MD LOCAL GLOBAL LIMITED Announces Fernie Cultural Universe, a Cross-Cultural Animated Art Ecosystem in Historic Scottish Castle

MD LOCAL GLOBAL LIMITED (MDLG) today officially announced the launch of the Fernie Cultural Universe, a visionary long-term cultural ecosystem that seamlessly bridges Eastern philosophy, animated art, and European heritage. Anchored at the historic Fernie Castle in Scotland, the project integrates original animation intellectual property (IP), an authentic Oriental garden, and immersive digital platforms to create a global sustainable cultural venue.

Guided by the foundational values of civilization, faith, forgiveness, and freedom, the Fernie Cultural Universe transcends the traditional concept of a heritage site. The project is uniquely positioned around three irreplaceable core assets:

• The Historic Anchor: The profound architectural and historical legacy of a 16th-century Scottish tower.
• The Eastern Sanctuary: A meticulously designed Oriental garden nestled within the medieval fortress grounds, creating a striking cross-cultural contrast.
• The Original IP: A bespoke animation universe built upon Eastern myths and philosophical fables tailored for a global audience.

A Vision Built on Three Core Pillars

The ecosystem operationalizes its ambitious vision through three distinct, interconnected pillars designed to engage both physical visitors and digital audiences worldwide:

• Fernie Animation Castle: A physical transformation of the Fernie Castle estate featuring the new Oriental garden, an on-site animation art museum, and immersive visitor trails where ancient stone architecture serves as the canvas for modern animated art.
• Original Animation Development: The creation of refined, cinematic 2D animated shorts. Drawing inspiration from classic Eastern mythology and philosophy, these narratives explore profound themes of truth, illusion, transformation, and identity.
• Digital Animation Art Museum: A borderless online platform curated around philosophical themes, expanding the project's reach to a global digital audience.

Cross-Disciplinary Collaborations: Kengo Kuma and European Animation Practitioners

To bring this cross-cultural vision to life, MDLG has established collaborations with respected international figures in architecture and film.

The design of the Oriental garden zone has been commissioned to the studio of celebrated Japanese architect Kengo Kuma. The design philosophy preserves the castle’s original historic character while weaving in the tranquility and contemplative spirit of traditional Eastern courtyards, offering visitors an immersive sanctuary for reflection.

On the creative production front, the project works with a network of experienced European animation directors, screenwriters, visual artists, and international film producers. Heavily inspired by timeless Eastern classics such as "Journey to the West," this creative coalition utilizes delicate 2D animation to deliver visually striking, philosophical fables crafted with universal international aesthetics.

Fostering a Global Co-Creation Community

Parallel to the ongoing design and planning phases of its physical venue and upcoming digital platform development, the project is launching an early co-creation community. Rather than acting as passive consumers, community members will serve as active partners in the universe's evolution long before the castle site opens to the public. Members will receive phased access to exclusive, behind-the-scenes assets, including original conceptual artwork, creative production journals, and philosophical essays.

For more information regarding the project, partnership opportunities, or to join the co-creation community, please visit www.fernieculturaluniverse.com.

About MD LOCAL GLOBAL LIMITED (MDLG)

MDLG is a wholly-owned UK subsidiary of MDJM LTD (NASDAQ: UOKA), headquartered at Fernie Castle. The parent company takes the Eastern philosophy of "the unity of knowledge and action" as its core tenet — knowledge and practice are inseparable. MDLG’s mission is to revitalize dormant historic buildings into dynamic hubs brimming with culture and creativity. The Fernie Cultural Universe embodies this philosophy: more than an ancient castle, it houses an Oriental garden and a breeding ground for original animation universes. MDLG in one sentence: We steer clear of noisy commercial development, and only build living cultural vessels with genuine vitality. For more information, visit www.mdlocalglobal.com.

Media Contact

Erica Guo
contact@fernieculturaluniverse.com