The structure of the first sect in the world
One of the Twelve Scenic Spots of Huamen (with a long history)
Huamen consists of three parts: the base, the main door and the attic. It is a prominent building that is compatible with the styles of ancient buildings in various periods. Each part of this magnificent building contains profound cultural connotations. The Huamen Grand Stairs that first appears in front of us is a cultural landscape that symbolizes the origin of Chinese civilization. ?The 25-meter-long waterfall wall directly in front of the main gate of Huamen represents the water of the Yellow River, the mother river that gave birth to the Chinese nation, and the origin of Chinese civilization. A pair of giant hands above the base platform holds a pottery basin, which embodies the idea that labor creates history. Pottery is one of the important symbols of human development from the Paleolithic Age to the Neolithic Age. It was also the main utensil during the Yao and Shun eras. The stone sculpture of "giant hands holding pottery" symbolizes the status of civilization during the Yao and Shun eras. The 21 colored balls arranged from top to bottom in the middle represent the 21 historical dynasties after Yao and Shun, including Xia, Shang, Zhou, Qin and Han, etc., vividly showing the long historical process of the five thousand years of Chinese civilization starting from Yao and Shun. . The 56 yellow-brown steps in front of us represent the 56 ethnic groups, implying that Chinese civilization was jointly created by all ethnic groups over five thousand years. ?The wheel-shaped railings on both sides of the steps are used for the first time in the history of Chinese architecture. The majestic and thick stone carving wheels resemble the five thousand years of Chinese history, like rolling wheels, continuing the past and moving forward inexorably. The unique design of the Huamen Grand Staircase embodies the theme of the origin of China and ancestral culture, making people feel like they are tracing back to their roots as soon as they enter the Huamen. The stone sculptures on both sides of the large steps are called "welcoming beasts". They are holding their heads high and holding wine on their backs, welcoming everyone.
The second of the twelve scenes of Huamen (the gate opens and the country is prosperous)
The main gate is the core part of Huamen. It is tall and thick, majestic and solemn, and the national spirit is awe-inspiring. The three gates standing on the front symbolize the three ancestors of civilization, Yao, Shun and Yu, and intuitively embody the cultural theme of the gate of civilization and the gate of roots. The main door in the middle is 18 meters high, making it the tallest and largest door in the world. The bright red door leaf is inlaid with 81 copper nails in the traditional Chinese nine-nine system. It is solemn and upright, rich and auspicious, and gives people a strong Chinese complex. If you observe carefully, you can see that the two giant doors are half-open, which is the special meaning of Huamen's history and culture. According to historical records, "the name of China began with Yao", which means that Yao was the earliest national ancestor who appointed Kyushu and unified China. More than 4,700 years ago, Yao established his capital in Linfen, forming the earliest national structure. This was the beginning of the five thousand years of civilization history of the Chinese nation, and the historical status of the ancient oriental civilization was thus established. The half-open main door means that the door of Chinese civilization has just been opened by Emperor Yao. After more than twenty historical dynasties, Yao and Shun have jointly expanded the road of civilization for five thousand years. The Chinese nation has always been the strongest in the world. large nation. History has proved that the opening of a country is the beginning of civilization, and only the opening of a country can lead to the prosperity of civilization. In reality, this opened Huamen is also a symbol of the open door, which means that the country is opening up and moving towards the world and the prosperity of the country. Therefore, standing in front of this tall and majestic Huamen, you can feel the great significance of the opening of the country's gate 5,000 years ago to the Chinese nation, and at the same time, you can appreciate the powerful promotion of the opening of the country's gate 5,000 years later.
Third of the Twelve Scenes of Huamen (Yao, Tian and Shun)
This is a magnificent picture symbolizing the universe and human ancestors’ understanding of nature. The giant crystal sun in the center of the top door and the eight surrounding flaming planets form a "nine-sun sun". Nine blue halos extend outward around the sun to form a "nine-layered celestial body". The two arched lights in the north and south are like two The rainbow, with more than a hundred overhead lights shining like stars, contrasts with the sun and the celestial body, giving people a sense of change, deep tunnel, and infinite scope. This is based on the legend of "Yi shooting nine days" during the Yao and Shun period and the human ancestors' belief in the "nine heavens" Designed with the simple understanding of ancient society, it shows the civilized scene of "Yao, Tian, and Shun" in ancient society. This kind of landscape that uses natural celestial composition to imply ancient civilization is the first of its kind in China. While giving people a sense of loftiness and profoundness, It also gives people unlimited reverie.
