Chinanews.com, Beijing, December 21 (Reporter Yu Lixiao) "Meeting the Temple of Heaven-Beijing's 600th Anniversary History and Culture Exhibition" opened at the Temple of Heaven Park on the 21st. The exhibition exhibited 268 pictures and precious historical photos, including Numerous photos are debuting.
The Temple of Heaven in Beijing was built in the 18th year of Yongle in the Ming Dynasty (1420). It is the largest surviving ancient building complex in the world. 2020 marks the 600th anniversary of the completion of the Temple of Heaven.
As the highlight of the 600-year anniversary of the completion of the Temple of Heaven, the content of this exhibition includes the foreword, the cultural inheritance of sacrifices to heaven, the establishment of the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, the formation of the Temple of Heaven, the reform of the architectural regulations, the decline of the Imperial Altar, the transformation of public parks, and the protection and rebirth of the ancient altar , World Heritage Development and 10 sections.
The model of Prayer Hall in the exhibition.
Photo courtesy of Temple of Heaven Park
Walking into the exhibition hall, a satin hanging curtain first came into view.
According to on-site experts, this is a satin hanging curtain made from the Qing Dynasty's "Dajialushutu". The picture above vividly shows the grand scene of the honor guard when the Emperor Qianlong went to the Temple of Heaven to worship the sky.
The design also embodies the moiré symbolizing "heaven" in several details and the combination patterns of ritual vessels for offering sacrifices to the heavens.
The design of this exhibition highlights the characteristics of the Temple of Heaven. The main color of the exhibition is blue, gold and red according to the architectural style of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests.
This exhibition introduces the heritage of ancient Chinese culture of sacrificing to heaven, taking the key year of the 600-year completion of the Temple of Heaven as the time node, and interpreting the value and heritage of the Temple of Heaven’s world cultural heritage by showing the restoration, transformation, transformation, and protection of the Temple of Heaven. charm.
The exhibition captures pictures of the Temple of Heaven in ancient books and precious historical photos from major modern and contemporary events, showing the evolution of the times.
According to on-site experts, many photos of this exhibition are on display for the first time, including precious historical photos of Yuan Shikai's worship at the Temple of Heaven, the formation of a bacterial force by the Japanese occupation of the Kagura Department, and the overhaul of the ancient temple of the Temple in the 1930s.
According to the schedule of the event, the Temple of Heaven Park will also organize a live event called "Tiantan Dialogue with the Stars" that night. Experts from the Temple of Heaven Park, Beijing Ancient Observatory, Beijing Planetarium and the Chinese Photographers Association will surround the Temple of Heaven in front of the magnificent Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. The themes of history, culture, architecture, twenty-four solar terms and ancient astronomy are interpreted on the spot, allowing the audience to learn about the Temple of Heaven, astronomy, and traditional Chinese culture on a special day like the winter solstice.
The exhibition is located in the Xipei Hall in the courtyard of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests.
At present, the gate area of the Temple of Heaven Park, the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, the Qiuqiu, and the Echo Wall scenic area implement real-name reservation bookings by time. Tourists who come to visit can follow the WeChat public account "Tiantan" and "Changyou Park", and book tickets through the designated ticketing platform.
The park specifically reminds visitors that because it is a real-name reservation for ticket purchase and real-name ticket inspection, please come to the park to bring your ID card and relevant documents used for ticket purchase.
At the same time, tourists are reminded to abide by the epidemic prevention and control management regulations, show a health green code, and cooperate with body temperature testing. Please wear a mask indoors, keep a safe distance, and do not get together or gather.
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