In the spring, go to Tongli Ancient Town in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, cross small bridges and flowing water, walk through ancient houses and deep alleys, and feel the simple beauty of Jiangnan garden architecture; go to the Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine Information of the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences to read ancient Chinese medicine books and see how damaged ancient Chinese medicine books look like. repair. This spring, events such as the Beijing Film Festival and College Student Film Festival have allowed people to see the vitality of the Chinese cultural market; at the United Nations Headquarters, UNESCO Headquarters and other places, a series of United Nations Chinese Language Day events have allowed Chinese culture to enter different nationality in the hearts of people.
Vibrant ancient town in Jiangnan water town
The “Cultural China Tour” themed publicity activity was launched in Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, focusing on the inheritance and development of China’s excellent traditional culture. Tongli Ancient Town in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province has a history of more than 1,000 years and is one of the “Six Ancient Towns in Jiangnan”. This ancient town, located on the shores of Taihu Lake and the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, is a living example of the cultural landscape of Jiangnan water towns that has been passed down for thousands of years.
In spring, Tongli Ancient Town is crowded with people. Crossing the small bridge and flowing water, passing through the ancient houses and deep alleys, you will arrive at Tuisi Garden, one of the world cultural heritages. Suihan Residence, Shuixiang Pavilion, Mianyun Pavilion, and all the beautiful scenery are a true reflection of the saying that “it is impossible to know how many beautiful scenery there are in a small garden.”
According to documentary records, all the windows here are made of Ming tiles, which was one of the very distinctive window styles in the Jiangnan area during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Nowadays, local people have studied the raw materials of Mingwa tiles through cross-examination of existing objects and documents, and worked with craftsmen to reproduce them to recreate the simple beauty of Jiangnan garden architecture. Pieces of clear tiles can reflect sunlight, prevent dust from accumulating, and can block wind and rain while maintaining privacy. They are an intuitive display of historical, cultural connotation and artistic value.
In Tongli Ancient Town, every house is close to the water, every household has access to boats, and the underground is relatively humid. When the ancients built houses, they fully considered how to use the things around them to block the moisture radiating from the bottom up. Through these layers of mussel shells, moisture can be collected inside and will not continue upward into the board or room. This design concept of adapting measures to local conditions and materials fully reflects the ancients’ awe and respect for nature.
In addition to retaining the original restoration components and craftsmanship, new technologies and new ideas are also indispensable for the protection of the ancient town.
Zhou Chunhua, Director of the Cultural Relics Protection and Management Office of Wujiang District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province: In the past two years, digital scanning, that is, three-dimensional scanning and digital archiving, has been carried out on key cultural relics protection units across the country, as well as some seriously damaged cultural relics protection units. It provides strong digital support for its protection and inheritance.
Ancient Chinese medicine books revitalized
Ancient books record the history of China, and one of them is even more special, which is ancient Chinese medicine books. Ancient Chinese medicine books contain rich academic material value and have important clinical and practical value. The Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine Information, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, is the institution with the largest collection of ancient Chinese medicine books in the world. Currently, the library has more than 100,000 volumes of ancient Chinese medicine books, which not only record the development of Chinese medicine, but also contribute to a healthy China.
Among the collections, the most precious one is the 1593 Jinling edition of “Compendium of Materia Medica”, which is known as “the masterpiece of Materia Medica and the museum’s canon”. It is the earliest printed version, and there are currently only three complete versions in China. It is the ancestral version of all “Compendium of Materia Medica” at home and abroad. The publication and circulation of “Compendium of Materia Medica” originated from this version.
Ge Hong of the Eastern Jin Dynasty wrote “Elbow Prescriptions for Emergency”, which describes the rescue and treatment methods for stroke, fainting, abdominal pain, chest tightness, cold and heat, cough and other emergencies. It is known as the first clinical first aid manual in ancient my country. In multiple versions of the ancient book “Emergency Prescriptions”, reporters found the signature card in the book bag of Tu Youyou, a researcher at the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences. In order to learn from ancient anti-malarial practical experience, researcher Tu Youyou has consulted several editions of “Emergency Prescriptions”. “Elbow Reserve Emergency Prescription”, inspired by the book’s record “A handful of artemisia annua, soak it with two liters of water, wring out the juice, and drink it”, and successfully extracted the highly effective new anti-malarial drug “artemisinin” from artemisia annua. .
Li Hongtao, chief researcher of the Ancient Book Resources Research Office of the Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine Information of the Chinese Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences: Whether it is the “Compendium of Materia Medica” or the “Emergency Prescriptions”, the knowledge, technologies and methods it carries can be used as our Chinese medicine. The most favorable physical evidence of the origin and development of medicine.
In recent years, the state has invested funds to support the national traditional Chinese medicine industry in developing collection conditions and improving restoration capabilities. In accordance with the principles of “repairing the old as before” and “minimal intervention”, a large number of precious ancient books have been restored.
