In a groundbreaking move that bridges millennia of cultural heritage and cutting-edge digital technology, the central Chinese city of Luoyang, Henan province, has launched the “Peony Capital” Global AI Creators Competition, an open call to artificial intelligence practitioners and digital artists across the world to reimagine the city’s iconic historical legacy through innovative AI-generated works. Running through an extended submission period, the competition invites participants to craft original digital artworks rooted in Luoyang’s thousands of years of cultural history, drawing inspiration from everything from its status as one of China’s ancient Four Great Capitals to its world-famous peony cultivation, UNESCO-listed Longmen Grottoes, and centuries-old imperial traditions. Organizers framed the initiative as a deliberate effort to unlock fresh, contemporary avenues for sharing and reinterpreting traditional Chinese culture for modern global audiences. Beyond celebrating creative talent, the event also aims to cultivate a cross-border, internationally recognized hub for AI creative collaboration, where technologists, artists, and cultural scholars can connect, exchange ideas, and explore the evolving intersection of artificial intelligence and cultural preservation. By centering Luoyang’s unique cultural identity in an AI-focused global competition, organizers hope to demonstrate how emerging technology can breathe new life into ancient heritage, making it accessible and engaging for younger, digitally native audiences while fostering global dialogue around cultural innovation through AI.