中秋節The Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival at Yuyuan has begun and will run from 17th September 2024 until October 7th. The Mid-Autumn Festival, which falls on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, is a traditional Chinese festival that celebrates family reunions and expresses gratitude. During this time, people eat mooncakes, which symbolize the full moon, and make wishes while admiring the moon. Lighting lanterns to illuminate the night sky is also an important part of Mid-Autumn culture, with the glowing lanterns symbolizing family unity and happiness.
0:00 Intro – 简介 1:41 Shooting Star Lanterns – 流星灯笼 5:02 Central Plaza – 中心广场 6:57 Central Plaza Dance Show – 中心广场舞蹈表演 12:12 Plaza in Front of Nine Bend Bridge – 九曲桥前广场 13:22 Dance Show at Nine Bend Bridge Plaza – 九曲桥前广场舞蹈表演 15:55 Nine Bend Bridge – 九曲桥 26:08 Golden Plaza – 黄金广场 28:23 Shooting Star Lanterns – 流星灯笼 30:44 Old School Field Road – 旧校场路 35:19 Central Plaza – 中心广场
▶Yuyuan Garden Yuyuan Garden is a historic garden located in Huangpu District, Shanghai, originally built in 1559 by Pan Yunduan, a wealthy merchant from the Ming Dynasty. The garden is renowned for its classical Chinese garden design, featuring ponds, bridges, rockeries, and traditional architecture that create a harmonious landscape. Due to its beautiful scenery and rich history, Yuyuan is a popular attraction for visitors. During the Lantern Festival, the garden is adorned with vibrant decorations, offering a magical experience to all who visit in which is located 269 Fangbang Middle Rd, 四牌楼 Huangpu, China, 200010 China, People’s Republic of China.
Shanghai Yu Garden, the cultural area of Greater Yu Garden, uses light and shadow as a medium and the autumn moon as a guide to decorate the two major festivals of Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day. From September 6th to September 26th, we will start the 2024 Yu Garden Mid-Autumn Moon Tour with the theme of “A heart with brilliance, a life without flaws”, and appreciate the oriental life aesthetics together. 🌕
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🌟[The moon is reflected in all rivers, and everything is round]-The central square uses “mirror” and “moon” as design elements, and cleverly uses mirror refraction to present the state of “one moon appears in all water, and all water and moon are captured by one moon”. 🌟[The four seasons are in order, and everything has its time]-The Nine-Curve Bridge relies on the myth of Chang Xi bathing in the moon in “Classic of Mountains and Seas”, and puts twelve rounds of bright moons on the bridge, allowing tourists to feel the luster of the full moon and the crescent moon, and experience the philosophical thought of “life has its own shining time”.
🌟【Meteors at Dawn】- Countless bright stars hang in the sky on Ninghui Road , blooming brilliantly. 🌟【Zespri Creative Lighting Set】- Golden Plaza, come and “dig the golden moon” together . In addition to the on-site fantasy lighting set display, there are also light and shadow floodlighting and Luna performances, multiple hidden ways of playing, waiting for you to explore!
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On July 19th 2023 , the multilingual website of the Forbidden City Palace Museum- Beijing, China, People’s Republic of Chinawas officially released at the Digital Cultural Tourism Development Forum of the 2023 China Internet Civilization Conference! The website covers five languages: English, French, Russian, Japanese, and Spanish, and will meet the needs of audiences with different languages.
On August 30th 2024 at the Wenhua Hall, Forbidden City Beijing , China, People’s Republic of China, the 千秋佳人 ——Special Exhibition of Figure Paintings from Past Dynasties in the Collection of the Palace Museum (Fourth Phase)” opened in the Wenhua Hall of the Palace Museum which 30the August to 31st October 2024. Paintings of ladies are a classic genre in traditional Chinese painting with a long history and important influence, including the graceful and elegant figures of the Six Dynasties, the gorgeous and plump figures of the prosperous Tang Dynasty, the dignified and beautiful figures of the Song and Yuan Dynasties, the slender and delicate figures of the Ming and Qing Dynasties… The faces of the people in the paintings have significant characteristics of the times, reflecting the changes in the social status and living conditions of women in different eras as politics, customs, and fashions changed. Through the 83 precious paintings in the museum collection exhibited in this exhibition, one can not only appreciate the peerless grace of women painted by painters of all ages, but also understand the spiritual strength and daily life interest of ancient women from the moving stories that have been passed down through the ages and are related to the country .
文华殿 Wenhua Hall The Hall of Literary Brilliance , or the Hall of Literary Glory or Wenhua Hall, is a hall in the outer court of the Forbidden City, located far east of the Hall of Supreme Harmony. In the early Ming Dynasty, the hall was originally used as the residence of the heir apparent. However, starting in 1536, Ming emperors began to use the building as a secondary hall. During both the Ming and Qing Dynasty, the hall hosted grand imperial lectures on Confucian classics and served as a place for the emperor to meet his scholars and officials. The hall was also where palace examinations papers would be reviewed and marked by nine readers who would be sequestered in the hall for two days. The hall gave its name to one of the seven different titles of grand secretary in late-imperial China. Becoming Grand Secretary of Wenhua Hall was considered to be an especially prestigious honour for high-ranking Officials ….
