Beijing Famous

Author: Qixin, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 1996-05-01
Features: The couplet is an excellent product of traditional Chinese culture, with a long history. From the Qin and Han dynasties to the Ming and Qing dynasties and even the modern era, it has been continuously inherited, developed, and widely circulated to this day. The couplet is closely tied to the political and cultural life of the Chinese people. Historically, grand events of both the official and civilian sectors were often recorded and celebrated with couplets, such as the completion of buildings, the commendation of meritorious figures, and the opening of shops, which were usually marked by solemn ceremonies and the hanging of couplets. During the Qing Dynasty, every emperor upon ascending the throne would hang couplets in the Daxing Hall of the Confucius Temple to express their aspirations. As a result, many couplets have glorious backgrounds, reflecting the social history and trends of their time. This album collects over 370 couplets from the imperial capital of Beijing, making it a comprehensive collection of renowned couplets in the city.