Interviews with famous people, intangible cultural heritage experiences, cultural readings… Visit the “joyful” reading carnival of Jiangsu Library

The most beautiful April day in the world. On the 29th World Book Day, libraries across Jiangsu planned a series of colorful reading activities such as celebrity interviews, intangible cultural heritage experiences, and cultural readings, presenting readers with a cultural feast full of books.

Rooted in the context and showing the beauty of traditional culture

Zhenjiang has a long history and profound cultural heritage. Many historical celebrities have an indissoluble bond with Zhenjiang. On the afternoon of April 20, in the Wenxin Lecture Hall of Zhenjiang Library, Professor Shen Weiwei from the School of Liberal Arts of Nanjing University told the story of the academic master Liu Yizheng, “the first humanities academician”, and also talked about Zhenjiang’s humanities history. . Teachers who participated in the compilation of “Zhenjiang Library” also combined with the compilation of the local chronicles of “Zhenjiang Library” to sort out and refine the cultural context of Zhenjiang that spans thousands of years for readers.

On World Book Day, many libraries share their insights and experiences with readers in the form of “famous lectures” and convey the power of reading. On the afternoon of April 21st, at the “Donglin Cultural Forum” in Wuxi Library, Professor Fang Xiaoyi of East China Normal University started with Chinese classical poetry and combined it with the ancient poetry of famous poets such as Tao Yuanming, Su Shi, and Bai Juyi to give a brief analysis of ancient poetry. The reading skills will lead everyone to deeply experience the beauty of ancient Chinese.

Su Shi attracted countless fans for his optimistic and transparent spiritual realm. In the eyes of Li Bo, professor and doctoral supervisor at the School of Liberal Arts of Nanjing Normal University, Su Shi also had an important identity – a scholar. On April 21, at the Nanjing Library, Professor Li Bo gave a lecture titled “Su Shi’s ‘book-style’ life” and introduced the story of the “scholar” Su Shi.

At the Nanjing Jiangbei Library (new library), CCTV host Kang Hui led readers to re-understand the mysteries of Chinese characters from the perspective of “telling the truth”. He listed words related to Nanjing such as “duck blood”, “bean curd”, “Xiaohang” and “Laisi”, starting from words about dialects, place names and food that are easy to mispronounce, allowing readers to understand the origin and formation of language. .

In addition, a series of unique experience activities also allow everyone to immerse themselves in the charm of traditional culture. The Zhenjiang Municipal Library planned activities such as papermaking, traditional Chinese medicine, mortise and tenon bridges, and water rubbing paintings. Reader Chen Dong experienced “ancient papermaking” for the first time. During the activities, he learned about the development process of papermaking and how to Distinguish between hemp paper, leather paper and bamboo paper.

Suzhou Library and Xuzhou Yunlong District Library integrate reading with traditional culture in the form of “markets”. Outside the Suzhou Library, there are more than 60 stalls including intangible cultural heritage, cultural and creative products, Internet celebrity catering, Suzhou-style refreshments, lecture salons, and handicraft experiences. Among them, “Deep in the South of the Yangtze River is Suzhou” written on the paper Jiangnan Experience activities take people into “Qing Jia Lu” and appreciate the beauty of the four seasons in ancient books. Xuzhou has introduced Xuzhou Bangzi Opera, an intangible cultural heritage, into the library, such as “Beside the Grand Canal·Hubu Mountain”, “Mother” and “Mu Guiying Takes Command”… Winner of the 18th Chinese Drama “Plum Blossom Award” and a famous Bangzi Opera performing artist Yan Ling put on a wonderful show for everyone, and the performances were sold out for two consecutive days.

Read while walking and explore the cultural treasures in the streets

City walks are one of the most popular ways to travel nowadays. Many libraries use the “walking and reading” method to span ancient and modern times, immersively “touch” Jiangsu’s unique cultural charm, and explore the cultural treasures in the streets and alleys of a city.