On July 19th 2023 , the multilingual website of the Forbidden City Palace Museum- Beijing, China, People’s Republic of Chinawas officially released at the Digital Cultural Tourism Development Forum of the 2023 China Internet Civilization Conference! The website covers five languages: English, French, Russian, Japanese, and Spanish, and will meet the needs of audiences with different languages.
The multilingual website of the Palace Museum is committed to establishing an international website that is concise, clear, easy to use for overseas audiences, and fits the construction of the modern civilization of the Chinese nation, including tour guides, information, panoramic tours, online exhibitions, collection appreciation, cultural topics, etc. Rich immersive content describing of the most detail collection that housed within the Forbidden City collection….
Tongzhi of the Qing Dynasty, anonymous, portrait of Empress Xiaoqinxian in auspicious clothes. Empress Xiao Qinxian (1835-1908), the Empress Dowager Cixi, commonly known as the Queen Mother of the West, entered the palace in the second year of Xianfeng (1852) and was given the title Lan Guiren. In the eleventh year of Xianfeng (1861), his son Zaichun became the successor emperor, namely Emperor Mu Zong Tongzhi. Mother is more precious than child, and she is revered as the Holy Mother Queen Mother. In the nearly fifty years of Tongzhi and Guangxu dynasties, she listened to politics behind the curtain several times. This picture depicts Empress Xiao Qinxian relaxing outdoors alone
13th December 2023 The flying snow is silent, and the sky and earth are vast.
14th December 2023 – A group of red walls and white snow send everyone a limited-time winter good morning. The snowfall in Beijing is still continuing today. Everyone must slide carefully when traveling and pay attention to safety!
The image axis of Xuanwei Riyong, the queen of Xiaozhenxian, who was anonymous in Tongzhi of the Qing Dynasty. Empress Xiaozhenxian (1837-1881), the Empress Dowager Ci’an, commonly known as the Empress Dowager of the East, was deeply loved by Emperor Xianfeng for her gentle personality. She entered the palace in February of the second year of Xianfeng (1852) and was granted the title of concubine. In May, she was promoted to Concubine Zhen, and in October she was enshrined as Queen. In the picture, she looks dignified, sitting calmly and calmly in a courtyard with blooming peonies. The four characters “Xuanwei Riyong” were inscribed by Emperor Tongzhi. The brushwork throughout the painting is neat and precise, the portraits are vivid and expressive, and the clothes are realistically depicted, leaving important image data for understanding the appearance of Empress Xiao Zhenxian when she was young.
I don’t know if the raindrops in the courtyard have fallen this morning, but I suspect that the forest flowers bloomed last night.
On the 14th December 2023 It snowed for two full days, meeting all our expectations for a snowy day. What winter wishes do you have yet to come true? willing____________.
There are flowers dancing outside the eaves, and the feeling of winter is deep in front of the window.
15th December 2023 Good morning on a Snowy Forbidden City Morning ..
Qianlong Emperor of the Qing Dynasty, unknown, scroll of Emperor Qianlong enjoying himself during his reign. The Qing Dynasty continued the tradition of the Han nation’s isomorphism of the country and the country. As the ruler, the Qing royal family often ordered painters or craftsmen to express lively scenes of baby play or to show them and their children together through painting, weaving, embroidery, sculpture and other artistic means in order to express their good wishes of having children and grandchildren around their knees. warm time. This picture depicts the scene of Qianlong Emperor Hongli holding his young son in his arms and watching the royal children lighting firecrackers in the palace garden to celebrate New Year’s Day. Emperor Qianlong’s gentle demeanor showed his paternal side besides being an emperor, making the picture full of infinite love and tenderness.
Qing Qianlong, Jia Quan, etc., the character pictures are posted. This hanging painting was painted by Jia Quan, a court painter of the Qianlong Dynasty, and others. It was used as an interior decoration painting and was posted in the Yucuixuan in the Ningshou Palace Garden (commonly known as the Qianlong Garden) in the Forbidden City. Yucuixuan was built in the thirty-seventh year of Qianlong’s reign (1772). The pavilion is divided into three rooms with 槅 fans. This picture is posted on the back eaves wall of the main room. This picture shows the indoor leisure life of concubines and royal family members enjoying themselves in early spring. The cheerful atmosphere dispels the chill and expresses the royal family’s good wishes for the happiness and peace of the people in the world. As the couplet on the picture says: “Hundreds of millions of people live longer, and a peaceful year brings a peaceful spring.
