Region - Educational Research and Reviews

Currently, the living transmission of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) in Hainan faces challenges such as a generational gap in transmission, a shortage of young talent, and insufficient industrialization. As the primary vehicle for cultivating high-level technical and skilled professionals, vocational undergraduate education bears the dual mission of preserving ICH and promoting its innovative application. This paper examines the current challenges in integrating ICH into curriculum development in light of the positioning and practical realities of vocational undergraduate education in Hainan. It proposes a curriculum system that balances heritage preservation, practical application, and vocational relevance, and outlines pathways for the deep integration of ICH preservation with course instruction. By enriching the substance of the curriculum, this approach aims to enhance the cultural soft power of the Hainan Free Trade Port and foster the industrialization of ICH, thereby achieving mutual empowerment through the dynamic transmission of ICH and the enhancement of vocational education quality.