Jinli Street: Old Sayings (Series on Chuan Shu Culture Entering Thousands of Homes, Volume 2)

Author: Zhang Shaocheng
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: "Both noble and beautiful, it is truly the capital of Chengdu," as explained by Zuo Si in his "Three Capitals Fu · Fu of Chengdu." The annotation in "Shui Jing · Jiang Shui" states: "Wen Weng served as the governor of Shu, established lecture halls, and built stone rooms in the southern part of the city. Street names in the city are the subject of study in history, geography, linguistics, literature, sociology, and folklore. Chengdu's street names reflect many aspects of the history and culture of Bashu. Teacher Tao Liangsheng once said, 'People of Shu love literature, and their neighborhood signs are meticulously chosen. As the world changes and time passes, street names also evolve. This book comprehensively introduces famous calligraphers and painters from Sichuan. It covers the origins and inheritance of Bashu culture, historical and cultural heritage, ethnic and religious traditions, science and technology, folk customs, as well as famous cities, famous places, and famous figures. The book is factually accurate, concisely written, richly illustrated, easy to understand, and plays a positive and important role in popularizing, promoting, and spreading Bashu culture.'