Qianlong, Fugui, and Sui Dynasty axis of the Qing Dynasty. New Year’s Day is New Year’s Day. At the beginning of the new year, people celebrate in various ways. From the inscription “Chen Fu Gui Gong Painting” on this picture, we can know that this picture was a work dedicated to Emperor Qianlong by the court painter Fu Gui. He cleverly used the theme of bidding farewell to the old year and welcoming the new year as the theme. By depicting children wearing colorful beaded shoes, colorful crane cloaks, playing musical instruments, skating, setting off firecrackers and other lively scenes, he expressed his hope for the prosperity of the royal descendants and the prosperity of the hundred sons. Sincere blessings…
Have you ever wondered why the electric ironing tools we use in our daily lives are called “irons”? Because its initial form is “fighting”! Our country has been using irons for more than 2,000 years. A copper bucket-shaped container has a built-in charcoal fire, and the iron can be pressed from above to smooth the fabric. As time goes by, the style of irons continues to change. During the Eastern Han Dynasty, an iron with its own “storage” base appeared. When not in use, the handle can be inserted back into the base, which is another exquisite decoration in the house; in the Wei and Jin Dynasties, there were also A “portable” iron with a long handle that can be folded appeared; in addition, heating the soldering iron tip directly in the fire is also a way to use the iron. Although the shape is constantly changing, the name “iron” is still used today, fulfilling the mission of “mediating the yang and harmony in the sky, flattening the beauty and fragrance of the world”, and “ironing” our beautiful life.
During the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty, there was a case of a colorful treasure. The top of the carved treasure case is in the shape of a rectangular plate, with a girdle underneath and double Kui patterns decorated with flowers between the tooth bars and horizontal beams. It has four curved legs and a square foot with mud support. The paint colors are red, yellow and green, and the surface is carved with a garden corridor. In the middle is a giant gourd with the word “大吉” and eight treasure patterns on it. There are many children around the gourd, holding flags, carrying lanterns, holding halberds and chimes, beating gongs and drums, watching calligraphy, or riding elephants. Most of them are scenes with auspicious meanings such as dramatic plots or treasure maps. interpretation. The bottom of the case is painted with black lacquer and is engraved with the name “Da Ji Bao Case” and the inscription “Made in the Qianlong Year” in gold.
In the mid-Qing Dynasty, ivory carvings flourished. The work is carved from ivory into a simulated pomegranate shape. The outer wall is divided into five petals. There is a mechanism on the top and a living axis on the bottom, which can be opened and closed freely. When closed, it looks like a complete pomegranate, with the skin dyed and lightly engraved with flowers and butterflies. When opened, it looks like a blooming flower. The inner wall is embossed with bat-flowing cloud patterns, and the bats are dyed red, which is homophonic to “Hongfu”. In the center is a round platform with carved railings on the edge. There is a two-story pavilion inside, which is exquisite and clear. Many characters are divided into several groups: some hold umbrellas and flags, as if they are traveling as ceremonial guards; some climb poles, perform horse tricks, and play lions, performing a variety of acrobatics; some pay homage, offer incense, and chat with each other… it is lively. street market scene. The craftsmanship is extremely exquisite and has a considerable degree of micro-carving. The pomegranate has many seeds, which means the pomegranate will bloom with hundreds of seeds. It is a common theme in the crafts of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. In the Work Documents of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Qing Dynasty, there are related records of the “ivory ashes-colored durian box with a hundred seeds” in the Yongzheng period; in the forty-fifth year of Qianlong’s reign (1780), the toothsmith Huang Zhao painted a paper pattern of “a hundred pomegranates opened in ivory” by another The toothsmith Yang Youqing made it; in the 15th year of Jiaqing (1810), the toothsmith Mo Chengji also drew and carved “Liu Kai Bai Zi”. This is the only known example of a similar work that has been handed down from generation to generation, or it may be one of the above records.
On December 20, “Cultural Confidence of Contemporary Museum People—Exhibition of Works by Staff of the Palace Museum and Anhui Museum” will be officially opened to the audience in the Zhai Palace Exhibition Hall of the Palace Museum. Through many types of art works such as calligraphy and painting, seal cutting, sculpture, lacquerware, etc., this exhibition fully demonstrates the vigorous and enterprising attitude of contemporary cultural experts, their broad and profound business skills, their sincere heart of dedication and dedication, and their determination to make new achievements. The ambition of boxing. This exhibition will be on display until January 21, 2024…
During the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty, a red sandalwood inlaid with jade picture of a hundred children was inserted into the screen. The screen is carved from rosewood, and inside the glass cover are double-sided openwork carvings of palaces, pavilions, mountains, rocks, trees, boats, lotuses, courtyards and other scenes. Among them are hundreds of white jade carved boys, some climbing high, some riding boats, some riding geese, and some holding lotuses. They are lively and lively, implying auspiciousness and the prosperity of a hundred children. The frame is inlaid with a silver piece and the words “engraved jade Baizi screen” indicate its product name. The base of the screen is engraved with many poems from the “Inscribed Jade Baizi Screen” made by Emperor Qianlong, including Wang Jihua, Liang Shizheng, Liu Tongxun and other ministers.
During the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty, there was a strong pot with a pink color baby play picture on a rouge red ground and a white ground. The jar has a straight mouth, short neck, cylindrical belly and ring feet. Attached is an umbrella-shaped cover with a raised folded edge and a bead-shaped button on the top. The inner wall of the jar is glazed with turquoise green. The cover, the shoulders of the outer wall of the jar, and near the bottom are made of purple rolling tracks, on which are painted in pastel colors a pattern of upturned clouds, and the interior is decorated with folded branches. The belly is painted with the fire scene of the Infant Play Club. In the picture, some babies are holding lanterns, some are playing drums, cymbals, and trumpets, some are holding lions and playing with balls, some are riding horses, and some are setting off firecrackers. They are surrounded by rocks, houses, plantains, and travertine. Wait, it’s a joyous and lively scene. The neck and shins are painted with blue material for a week. The outer sole is glazed with turquoise green, and the six-character and three-line inscription “Made in the Qianlong Year of the Qing Dynasty” written in alum red color is left blank.