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In response to this, the walls on the east and west sides show the humanistic characteristics of the Chinese nation in the form of text. The west side shows territorial divisions and historical dynasties, and the east side shows mountains, rivers and ethnic composition. Each Descendants of the Chinese nation can find their roots here, and their national identity and sense of belonging emerge spontaneously. This spatial structure that integrates humanities and nature allows Chinese civilization to be displayed three-dimensionally, allowing people to intuitively understand the heroic national soul and strong Chinese sentiment.
The Fourth of the Twelve Scenes of Huamen (Oriental Dragon)
The Huamen Hall is supported by eight dragon pillars that stand tall and majestic. The dragon is a symbol of the Chinese nation and a unique national culture of China. Chinese descendants are called the descendants of the dragon. The dragon is the totem worship of the relationship between man and nature in ancient times of the Chinese nation. Over thousands of years, the image of the dragon has also undergone a complex evolution process. In 1980, the pottery dragon plate unearthed from the Linfen Tao Temple was considered by historians to be one of the oldest dragon pictures in China and the most tangible evidence of the Chinese national dragon culture during the Yao period. It was known as the "first dragon in China". The large stone dragon plate in front of Guangyun Hall of Yao Temple Palace is a replica of the dragon plate of Taosi Temple. The eight giant dragons here were specially designed by Su Qingping, the governor of Yaodu District, based on the ancient dragon shapes of the Yao period. They are the first of its kind in China's coiled dragon shape. Shanxi is the birthplace of Chinese culture and is naturally the hometown of dragons. There was the "Taosi Dragon Pan" in Linfen more than 4,700 years ago, and the world-famous "Nine Dragon Wall" in Datong more than 600 years ago. Now Linfen has the unique "Eight Dragon Pillars". ?The Huamen Dragon Column is 14 meters high and made of bronze. It is currently the tallest dragon column in China. Its artistic value is that it is the first to create the oldest three-dimensional dragon shape in China. It has no horns or claws, is simple and simple, and contains all the changes. The second is to change the shape of the coiled dragon in the past. The dragon's body is not supported by four legs and coiled around the stone pillars, but is suspended and floating, as soft as flowing water and as strong as a stone peak. It looks spiritual and is ready to move. The eight dragons are arranged symmetrically, with their heads looking up, rising gracefully against the backdrop of colorful clouds and stone pillars and the celestial body on the top, like fire, clouds, electricity and wind, symbolizing the Chinese nation's evolution over the past five thousand years like the Oriental dragon. It is constantly growing and growing stronger and stronger.
Fifth of the Twelve Scenes of Huamen {Luan Jiuding}
Luan Jiuding, also known as Bagua Jiuding and Chinese Jiuding, is the treasure of Huamen. The tripod culture has a long history in China. There is a legend that "Shun cast nine tripods" very early. It reached its peak during the Shang and Zhou dynasties and became a symbol of power. It has always been respected as an important weapon of the country. Because of this, the tripod is also supreme in the minds of the people. Important figures are usually praised as "famous people", and those who keep their word are also called "one word and nine tripods". However, for thousands of years, the tripods unearthed in China have only the shape of a single tripod, and there has never been a "nine tripod". After research and verification, the mayor of Su Qingping District specially designed this "Nine Tripod" for Huamen Creative, and its modeling invention has been protected by national patents. The "Serial Nine Tripods" are made of bronze, 2.9 meters high and 2.4 meters wide. They are composed of a main tripod and a auxiliary tripod. The eight auxiliary tripods are connected to each other and connected around the main tripod to form a tripod supporting the nine tripods, and the nine tripods merge into one tripod. It is the Chinese The first artistic sculpture of nine tripods integrated into one in history, it is also a historical innovation of China's thousands of years of tripod culture. As you can see, the eight side tripods all have Bagua patterns. The whole body is composed of dragon and phoenix patterns, which integrates the oldest Bagua culture, dragon and phoenix culture and tripod culture in China. They are visually different from top to bottom, left and right, nine from a close view, and nine from a distance. Seeing as one means that ninety-nine things are united into one, and it shows that one word means ninety-nine things. It has extremely high artistic appreciation and collection commemorative value. The replica souvenirs of the Lian Jiuding are also Huamen's patented products, symbolizing national unity, national unity, integrity and wealth, good luck and well-being. This also means that Huamen is the door of unity, integrity and wealth, which will bring everyone Good luck and happiness.
