Local Culture
Beijing Local Culture
Beijing has had more than 3000 years since its construction. It was the central of polity and culture since Liao Dynasty and Jin Dynasty which has a profound historical deposit. Chinese ethnic minorities’ cultures and Beijing elegant culture and folk culture merge together and come into being the unique Beijing culture and make a great significant influence to the development and generation of Chinese culture.
From Yan Dynasty and Zhao Dynasty of the Warring States to unity of the whole ancient China by Qin Dynasty, from An Lushan Rebellion in Tang Dynasty to Mongolia fighters down south, Beijing has experienced the prosperity and flourish of Ming Dynasty and also witnessed Qing Dynasty to fall from the pinnacle of its power. Being hundreds of years of capital of great countries, Beijing has its own cultural atmosphere, namely, liberality, solemn, traditional with leisure and elegance.
Currently, at the mention of “Lao Beijing”, people will first think of Hutong and Siheyuan building. In fact, Beijing is composed by numerous Hutongs and Siheyuan buildings. They are places which Beijing people live in and cultural types of Beijing people. Although they are closed, they are full of kindness and the whole family can live a happy life with respect and order relationship. Although this traditional lifestyle is collapsing and declining, its cultural quintessence is deeply embedding in the blood of Beijing people and can never wipe out.
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The history of China Great Wall
The Great Wall (Chángchéng) is well-known for its magnificent appearance which presents the essence of the wisdom and diligence of the ancient Chinese people. It was started to be built in the Warring States Period and repaired and reinforced later on during many dynasties. The original purpose of the Great Wall was to protect the kingdoms from being attacked by Xiongnu in the Warring States Period...
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The history of Beijing Hutong
The term “Hutong” (hútòng) originally means “water wells” in Mongolian language. A Hutong is a narrow alley or street typical in Beijing, China. They are formed by Siheyuan (traditional compounds with houses around a courtyard). Surrounding the Forbidden City, most of the Hutongs were built during the Yuan Dynasty (1206-1341), Ming (1368-1628) Dynasty and Qing (1644-1908) Dynasty...
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Beijing Temple Fairs
“Temple fairs” (Miao hui) evolved from groups of vendors did business around temples when many people came to pay tribute to gods during traditional festivals. This practice gradually developed into a regular event. Nowadays, temple fairs are important and exciting destinations for Chinese people during festivals, especially during the Spring Festival. Temple fairs are intangible cultural heritages of China...
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Introduction to Kungfu
Beijing Red Theater is located at Xingfu Street, Congwen District. It was originally the Workers’ Cultural Palace Theater. After the restoration by Tianchuang International Performance Team, the theater has now boasted state-of-the-art stage lights and other equipments, making the stage effects imposing with great originality. And in this theater, nameless legends of Chinese martial arts (Kungfu) have been on performed. The Legend of Kungfu and Beijing Red Theater have become a legend in the performance communities of Beijing...