Recently, foreign friends participated in a Licheng cultural experience event at Yushan Academy. With a keen interest in traditional Chinese culture, visitors from all over the world embarked on an unforgettable cultural journey.
Upon entering the academy, the foreign friends were immediately captivated by its quaint and elegant architectural style, featuring red walls, gray tiles, carved beams, and painted pillars. Every detail exemplified the sophistication and charm of traditional Chinese architecture. Inside the Rock Gallery, numerous rocks of various shapes and colors created a natural artistic spectacle. Staff members provided detailed explanations about the origin, characteristics, and cultural stories behind each rock, captivating the audience who often expressed awe at the wonders of nature and the Chinese appreciation of rocks.
The Tian Ao Literature and Art Museum displayed numerous artworks by Mr. Tian Ao, including paintings, calligraphy, and sculptures. As an outstanding representative of modern Chinese art, his works are filled with emotion and power, earning the admiration of the foreign friends. Through the explanations of staff, they gained a deeper understanding of Mr. Tian's artistic career and creative philosophy, fostering a deeper appreciation for modern Chinese art.
The Han Dongbing Memorial Hall showcased Mr. Han Dongbing's life story and academic contributions through various displays such as pictures, text, and artifacts. Mr. Han was a prominent cultural scholar who made significant contributions to the inheritance and development of traditional Chinese culture. The foreign friends expressed their utmost respect for Mr. Han's academic spirit and cultural sentiment, vowing to share this respect with more people in their home countries.
In the Qiu Chunlin Art Museum, Mr. Qiu's works are renowned for their meticulous brushwork and profound emotional expression, with each piece telling a captivating story. While admiring the works, the foreign friends also felt the charm and connotation of traditional Chinese art.
Entering the Zhegui Xiangcheng Library, it was like traveling through time and space back to the scholarly world of ancient times. The library houses a vast collection of ancient books and precious documents, showcasing ancient Chinese book collection culture and reading habits. Staff introduced the preservation and restoration of ancient books and the historical evolution of the library, providing the foreign friends with a more intuitive understanding of Chinese history and culture.
The Ming-style Intangible Cultural Heritage Firewood Furniture Exhibition Hall was another highlight of the event. The furniture displayed here is handmade using traditional craftsmanship, each piece embodying the wisdom and dedication of craftsmen. Led by staff, they learned in detail about the characteristics and manufacturing processes of Ming-style furniture, expressing a keen interest in traditional Chinese furniture culture. They agreed that these furniture pieces are not only beautiful and practical but also treasures of traditional Chinese culture.
Besides visiting various exhibition halls, the foreign friends also personally experienced the art of juggling arrows in a vase (a traditional Chinese game) and the exquisite skill of archery. During the juggling arrows in a vase activity, they held arrows, aimed at targets, and hit them on the first try, experiencing the elegance and demeanor of ancient scholars. In the archery experience, they learned the basic postures and techniques of archery. Although they were beginners, everyone gave their best and made considerable progress. They stated that such experiences deepened their understanding and appreciation of traditional Chinese culture.
Additionally, the foreign friends were immersed in the culture of incense appreciation and pottery. During the incense appreciation experience, they learned how to appreciate the aroma and the artistic conception of incense. In pottery making, they crafted pottery pieces themselves, experiencing the amazing transformation from clay to art. They expressed that such experiences gave them a more intuitive understanding and appreciation of traditional Chinese culture, fostering a deeper love and respect for Chinese culture.
Through this event, the foreign friends not only gained a deeper understanding of the essence and charm of traditional Chinese culture but also enhanced their understanding and respect for it. They vowed to bring this unforgettable cultural experience back to their home countries and share the profound wisdom and unique charm of Chinese culture with more people. Meanwhile, they hoped for more opportunities to come to China for study and exchange, contributing to Sino-foreign cultural exchanges.