Illuminating the Splendid Jingzhou: Creating a Visual Feast Where Chu Culture and Lanterns Compete in Brilliance
Jingzhou, Hubei, is one of the famous historical and cultural cities, and it is also an important birthplace of Chu culture. As a significant part of Chinese civilization, Jingchu culture has had a direct influence on the creation of later poetry and songs. For example, 'The Songs of Chu' is a monument in Chinese poetry history and is also known as the source of Chinese Romanticism. Jingzhou is also the birthplace of Three Kingdoms culture. In various literary works, the name 'Jingzhou' appears frequently. In 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms,' many stories take place here, and countless literati have left enduring masterpieces here. The history and culture behind Jingzhou can be described as splendid and diverse.
Jingzhou's history can be traced back to the Paleolithic period at Jigong Mountain, where more than 20 Neolithic sites have been discovered, dating back 50,000 to 60,000 years. During the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, Jing was an alternative name for the ancient State of Chu. As the location of the Chu capital, with a city history of over 3,000 years, Jingzhou has a profound historical and cultural heritage. The brick city wall of Jingzhou ancient city is winding and straight, intact and sturdy, majestic and magnificent. In the Jingzhou Museum, there are many national treasure-level historical artifacts. There are also Zhang Juzheng's former residence, the Guandi Temple...
It is in such a historically rich and romantic ancient city that a grand New Year's Lantern Festival is in full preparation. On February 4, 2021, the New Year's Lantern Festival at Jingzhou Garden Expo Park will officially hold a lighting ceremony to bid farewell to the old and welcome the new, greeting the New Year with a warm atmosphere. This lantern festival skillfully integrates garden landscapes, lantern art, and traditional Jingchu culture to create a dreamy world of light and shadow.
At that time, within the Jingzhou Garden Expo Park, the ancient-style pavilions, terraces, and towers combined with the brilliant lights will create a wonderful atmosphere where modern art and ancient architecture complement each other. All kinds of lantern sets, resplendent with brilliant lights and flowing colors, will become the best gift from the ancient city of Jingzhou to the people during this Spring Festival.