Jinling Library has launched the “Spark·City Search” column, which takes citizens on a “tour” through Nanjing’s neighborhoods and alleys to explore the city’s memories. The first stop is Wuyi Alley on the south bank of the Qinhuai River. From prosperity to decline to reconstruction, Wuyi Lane has witnessed the history of the two major families, Wang and Xie. Every brick and stone tells the story of the change of dynasties and the passage of time since the Eastern Jin Dynasty.

As the only province in my country that has rivers, lakes and seas at the same time, Jiangsu’s canal culture is not only found in books, but also imprinted in cultural landmarks along the coast. During this year’s Reading Festival, Nanjing Library launched the “Reading China Along the Canal” activity in conjunction with the libraries of eight provinces (municipalities) along the canal. On the afternoon of April 20, the Zhenjiang Special Session was launched. Gao Yifan, an expert from the research group of the Zhenjiang Branch of the Grand Canal Cultural Belt Construction Research Institute, led everyone through canal-related ruins such as Canal Road, Jingkou Station, Huju Bridge, Xijin Ferry, and Xinhe Street. A detailed and in-depth interpretation of the history and culture of the Zhenjiang section of the Grand Canal was conducted.

Lianyungang Library has planned the “Journey to the West Reading Route”. What is the origin of “Journey to the West” and Lianyungang? What kind of brilliance does Journey to the West culture bloom today? Under the leadership of “walking experts”, readers walk into Huaguo Mountain, pass through Beauty Pine, Strange Rock Garden, Seventy-Two Cave, Water Curtain Cave, and Sanyuan Palace, and interpret the humanistic stories behind the landscape, ancient buildings, and stone carvings.

Stroll along the wetland tidal flats on the coast of the Yellow Sea, surrounded by lush greenery, dancing cranes and the singing of deer. The Yancheng City Library organizes children to visit the Yellow Sea Wetland Museum. Here, young readers can enjoy a close-up view of the majestic sandbanks of the sea, the tranquility of the mist in the reeds, the wonderful splendor of birds flying together, and perceive the world’s natural heritage behind it. Stories and humanity.

Let the “visually impaired” group share the joy of reading

Everyone should read, and no one should be left behind.

The reporter noticed that on this year’s World Book Day, in order to fully protect the cultural rights and interests of special groups so that everyone who wants to read can have books to read, many public libraries have planned a series of reading activities for the visually impaired and other groups.

Nanjing and Xi’an, one in the east and one in the west, are both important birthplaces of Chinese civilization. They have many places of interest and are both famous historical and cultural cities. In order to enhance the interaction between readers in the two places, Jinling Library and the Shaanxi Provincial Library specially planned the “Tell You About My City” audio/video collection activity for visually impaired readers in the two places. Visually impaired readers can select places of interest, customs, food culture, etc., and use audio or video to describe their city.

On the morning of April 20, the third “Bright Reading” flash mob ceremony for visually impaired readers was launched at Nanjing Library. This activity is a new type of reading experience activity designed for visually impaired readers. Focusing on the theme of “traveling with words”, contestants are invited to listen to beautiful articles, watch movies, taste delicious food, follow the words to travel through ancient and modern times, and visit the majestic mountains and rivers.

Visually impaired contestants can read excerpts from “Making a Problem on the Water” by the well-known contemporary writer Ye Zhaoyan, visit the Qinhuai River and the Grand Canal, and appreciate the charm of water in Jiangsu; they can “watch” an accessible version of the popular national trend animated film “Chang’an Three”. In the clip “Ten Thousand Miles”, you can follow the famous poet Li Bai to the Yellow Crane Tower in the Tang Dynasty and read the poems that have been passed down through the ages; you can also listen to the audio and taste delicious special snacks, and “travel with the words” in a multi-sensory and multi-dimensional way. The organizers said they hope that in this way, they can protect the cultural rights and interests of visually impaired readers and enhance their sense of gain, happiness and spiritual strength.

Xinhua Daily·Intersection reporter Zhou Xian