On July 19th 2023 , the multilingual website of the Forbidden City Palace Museum- Beijing, China, People’s Republic of Chinawas officially released at the Digital Cultural Tourism Development Forum of the 2023 China Internet Civilization Conference! The website covers five languages: English, French, Russian, Japanese, and Spanish, and will meet the needs of audiences with different languages.
The multilingual website of the Palace Museum is committed to establishing an international website that is concise, clear, easy to use for overseas audiences, and fits the construction of the modern civilization of the Chinese nation, including tour guides, information, panoramic tours, online exhibitions, collection appreciation, cultural topics, etc. Rich immersive content describing of the most detail collection that housed within the Forbidden City collection….
At the end of the Qing Dynasty, the Shouhuang Palace held a wedding ceremony in the wedding tent was temporarily . The wedding tent was temporarily built in the Shouhuang Hall. When the emperor and queen saluted in front of the ancestors’ holy faces, they had to change the dragon robes they wore when leaving the palace into sacrificial robes. This is the place for changing clothes. In order to build the wedding tent, the palace specially made hot samples, that is, three-dimensional models. The sample shown in this picture is still well preserved. It can be seen from the roof pattern that the diamond-shaped opening is decorated with dragon, phoenix and “囍” patterns.
清宁强英 – Exhibition of Glass Collection from the Palace Museum” jointly organized by the Palace Museum and the Guardian Art Center will open on December 23, 2023 at the Beijing Guardian Art Center. This exhibition is the fifth major special exhibition jointly launched by the Guardian Art Center and the Palace Museum. It is also the first large-scale display of Chinese and Western glass cultural relics and related research results from the 17th to the 20th centuries outside the museum. The exhibition selects more than 120 pieces (sets) of glass cultural relics collected by the Forbidden City, and uses three units: “Yao Yan Reflects Color”, “Into Fire and Flowing Gold” and “Flowing Scenery and Ningxia” to display the color, shape, shape, and color of fine glass products in all aspects. Decoration, craftsmanship and their use in courtly life. Presenting to the audience a visual feast that brings together Eastern and Western craft cultures and blends traditional and modern aesthetic styles.
Exhibition location: Guardian Art Center Exhibition time: December 23, 2023 to March 10, 2024
Encounter Ancient Characters in the Forbidden City -Today, Xiaoji will take you to learn about the food in the oracle bone inscriptions – “millet”. The lower part of the character ” millet ” represents the roots of the plant, the middle represents the branches, and the forks at the top represent the ears, which vividly depicts the appearance of millet. The origin of millet is in China. It is one of the oldest crops in our country and is listed as the leader of five grains. Its seeds are light yellow and are called yellow rice after peeling. They are slightly larger than millet and can be used to make food and are often used to make wine. It is an important grain in northern my country.
1st December 2023 – In the winter of the world, the feathers are flying. The end of the year is approaching, looking back and looking forward to it. What gains and changes have you made this year? Hello December. fall in love with the forbidden city….
Yongzheng of the Qing Dynasty, anonymous, Yinzhen Xingle scroll. The concubines took care of their husbands and raised their children, were virtuous and filial, and became a model for women all over the world to follow. This month’s content not only presents the leisure activities of the concubines in the palace, but also shows the Qing royal family’s eager desire to have descendants around their knees. This picture shows Yinzhen wearing blue casual clothes and sitting indoors with a majestic expression. The concubines stood outside neatly dressed and elegantly behaved. Even in casual occasions like the courtyard, they who have received strict palace training and regulations do not dare to talk and laugh casually in front of their husband, who is the emperor.
This month’s dailyforbidden City will launch the theme of amboozhenxin , inviting you to appreciate the different forms of bamboo among the treasures of the Forbidden City. Good night tonight comes from the Song Dynasty Baitou Cong Bamboo Illustration Page.
Qing Qianlong, Chen Mei, Yue Man Qingyou picture album page. According to Emperor Qianlong’s decree, the court painter Chen Mei drew the album “Yueman Qingyou Tu”, which shows the life of court women. This picture is one of them, depicting beauties begging for tricks under the plane trees in July. “Wanshu Miscellaneous Notes” written by Shen Bang in the Ming Dynasty said: “On July 7, a bowl of water was poured into the sun. Each of them dropped a small needle on the water surface, and slowly looked at the shadow of the sun on the bottom of the water. It could be scattered like flowers, moving like clouds, as thin as a thread, or as thick as a thread. Like vertebrae, because of the skill of divination by women.” The picture shows the women gently putting the small needle into the bowl and observing it carefully. Ingenuity was the common wish of women from all walks of life at that time, even noble ladies who had no worries about food and clothing were no exception….
