This paper aims to explore the influence of the digital age on the cultural inheritance and media dissemination of ethnic clothing. Through analyzing the definition, characteristics, and cultural inheritance under the digital age of ethnic clothing, combined with the role of digital media in the dissemination of ethnic clothing, it investigates the relationship between cultural inheritance and media dissemination, followed by case studies and discussions. The research finds that digital media promotes the inheritance and development of ethnic clothing culture, but also brings challenges and opportunities. Finally, it looks forward to the future development direction of cultural inheritance and media dissemination of ethnic clothing in the digital age.

Liu Yiguang. Cultural inheritance and media communication of national costumes in digital age. Academic Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences (2024) Vol. 7, Issue 4: 73-77. https://doi.org/10.25236/AJHSS.2024.070411.

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