On September 19, the Palace Museum unveiled its brand-new Forbidden City Calendarfamily series. This series includes the 2024 Forbidden City Calendar, which explores themes related to the Chinese zodiac and festivals. It also features the 2024 Forbidden City Calendar: Calligraphy and Painting, showcasing exquisite calligraphy and painting artworks. Additionally, there's the Chinese-English version of the 2024Forbidden City Calendar. What's particularly noteworthy is the debut of the Forbidden City Calendar: Children's Edition 2024, a unique edition that places a special focus on storiesof cultural relics.

This calendar series is a treasure trove of cultural relicsand incorporates cutting-edge technology such as AR animation, audio commentariesby experts from the Palace Museum, and green printing. It essentially transforms the calendar into a personal miniature museum, allowing users to immerse themselves in the rich cultural heritage.

The Forbidden City Calendarnot only serves as a cultural icon for the Palace Museum but also stands as a flagship product of the Forbidden City Publishing House. With a remarkable track record of continuous publication for 15 years and sales exceeding 5 million copies, it has become a cherished item. Over the years, the dedicated staff of the Palace Museum has tirelessly explored the various values associated with the ancient architecture and itscollectionof culturalrelics. They have ingeniously translated these values into cultural and creative products, providing the public with a means to experience and enjoy cultural enrichment.