Swamp tits are small in size, lively and agile in movement. Although the word “swamp” is in the name, they do not actually live in swamps. They mainly live in forest areas and often move in the canopy of coniferous forests and mixed coniferous and broad-leaved forests. , or cling to branches to feed on insects, and often go to bushes to peck at them. It is generally more common near water sources or humid forest areas. It is also found in parks, orchards and other environments in winter. The male and female swamp tits are of the same color. The top of the adult bird’s head to the back of its neck is metallic black. The cheeks, ear feathers and sides of the neck from the side of the head below the eyes are all slightly grayish white. There is a black feather at the base of the lower beak. From a distance, it looks like He has a black goatee-like beard. Except for the breeding season, swamp tits mostly gather in small groups and also mix with other tits
Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty, unknown, Hongli Weihu obtained the deer picture scroll. This scroll is the only existing painting showing the imperial concubine following the emperor on a hunt on horseback. The picture depicts the Mulan Paddock in autumn. The imperial concubine follows Qianlong Emperor Hongli, who is drawing his bow and aiming, and offers him an arrow at a critical moment. In the end, the running deer is hit by an arrow and dies with the close cooperation of “the husband sings and the wife follows”. The princess’s hairstyle and clothing in the picture all have exotic characteristics. It is speculated that she may be Rong Fei from the Uyghur ethnic group, the legendary Xiang Fei. She entered the palace at the age of 27 and was favored by Emperor Qianlong. Her living habits and religious beliefs also received the emperor’s respect and special care.
“Qiu Hong” is a famous guqin piece handed down from generation to generation. According to legend, it was composed by Guo Chuwang, a master of the Zhejiang guqin school in the Southern Song Dynasty. The whole song is divided into thirty-six sections, making it one of the longest Qin pieces after “Guangling San”. This song uses the image of Qiu Hong flying high and marching southward, embodying ideal connotations such as “huacai” and “faithfulness”. The melody is bold and simple, the rhythm is ups and downs, and the fingering tone is high and ancient, which makes people listen. Later, I had the feeling of reaching Pingsha and thousands of miles in one fell swoop.
Horizontal axis (part) of four events of the Qing Dynasty Qianlong, Anonymous, Emperor Qianlong’s Banquet. This picture shows the concubines accompanying Emperor Qianlong to attend the banquet held by Mulan Qiuyi, and watched the lively and exciting performances of the “Four Events”, namely “Horse Fraud”, “Shibang”, “Sumo” and “Jiaojun”. As the female relatives of the harem, although they cannot attend the main venue, they can still escape to the yurt camp behind the mountain and experience the same banquet atmosphere as the main venue. Whether he was hunting in the east or north, or going to the south of the Yangtze River, Emperor Qianlong would always take his concubines with him. Mountains and water, everywhere you go, there are scenery, which undoubtedly adds endless fun to the concubine’s closed inner court life…..
On the 3rd of December 2023, in China, People’s Republic of China National Constitution Day When the court meets the Forbidden City, when the rule of law and culture meet, what kind of brilliant sparks will be produced?
On December 3, the Palace Museum and the Beijing Second Intermediate People’s Court jointly held an event themed “Carrying forward the spirit of the Constitution and building a China governed by law” to welcome the 10 National Constitution Day . Hundreds of children from Jingshan School and Banchang Primary School were invited to attend the event. Take an interesting “Constitutional Education Class”. Under the leadership of the teacher, the students searched for the legal beast Haechi in the Forbidden City, learned the history of the Forbidden City along the way, and passed on the memory of the nation under the influence of culture. They listened to the lectures on the Constitution, recited its articles, made handwritten newspapers on the spot, and had discussions with the Constitution. Intimate contact and immersive experience of a journey to find the roots of traditional legal culture and a journey of exploration of the spirit of modern rule of law.
On July 19th 2023 , the multilingual website of the Forbidden City Palace Museum- Beijing, China, People’s Republic of Chinawas officially released at the Digital Cultural Tourism Development Forum of the 2023 China Internet Civilization Conference! The website covers five languages: English, French, Russian, Japanese, and Spanish, and will meet the needs of audiences with different languages.
The multilingual website of the Palace Museum is committed to establishing an international website that is concise, clear, easy to use for overseas audiences, and fits the construction of the modern civilization of the Chinese nation, including tour guides, information, panoramic tours, online exhibitions, collection appreciation, cultural topics, etc. Rich immersive content describing of the most detail collection that housed within the Forbidden City collection….
Qing Dynasty, the emperor’s winter crown. The imperial crown is the crown and hat worn when wearing imperial robes. In the imperial attire system of the Qing Dynasty, imperial garb and imperial robes were the garments worn during major ceremonies, and were the highest-grade among the garments of the Qing Dynasty. The “Great Qing Hui Dian” of the Kangxi Dynasty records: “The emperor’s crown and attire were decided in the first year of Chongde, and the crown was inlaid with Dongzhu stones… It was decided in the 22nd year of Kangxi that in all grand ceremonies and altars and temples, the crown was inlaid with large Dongzhu stones. For the crown, the dress should be yellow, autumn fragrant, or blue… The queen’s crown dress: for any celebration ceremony, the crown should be set with east beads on the top, and the dress should be yellow, autumn fragrant, or blue.” By the time of the Qianlong Dynasty, the “Dynasty Ritual Utensils Illustration” described the costumes Made a more detailed classification. The ceremonial dress worn by the emperor during major celebrations consists of a court crown, court clothes, end cap, court beads, court belt, etc. When the emperor comes to the Taihe Hall to receive congratulations from princes and officials when he wears court robes for his wedding, he must also wear a court crown. This crown is the emperor’s winter crown.