With the development of technology, the Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine Information of the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences has completed the restoration of 750 precious and damaged ancient Chinese medicine books, digitally scanned 500 precious ancient books, and jointly built a shared digital platform to rejuvenate ancient Chinese medicine books.
Inheritance, innovation and vitality
To tell Chinese stories well, movies and dramas are important carriers. This spring, events such as the Beijing Film Festival and the University Student Film Festival have allowed people to see the vitality of the Chinese cultural market.
Recently, the Beijing International Film Festival·31st College Student Film Festival was officially launched at the Time Museum in Dongcheng District, Beijing. At the launch ceremony, the theme promotional video of the 31st College Student Film Festival and a collection of works from the Youth Image Creation Project were played, and 34 outstanding domestic films selected for the “Youth in Light and Shadow” including “Chang’an 30,000 Miles” were announced. This film festival will screen and conduct post-screening exchange activities for the outstanding domestic selected films of “Light and Shadow Youth” at the China Film Archive and other places. It will also link up with more than 50 universities across the country to screen outstanding domestic films and original works by college students. The film is screened.
Huang Huilin, Dean of the China Institute of International Communication at Beijing Normal University: Chinese college students have also absorbed a lot of power from Chinese movies, which can nourish their own aesthetics, their own spirit, and their own culture.
In addition to the movie market, the current performance market is also very popular. Data revealed at the 2024 China (Tianjin) Performance Trade Fair held this week showed that the overall economic scale of the national performance market in 2023 was 73.994 billion yuan, a record high; the industrial scale of the national performance market continued to expand, and economic benefits steadily improved. A series of traditional Works with culture as the core reap good market benefits.
Pan Yan, vice president and secretary-general of the China Performance Industry Association: Such as the traditional dance dramas “A Dream of Red Mansions” and “Only Green”, this series of outstanding plays with traditional cultural themes have been widely recognized by the market.
At present, a variety of new cross-border cooperation scenarios, new consumption, and new models have emerged in the performance industry across the country. The creations of young dramatists who meet market tastes have become a cutting-edge force in the performance market. With the help of platforms such as performance trade fairs, performance organizations and literature and art The works can be efficiently connected.
In Chinese civilization, the culture of ethnic minorities is also an indispensable part. Various places try to integrate ethnic culture into sports events to attract more people to participate. From the 19th to the 21st, the 2024 Guangxi “Tidal March 3 National Sports Showcase” series of activities was wonderfully staged in Lingui, Guilin. Teams from across the country and ASEAN countries such as Malaysia and Vietnam competed in 15 ethnic sports including fireworks, pearl ball, kickball, shuttlecock, and bamboo rafting, demonstrating the nationality, diversity, and diversity of traditional cultural and sports activities of ethnic minorities. Participation and integration.
Going abroad and learning from each other among civilizations
Spreading Chinese culture, strengthening mutual learning among civilizations, and promoting the Chinese language can serve as a bridge. April 19 is the 15th United Nations Chinese Language Day. A variety of Chinese language promotion activities have been held at the United Nations Headquarters, UNESCO Headquarters and other places.
On the 19th local time, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, the exhibition “Encountering Chinese Characters, Harmony and Symbiosis” opened. Fu Cong, Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations, Francis, President of the 78th UN General Assembly, and other guests attended the event.
Francis, President of the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly: China has a profound commitment to multilateralism and has been seeking harmony and coexistence since ancient times. China has been leading global cooperation, providing new insights into multilateralism, and responding to current global challenges.
About 180 guests also experienced printing, tea art, calligraphy and other activities that night, and watched traditional Chinese folk music performances. On the 18th local time, the United Nations China Book Club also held a “Speech and Music, Harmony and Symbiosis” seminar to discuss Chinese music, language translation, etc., and invited Chinese musician Zhou Shen to conduct live exchanges and perform a special performance for the Chinese Language Day. The song “Ode to Peace” created promotes Chinese and promotes cultural exchanges through the power of music.
At the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, France, an event with the theme of “Chinese: Building a Bridge for Mutual Learning among Civilizations” displayed a large number of Chinese and French picture books, embodying distinctive Chinese elements such as calligraphy, paper-cutting, and ink painting. , the contents include Chinese myths, folk customs, folk stories, etc.
Qu Xing, Deputy Director-General of UNESCO: This year the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution to designate the Chinese Spring Festival as an official statutory holiday of the United Nations. This also reflects the international community’s emphasis on the Chinese language, Chinese traditions, and Chinese culture.
In South Africa, Poland, Venezuela and other countries, a series of United Nations Chinese Language Day activities have also brought Chinese culture into the hearts of people of different nationalities.
Polish student Laniya: I like Chinese culture and history very much. When I was a child, I read the story of Mulan and found the Chinese language very interesting.
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