China News Service, Guiyang, February 4 (Reporter Yang Qian Pu Wensi) On the occasion of the Year of the Dragon, the Guizhou Provincial Museum of Ethnology, in conjunction with the China Cultural Relics Newspaper and more than 60 cultural and museum institutions in China, launched the New Year Special Exhibition on the 4th: Forging a Strong Community of the Chinese Nation Consciousness series exhibition "Dragon Walks in China - Jiachen Year of the Dragon Zodiac Cultural Relics Exhibition".
The worship of dragons complements the development of farming society and has penetrated into all aspects of Chinese culture and customs, becoming an important totem for many ethnic groups in China.
The picture shows the Miao batik dragon-patterned cow quilt on display. Photo by China News Service reporter Pu Wensi
The Guizhou Provincial Museum of Ethnology has selected 90 sets of precious cultural relics from various ethnic groups in Guizhou that reflect dragon culture and dragon images, covering several categories such as silver jewelry, embroidery, batik, paper-cutting, masks, wood carvings, and costumes from various periods. The exhibits are rich in content and exquisite in craftsmanship. , illustrates the rich connotation of dragon culture of various ethnic groups in Guizhou, and also reflects the historical process of inclusiveness and cultural exchange, exchange and integration of various ethnic groups.
Jiang Jinwen, an audience member who came to visit, said that the dragon is the only fictitious image among the twelve zodiac animals. He did not expect that there are so many dragon patterns in the daily necessities of various ethnic groups in Guizhou. The expressions of dragons in different regions of the same ethnic group are also different, some are delicate and some are rugged, which was something I had never thought of before.
The picture shows the dragon pattern embroidery on the Dong costumes on display. Photo by China News Service reporter Pu Wensi
According to Ma Fang, deputy director and associate research librarian of the Ethnic Cultural Relics Collection Research and Exhibition Center of the Guizhou Provincial Museum of Ethnology, the Chinese dragon has become the most important spiritual symbol and bond of the Chinese nation. There are many dragon patterns on the clothing, utensils, and silverware of all ethnic groups. The dragon is a mascot in the hearts of all ethnic groups, a beautiful symbol that protects peace, happiness, and peace in life. This can also be seen that each ethnic group has its own dragon worship and dragon culture, and it is also a testimony of the cultural exchanges and integration of various ethnic groups. (over)