Qing Dynasty, bright yellow kesi silk clouds and gold dragon pattern, leather edge men’s court robe. The court robe was the most important form of dress in the Qing Dynasty. It was the attire worn by emperors and empresses during court ceremonies. In addition to court crowns, formal attire also includes court robes, hoods, gowns, court beads, etc. The emperor must wear court robes when he holds a wedding ceremony to celebrate the Empress Dowager, and when he comes to the Taihe Palace to receive celebration gifts from princes, officials, and concubines. The court robe is in the style of a top and lower skirt, with a collar, arrow sleeves and a large placket on the right side. A sarong can also be worn over the court robe. This robe has a tapestry pattern of colorful clouds and golden dragons on a bright yellow ground and is trimmed with leather. It was probably worn by Emperor Guangxu when he held major ceremonies in winter.
“The sunset gradually sets in the west, and the sunset glow turns the sky red, as well as the locust forest and bamboo forest. There are fewer and fewer birds in the sky, but the gray starlings in the whole forest still don’t want to sleep prematurely. Look, these few days Just as they landed on the branches, those few flew up again… Inside and outside the woods, hundreds of birds were singing, calling for friends and chirping, like a waterfall falling into a deep stream, or like a stormy wave crashing on the beach. , the entire black locust forest and bamboo forest became a natural club.” The author of the essay “Gray Starling” is China’s first crane taming girl, Xu Xiujuan. She died in 1987 while rescuing an injured white swan from drowning. She was later Posthumously considered a martyr.
Today, we will get to know the gray starlings written by Xu Xiujuan. Gray starlings have a strong sense of community. In addition to moving in pairs during the breeding season, they often move in groups during the non-breeding period. In the Forbidden City, pay more attention to the grass or tall trees, you may be able to see them….
Qing Dynasty, Queen Xia Chaoguan inlaid with jewels and green velvet. The imperial crown is the most important among all kinds of crowns and hats. The various ornaments on the crown are symbols of the status and rank of the wearer. The more pearls inlaid on the top of the crown, the higher the status of the owner. The queen wears a crown of sable in winter and green velvet in summer. This queen’s crown is made of green velvet. There are three layers of phoenixes on the top of the crown. Seven birch-bark phoenixes and one Zhai are hung on silk threads on the top of the crown. The hanging beads are in the “five elements and two” style. It is one of the highest-ranking symbols in the crown of a concubine. First, it is the Xia Dynasty crown worn by empresses and empress dowagers of the Qing Dynasty when they wore formal clothes…
“Puzzle Figure” is a traditional toy in the Qing palace. It was designed by Tong Yegeng in the first year of Tongzhi in the Qing Dynasty (1862) based on the “Tangram”. It is composed of 15 different wooden boards, which are arranged and combined according to the principle of Bagua. The graphics that can be assembled are more abundant than the “tangram”. On the base of this “wooden puzzle picture”, an unknown prince or princess also drew a pony, which is very childlike and very cute. The cultural relics in the picture are on display in the exhibition
Qing Dynasty, coral carvings with 囍 characters and patterns on the beads. Chaozhu is a kind of pendant in the Qing Dynasty, hung around the neck and hanging on the chest. When the concubines of the Qing Dynasty wear court clothes, they must wear three strings of court beads, one hanging in the middle and two hanging crosswise. Depending on the rank, the beads worn are also different, so it is also a symbol of identity and status. The Queen’s Chaozhu belongs to the highest level. The queen wears a court robe and must wear a string of East beads on the front of her chest and two strings of coral beads on her armpits. This piece of court beads is made of red coral beads engraved with the character “囍”. The Buddha’s head and the pagoda are made of lapis lazuli. Yellow sash, used for the queen’s wedding
If you want to learn a foreign language, where should you start? This “Mongolian” study book by Emperor Qianlong can be used for our reference. In 1743, when Emperor Qianlong was on an eastward tour, he began to systematically learn Mongolian in order to communicate with the Mongolian princes and nobles he met along the way. In this book “Mongolian”, the translated Mongolian words are transcribed from Manchu letters to facilitate understanding and learning; in terms of content, it is mainly suitable for scenes such as meeting lamas in the Mongolian and Tibetan areas. It is highly targeted and focuses on phrases and sentences. , mostly contain spoken language components. “How’s the journey? When did you arrive?” “Is there snow on the road?” “How is the year?” It seems that regardless of ancient and modern times, to master a foreign language, most of them start with “300 Practical Conversational Sentences”!
Autumn leaves are still red, rustling and cold wind blows. Today is the beginning of winter , under the clear sky and setting sun, it is the early winter of Falling in Love with the Forbidden City .
