Rhythm in Chang'an: Decoding the Cultural Confidence Sample of the Ancient Capital Xi'an
2023-05-08
The pride and confidence in culture are the hallmarks of this city, permeated by the smiles and conversations of its citizens, so captivating... "This description from Pakistani actor Guangming is his deep understanding of this millennium old capital after settling in Xi'an for many years. Zhou Li and Qin system, Han style and Tang rhyme; The wind and snow in Ba Liu, the morning bell in Yan Pagoda... The ancient capital of Xi'an, with its long cultural heritage, diverse atmosphere, and poetic beauty, has been continuously passed down, and the string songs are endless. Cultural people: "Poetic Chang'an" makes citizens confident and calm at the foot of the Qinling Mountains. In Baolong Village, Chang'an District, Xi'an City, a homestay called "Rongshe" is elegant and exquisite. Young musician Liu Zilong is away from the hustle and bustle of the city and works here. In the evening, on the willow tops of the moon, he summoned guests to sing a folk song softly: "The green mountains of Chang'an, the smoke from the ancient path, the idle clouds are gone, the swallows are still..." A thousand years ago, the Tang Dynasty poet Wang Wei also came here, shocked by the unparalleled scenery before him, and couldn't help but write a legendary poem: "Taiyi is near the capital of heaven, connecting mountains to the corner of the sea. When white clouds look back and merge, the green mist enters and sees nothing. There is a clever connection between poetry, history and reality. Xi'an is a city of poetry. During the Tang Dynasty, countless literati and literati visited Chang'an, either to make friends through literature or to sing and drink. Fan Chuan, Wuling, Qujiang, Leyou Yuan... These place names that are still in use in Xi'an today have frequently appeared in famous Tang poems. In each poem, there is the glorious past of Chang'an and the vitality of Xi'an today. The tower rises like a surge, towering alone in the heavenly palace. "" At the inscription below the tower of mercy, there is the youngest among the seventeen people. The Da Yan Pagoda, originally built in the Tang Dynasty, is now one of the most popular landmarks for tourists in Xi'an. Climbing the pagoda and visiting Chang'an, one can experience some of the youthful pride of Bai Juyi's inscription on the Wild Goose Pagoda in the past. Amidst the green smoke of Lishan Mountain, the painting of Xiyang resembles that of Jiangnan. Looking back at Chang'an, embroidered piles are formed, and thousands of doors open on the mountaintop. The beauty of Lishan remains the same, while the love and hate in the colorful pile have moved from poetry collections to the stage. The real-life historical dance drama "Song of Eternal Sorrow" is exciting and captivating, attracting the audience to linger and forget to leave. Shaanxi renowned cultural scholar Shang Ziqin said that ancient Chang'an was the "capital" of poetry. Today, Xi'an is still a city where one can recite Tang poetry and return home. "Xi'an integrates the style of the ancient capital with modern life, retaining ancient charm and nostalgia." The poetic scenery is hidden on the subway platform in Xi'an. The "Dunhuang Flying Sky" at Hangtian Avenue Station, the lights at Tang Paradise Station, and the greetings from all over the world at Daming Palace Station. Li Qingke, a tourist from Shanghai, said, "In Xi'an, the subway is a tunnel that travels through time and space to visit ancient times." Poetic life permeates the ordinary alleys of the ancient city. Walking in Xi'an, you can occasionally see elegant young people dressed in ancient costumes, singing in the ancient style and charm of the street market
Edit:He Chuanning Responsible editor:Su Suiyue
Source:Xinhua
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