China News Service, Shanghai, August 16th (Gao Zhimiao and Zhang Hengwei) Du Yan, a "Generation Z" youth born in 1998, walked into the "Why China" exhibition at the Shanghai Museum after her trip to Xi'an, where she received another copy from China. The "surprise" of history.
From South Korea, she told a reporter from Chinanews.com that she has recently developed a strong interest in Chinese history.
"Not long ago, I went to Xi'an to see the Terracotta Warriors and Horses, and today I saw the history of the Xia, Shang and Zhou Dynasties. What is really interesting is that despite the long history, you can also see the development of that era. I am very happy about the ancient ruins discovered in Henan."
As the first exhibition of the Shanghai Museum's "Why China" series of cultural relics and archaeology exhibitions, "Zhaizi China - Henan Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties civilization exhibition" recently opened in Shanghai.
This exhibition is guided by the Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Cultural Relics, the Henan Provincial Bureau of Cultural Relics, and the Institute of Archaeology, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, hosted by the Shanghai Museum and the Henan Museum of Art, and participated by 20 cultural and museum units including the Henan Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology, which will open the Shanghai Museum. The prelude to the "Why China" cultural relics and archaeology exhibition series held in cooperation with the major archaeological provinces in China.
Photo by Zhang Hengwei at the first exhibition of the "Why China" series of "Gen Z" youths at home and abroad
Mitu Poddar, an international student from Bangladesh, used archaeological discoveries to tell the story of China. Mitu Poddar used "surprise" to describe his mood after watching the exhibition.
"This exhibition makes me feel like I'm walking through that history, and some of the interesting artifacts are truly breathtaking. I would recommend friends to see this exhibition at least once."
Valeryia Sazanava, a Belarusian girl studying at the School of Media and Communication at Shanghai Jiaotong University, took a "dream-seeking journey" in the exhibition.
"Because I was deeply attracted by some stories from China when I was a child, such as the Cowherd and Weaver Girl, the grass boat borrowing arrows, etc., so I was very interested in Chinese history. This exhibition is also about Chinese history, which will give me a sense of exploring the land of China before. The secret feeling that happened." Xia Lan said.
Photo by Zhang Hengwei at the first exhibition of the "Why China" series of "Gen Z" youths at home and abroad
Wu Hao, a senior student majoring in radio and television at the School of Journalism of Fudan University, was deeply impressed by the exhibits (oracle bone inscriptions), "A knowledge of history can better help us understand today's Chinese culture and Chinese political system. Such an exhibition It not only has the function of popular science, but also increases cultural self-confidence.”
Wei Meihua from Myanmar took pictures of the impressive exhibits while watching the exhibition. Through professional explanations, she gained a new understanding of Chinese history.
"There is a story behind each cultural relic. Many of these utensils seem to be similar in appearance, but after understanding the story behind them, I feel that each one is very special."
Photo by Zhang Hengwei at the first exhibition of the "Why China" series of "Gen Z" youths at home and abroad
According to Chen Jie, deputy director of the Shanghai Museum, everyone can gain knowledge about China's past from the exhibition, and many exhibits have also appeared in Chinese history textbooks.
"Through the reorganization of the scene, we can actually evoke the accumulation of knowledge about the past. In fact, this exhibition can continuously deepen the visitor's experience of history. Regarding historical identity, there is no concept of distance and no fixed group." (End )