Qing Dynasty, silver and gold-plated beaded stone collar. The collar, also known as a collar, was an accessory worn on the necks of concubines in the Qing Dynasty to distinguish their status. It was very valuable in the royal dowry of the Qing Dynasty. “The Qing Hui Dian Diagram·Crown Clothes·Contract” stipulates: “The Queen’s contract is engraved with gold and decorated with eleven east beads, with coral in between. There are two yellow sash hanging at both ends, with coral in each middle, and turquoise at the end. Two of each.” The higher the user’s status, the more Eastern beads will be inlaid. The same is used for concubines, concubines and concubines. This necklace is made of gold-plated silver, carved with hollow curly grass patterns, inlaid with two sections of rubies, two sections of ink jade, inlaid with red stones and pearls at intervals, tied with a golden ribbon, and four red and green stones at the corners.
During the Tongzhi period of the Qing Dynasty, women’s court robes were made of bright yellow silk embroidered with colorful clouds, bats and 囍 characters and gold dragon patterns. The queen’s dress consists of court crown, court robe, court gown, court beads, gold covenant and collar covenant, etc. It is made like the emperor’s dress. When the emperor receives congratulations from the court on his wedding day, the queen must also wear court robes, crowns, collars, court beads, colorful silk ribbons, etc. This queen’s court robe has a large placket with right flap, round collar, horse hoof sleeves, attached collar, and straight body style. The court robe is bright yellow, with silk embroidered with the word “囍”, colorful clouds and golden dragon patterns. It should be worn by the empress at the wedding of Emperor Tongzhi.
During the reign of Emperor Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty, he wears a green gown with clouds, bats and emblems, and a golden dragon pattern. This gown was worn by the concubines of the Qing Dynasty when celebrating grand ceremonies. It is slightly shorter than the court robe and is worn over the court robe. The gown has a round collar, double lapel, sleeves, and left and right trains. The whole body is decorated with colorful silk and gold embroidery patterns, with two flat gold embroidered dragons on the chest and back. The embroidered seawater cliff is densely covered with colorful clouds and the word “囍” pattern, which is suitable for the wedding.
Qing Dynasty, gold hoop inlaid with rubies and red satin color. Caixi is a kind of scarf used by the imperial concubines in the Qing Dynasty. It is mostly made of silk and satin and is narrow at the top and wide at the bottom. When in use, it is hung on the second button of the court gown and hangs down on the chest. This colorful silk ribbon is made of red silk with embroidered patterns on the front such as bats, Ganoderma lucidum, peach fruits, the Eight Immortals, and seawater cliffs. The upper end is a green and white jade ring, with eight groups of sixteen pendants, and various gemstones at the bottom. A red coral flat bead with a dragon pattern is dropped from the top of the yellow ribbon, and a tourmaline drop is placed on each corner of the gold lace support. The colors and embroidered decorations of different colored silk ribbons can be used to distinguish the rank of concubines.
What did the ancient “coach” look like… In, we reviewed the scene of the autumn sentry deer in the Qing Dynasty palace. In addition to setting up ambushes for hunting, horseback shooting is also a national skill developed by the Manchus in their long-term hunting life. It was designated as a “national policy” in the Qing Dynasty and an important assessment subject for members of the Eight Banners. The Xi Yi Huating exhibition at Prince Gong’s Mansion Museum displays several Qing court riding and archery equipment, including bows and arrows, quivers and saddles. The photo materials in the exhibition hall also show an important prop for learning equestrian-a wooden saddle, which can be called an ancient version of a “coach” and provides a window for us to understand the riding and shooting culture of the Qing Dynasty..
In the 1920s, Wanrong dressed up in old photos for her wedding. Guo Bulo Wanrong (1906-1946), courtesy name Muhong and nickname Zhilian, was a native of Zhengbai Banner in Manchuria and the wife of Emperor Puyi of the Qing Dynasty. Wanrong and Puyi got married in 1922, and the wedding was held in the Forbidden City, imitating the emperor’s wedding ceremony. During the wedding, Wanrong wore court clothes, a court crown on her head, a collar and court beads around her neck. She was dressed according to the Qing Dynasty queen’s dress. This is an old photo from that time….
Emperor Kangxi was very interested in natural science subjects such as mathematics, astronomy, geography, pharmacology, anatomy, etc. Among them, the best results were in mathematics and astronomical calendar. Mathematics subjects such as geometry, algebra, trigonometry, and logarithms laid a good mathematical foundation for his future decisions such as advocating science and regulating the Yellow River. He also personally taught the princes how to use telescopes and observed solar eclipses together. The XiYiHuating exhibition at Prince Gong’s Mansion Museum displays Qing Dynasty drawing tools, logarithmic tables, telescopes and other cultural relics..
Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, gilded copper chimes with cloud and dragon patterns; Qingkuan et al. of the Qing Dynasty, pictures of wedding celebrations, edicts and banquets (details). The emperor’s wedding is one of the most important ceremonies in the palace. During major ceremonies, there is a Zhonghe Shao music band under the east and west eaves of the Hall of Supreme Harmony. Zhonghe Shao music belongs to ancient court music and has the highest standard among the music systems of the Qing Dynasty. Zhonghe Shao music was used in the wedding ceremonies of emperors in the Qing Dynasty, which was a symbol of the supreme status of the emperor and empress. During the emperor’s wedding ceremony, Zhonghe Shao music was played when the emperor ascended and descended.