The Sixth of the Twelve Scenes of Huamen {The Giant Couplet of the World}
The door and couplet are an important part of Chinese traditional culture. In China, almost every door has a couplet, and even if there is no door, there is a couplet. The thoughts and culture it describes, expresses and expresses are profound and infinite, and they are all expressed in the shortest words. Due to the strict regulation of couplets and neat counterpoints, long couplets naturally become difficult to couplets. Huamen is the best sect in the world, so of course it should be the best couplet in the world.
In order to collect this famous couplet, Yaodu District, with the strong support of the Chinese Couplet Society and the "Couplet" magazine, lasted a year to select. More than 300 famous couplet artists across the country participated in the compilation, and more than 200 works were submitted. At that time, District Mayor Su Qingping's proposition was "Five hundred words write five thousand years", which means that the couplet consists of 500 words. It is understandable how difficult it is to write five thousand years of history. In the first selection, none of the more than 200 works made the list. In the end, it was jointly planned by several famous figures from the top ten senior middle schools in the country, and written by Mr. Sun Mancang, the editor-in-chief of "Couplet" magazine. After several revisions and reviews, the final selection was made. ?Hung on both sides of the gate is this giant couplet. The first couplet mainly writes about five thousand years of change and development, and the second couplet mainly writes about five thousand years of thought and culture. As a literary work, this couplet cannot be flawless, but after all, it is the first couplet in Chinese history to write about China's five thousand years of history in 500 words. This couplet integrates history, literature, and calligraphy art. Reading one couplet can reveal five thousand years of history. It can be called a treasure in the couplet. This couplet is 10 meters long and 1.8 meters wide. It is made of refined copper. It is the largest couplet with the largest number of words in the country. It echoes the number one sect in the world and can be called the number one couplet in the world. ? Opposite to this long couplet, there is a Huamen-themed couplet on the east side of the gate. The upper couplet is "The fifty-six ethnic groups with Chinese origins have long rivers, long mountains, high mountains and the same root and nine continents." A brief history of our ancestors’ five thousand years.” This couplet starts from "China Huamen" and highlights the "same roots and ancestors". In just thirty-four words, it covers the five thousand years of time and space of nature, history, nation and dynasty. It is integrated with the hall environment, making Hua The cultural theme of the door is clear at a glance.
Seventh of the Twelve Scenes of Huamen {Soul of the Nation}
In the four halls on both sides of the Chonghuo Hall, bronze sculptures of the four major beliefs of the Chinese nation are displayed respectively, showing the The ancient and rich belief culture of the Chinese nation for thousands of years reflects the highest level of ideological concepts and spiritual pursuits of the Chinese nation.
The "Chinese Ancestral Altar" displays bronze statues of Sui Ren, Fuxi, Nuwa, Emperor Yan, Huangdi, Emperor Yao, and Emperor Shun. These ancestors of the nation, who are honored as the "Three Emperors and Five Emperors", are the ancestors of the Chinese nation. The roots of blood and culture, and respect for them embodies the Chinese nation’s historical tradition of respecting its ancestors. It is also the spiritual belief of the Chinese nation from generation to generation, and embodies the blood sentiment of the unity and unity of the Chinese nation.
