity future decision-makers. Even though countries are paying increased attention these various aspects research on obstacles engagement exist. The addressed here include passive or minimal participation, lack surrounding methods for engaging adolescents with heritage. However, Dunhuang Academy's animated short, Deer Snitch, featured WeChat’s mini-programs, presents an example novel used educate engage adolescent demographic through new media technology. Set Mogao Caves, world’s oldest, richest, most exquisite site Buddhist art, this drama breathes life into frescoes professional use technology strengthens their philosophical themes truth, kindness, beauty. With accessibility due mobile nature WeChat mini programs, combined integrated mechanism viewer constructs bridge between individuals planning production ideas behind Snitch provide innovative perspective education.