Chime bells are an important instrument in Zhonghe Shao music. They are the “gold” musical instruments in the “eight tones”. There are a set of sixteen pieces, including twelve regular temperaments and four double temperaments (bass). The bell is gold-plated, with double dragon buttons, chiseled with cloud and dragon patterns, and is oval and hollow, with respective names cast on the back. When Zhonghe Shao music is played, the bells and chimes ring in harmony, and the golden sound vibrates.
During the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty, jasper chimes were made with golden clouds and dragon patterns. Chimes and bells are both important instruments in Zhonghe Shao music. The musical instruments used in Zhonghe Shao music are made of eight materials: gold, stone, silk, bamboo, gourd, soil, leather and wood. They are called eight tones, with a total of sixteen types. When the grand ceremony is held, Zhonghe Shao music is set up under the eaves of Taihe Hall. The “stone” in the “eight tones” of the chime is a musical instrument, with a set of sixteen pieces, and the name of the chime is the same as that of the chime. The thickness of the chime body adjusts the sound. This chime is made of Hetian jasper in Xinjiang and decorated with golden cloud and dragon patterns on both sides. It was made in the 29th year of Qianlong’s reign (1764)…
The beautiful elf yellow-rumped warbler, commonly known as “Tree Chuan’er”, is a small bird in the Forbidden City and difficult to identify. This little bird is not only beautiful to look at, but also has a nice chirping sound, which is loud, melodious and changeable. Commonly found in the middle and upper crowns of trees and some shrubs, it flies and jumps short distances between tree branches. In warm and sunny weather, it is relatively active in singing and foraging. The yellow-rumped warbler is a migratory bird in urban Beijing, mainly during its migration in spring and autumn. The chance of encountering it is relatively high from April to May and October to November every year…
The Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty, the gold-plated copper bell at the entrance of Yongniu Bridge was Zhonglu. Bells and special chimes are important ritual instruments used exclusively in the Qing palace and Shao music. In the twenty-sixth year of Qianlong’s reign (1761), Emperor Qianlong imitated the shape of ancient bells and made a set of twelve bells with gold-plated copper. Each bell was hung separately. The pitch was adjusted by the size of the bell body, and the sound of the bell became louder. The lower. Before the band plays, the bells are struck once, and at the end of the music, the chimes are struck once to create a golden sound.
During the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty, a special chime made of jasper depicting golden clouds and dragon patterns was produced. After Emperor Qianlong cast the bell, in order to complete the ritual and music system, he also added a set of twelve special chimes in the same year, one for each, and they were used in the same way as the bell. The special chime is made of a whole piece of Xinjiang Hotan jasper and is crafted by Suzhou jade craftsmen. The body of the chime is obtuse-angled rectangular, with both sides decorated with golden clouds and dragon patterns. The gold and green contrast with each other, and the decoration is gorgeous. On the left and right sides of the upper part of the stand are phoenix heads. The page board is decorated with phoenixes pierced by peony patterns, and the lower part supports a reclining duck. There are twelve special chimes in a set, corresponding to the twelve rhythms made in the Qing Dynasty. The pitch is adjusted by the size of the chime body. The larger the chime, the lower the pronunciation. Each chime is hung separately, so it is called special chime. When used, different special chimes are chosen according to the rules for each month, such as “Taicu” corresponding to the first month, and so on. The use of special chimes reflects the political concept of Emperor Qianlong advocating Confucian ritual and music education…
Daju, who was covered in autumn fat, couldn’t resist the howling autumn wind and started playing “hide and seek” under the stone fence. This weekend, have you decided where to go to “cat”?
Yellow satin embroidered cloud and dragon pattern (replica). Hui was the commanding tool of Heshao music in court performances in the Qing Dynasty. When the music was under his command, the music was composed, and when it was under his command, the music stopped. The main body of the robe is made of bright yellow cloud satin, embroidered with colorful rising dragons, clouds and fire beads. The upper part is made of blue satin, embroidered with nebulae. In the middle is the sun wheel, with the word “中和” embroidered on it. The lower end is embroidered with seawater and river cliffs. The upper and lower parts of the muzzle are pierced with gold-painted crossbars, with double dragons carved on the upper part and landscapes carved on the lower part. The harem is hung on a red pole, the end of the pole is decorated with a copper-plated dragon head, and the lower part is inserted into a gold-lacquered wooden base. The chariot shown in the picture is a replica, and the red pole and stand are left over from the Qing palace
“Roasted pears” is a popular snack on the streets in autumn and winter today. The middle of the pear is hollowed out, filled with red dates, rock sugar and other ingredients, and then slowly roasted in the oven. The roasted pears are soft in the mouth, sweet and mellow. Chinese people have a long history of eating pears, and they eat them in different ways. Fresh food is the most common, and steaming and boiling are also common practices. There is a poem that goes, “The old man in the Tian family has nothing to do, and the pear steamed in the steamer during the day has a dull fragrance.” In ancient times, The method of roasting pears is similar to today’s roasted pears. The story of “burning pears to give secretion” in the Tang Dynasty is well known. In addition, there is also a poem in the poem, “I still remember the wind and snow in the official Chengcheng, and the fire burned pears together at night.” Burning pears is the joy of gathering around the fire at night.
There are many ways to eat pears, which one do you prefer?