The "Chinese Altar" displays large bronze statues of Laozi, Confucius, Mencius, Mozi, Xunzi, Sun Tzu, Han Feizi and other outstanding representatives of hundreds of pre-Qin schools. These sages laid the foundation of the Chinese nation's thoughts. Philosophers have been worshiped by all generations, embodying the long-standing ideological beliefs of the Chinese nation and the thousands of years of excellent traditions of respecting sages and advocating science.
The "Chinese Religious Altar" displays large bronze statues of Taoist Yuanshi Tianzun, Lingbao Tianzun, Daode Tianzun, Queen Mother, and Buddhist Sakyamuni, Guanyin Bodhisattva, Maitreya Buddha and other religious figures. The religious belief is the Chinese The nation’s thousands-year-old faith culture also reflects the Chinese nation’s national spirit of spiritually embracing foreign cultures.
The "Chinese Shrine" displays statues of figures revered as gods by the people, such as the Jade Emperor, the Queen Mother, Mazu, the Dragon King, the God of Wealth, the Earth God, and Mr. Guan. China has been a nation with polytheistic beliefs since ancient times. , Belief in gods is the most primitive and simple ideological concept of the Chinese nation for thousands of years, showing the rich and splendid mythological world of the Chinese nation.
The Eighth of the Twelve Scenes of Huamen {Light of Civilization}
This is the "World Hall" of Huamen. As the name suggests, it is because famous documents that have influenced the development of Chinese history are displayed here. Important inventions and important people. The eight stone pillars in the hall are called "Bagua Pillars". Each stone pillar represents a hexagram, embodying China's oldest civilization and most primitive cultural form. The crystal ball located in the center of the hall is 7.5 meters in diameter and is currently the largest crystal ball in the country. Through the ball, you can overlook the China Hall.
On the east and west sides of the hall, there is a treasure trove of classics from Huamen that displays five thousand years of Chinese civilization. Four large bookshelves display 100 classics of philosophy, history, literature, and science and technology in Chinese history. The east side is a philosophy and literature library, and the four sides are a history and science and technology library, including the Chinese nation's five thousand years of wisdom and achievements in philosophy, politics, military, history, geography, science, culture, art, religion and other fields.
Huamen Library allows you to intuitively understand the long-standing Chinese culture and the contributions of sages from past generations to Chinese civilization. On both sides of the door gap are displayed the spears used by King Wu Fucha during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, the arrows used by King Goujian of Yue, as well as halberds, axes and other famous ancient weapons. They echo the classic documents on both sides and simultaneously reflect the long history of the Chinese nation's majestic mountains and rivers. The way of civil and military affairs. The three-dimensional bronze sculptures of the Great Wall and the Beijing Navigation River are displayed at the north and south ends of the hall respectively, showing the unparalleled military engineering and water conservancy projects in ancient China. In the center of the hall, there are Qin Dynasty chariots and Zheng He's ships, displaying ancient Chinese land and water projects. of transportation.
The thirty-two bronze sculptures surrounding the hall are art treasures that focus on the major inventions and important figures of the Chinese nation. The first group is the four great inventions of ancient society: making fire, digging wells, farming, and pottery making; the second group is the four great inventions of ancient times: gunpowder, guides, papermaking, and printing; the third group is the four great cultural sages of ancient times: Confucius , Sun Tzu, Qu Yuan, Sima Qian, the fourth group is the four ancient art masters: Shi Kuang, Wang Xizhi, Wu Daozi, Guan Hanqing; the fifth group is the four great people's livelihood masters: Lu Ban, Jia Sixie, Huang Daopo, Li Shizhen, and the sixth group is the four Great diplomatic celebrities: Zhang Qian, Xuanzang, Jianzhen, Zheng He; the seventh group is the four great emperors of the prosperous times: Qin Shihuang, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Tang Taizong, and Kangxi; the eighth group is the four national heroes: Princess Wencheng, Yue Fei, Zheng Chenggong, Lin Zexu. These thirty-two group sculptures are integrated and lifelike in shape. From a new cultural time and space, they vividly demonstrate the epoch-making civilizational achievements and national spirit of the Chinese nation since ancient times, and highlight the cultural theme of the Huamen Chinese Civilization Monument.
