Research on the digital inheritance and development of Weixian paper-cutting from the perspective of intangible cultural heritage

As a traditional folk art in northern China, Weixian paper-cutting has been listed in the national intangible cultural heritage list and has rich cultural connotations and artistic value. However, with the acceleration of modernization and changes in lifestyle, the inheritance of Weixian paper-cutting faces severe challenges, including a decrease in the number of inheritors, shrinking market demand, and a decline in the younger generation's attention to traditional culture. The rapid development of digital technology has provided a new opportunity for the inheritance and development of Weixian paper-cutting. This study aims to explore the application and practice of digital technology in the inheritance of Weixian paper-cutting from the perspective of intangible cultural heritage protection. The study found that digital technology can not only enhance the cultural communication power of Weixian paper-cutting, but also bring it the possibility of innovative design and broaden its marketization path. Through the analysis of the digital practice of Weixian paper-cutting, this paper puts forward countermeasures and suggestions in the future in terms of digital platform construction, policy support and inheritor training, providing a theoretical basis and practical reference for the sustainable inheritance of Weixian paper-cutting.