Nine of the Twelve Scenes of Huamen {Climbing high and looking into the distance}
The top platform of Huamen has two floors. This is a 1,000-square-meter movable platform, consisting of north and south parts. The top of the attic is a viewing platform, 40 meters above the ground. Standing here, you can have a panoramic view of the surrounding scenery. To the east you can watch the sunrise, to the west you can overlook the Fen River, to the south there is endless pastoral scenery, and to the north is the bustling urban area of Linfen. Looking down at the earth, it feels like you are soaring in the sky and looking down from a high place. Looking up at the sky, you feel like a god with a relaxed and happy mind. When you climb up to Huamen, you can see the rivers and mountains in the distance during the day, and observe the celestial phenomena at night. You can see far and near, look up and overlook, sit and contemplate, your eyes and mind will focus, the unity of nature and man will make people feel lofty. It can be said that "climbing to the railing of Huamen" , enjoy the aura of heaven and earth.”
Ten of the Twelve Scenes of Huamen {Guangmen Yaozu}
The attic at the top of Huamen is called the "Menzu Pavilion", which displays China's "Menzu" and "Doorgods" "culture. The north and south doors of the attic each have a pair of door cultural couplets, and the north side reads "Opening and closing for an instant, coming and going for five thousand years." On the south side is "Don't forget to think about your ancestors when you go in and out. If you have a worry-free life, why don't you hesitate to think about the door gods." The bronze statue on the east side of the attic is the "ancestor" of the Chinese nation - Youchao. It is said that he invented wooden nesting more than 10,000 years ago, which put an end to cave and tree dwelling and created human habitation. As for the history of architecture, the Banpo site in Xi'an shows the remains of "nests" from this period. "To live in a house, the house must have a door." Therefore, the "Youchao family" became the ancestor of human habitation in the Chinese nation, and was naturally the "ancestor of the door". The three sets of doors on both sides of the statue are each inlaid with the oldest Chinese character "men" in oracle bone inscriptions, showing the historical evolution of the Chinese character "men" and the art of calligraphy.
The west side displays the ancient Chinese "door god" culture. Doors are not only practical but also mysterious in Chinese history. In ancient China, Yao had "Five Sacrifice", of which "door" and "household" accounted for two. This shows the respect for doors in ancient society and the importance of human beings for living and traveling. Seeking peace. The wooden door gods in the middle are the earliest incarnations of ancient Chinese people who expelled ghosts, suppressed evil spirits, and protected peace. They are named Shen Tu and Yu Lei. This is the earliest door god shape in my country. The door gods corresponding to the two doors on the side are the most widely used white door gods in my country. Qin Qiong with a black face and Yuchi Gong with a black face. There have been countless figures who have served as door gods in history, including the Wu Door God and the Wen Door God. With the evolution of door god beliefs and customs, their role has also evolved from guarding the door to exorcising evil spirits to attracting good luck and praying. The custom of paying attention to the door god during the Spring Festival is still popular among Chinese people. It is not only a kind of psychological comfort, but also brings joy to the New Year.
Located in the center of the attic is a bronze Bagua wishing bead. Drawing on the aura of the Chinese Yin-Yang Bagua culture and the ancestral door gods, you can rotate the "wish beads" distributed in eight directions to place your wishes on heaven, earth, and heaven. Good wishes for the country, family, people, and things.
Eleven of the Twelve Scenes of Huamen {Huamen Bell}
This is the highest point of Huamen. Placed in the center of the platform is a unique "multi-tone" statue "Fang Bell" is hung at the bottom of a 2-meter-high bronze flat-legged tripod, which is even more simple and solemn. The bell is 1 meter high and 0.6 meters wide. It is made of bronze and has a square shape. When struck from all sides, it produces different sounds. Different parts of the bell body produce different sounds. Bells are famous ritual vessels and musical instruments in ancient my country. However, for thousands of years, the ones that have been seen in the world are round and have only one sound. The invention of the "multi-tone square bell" is an innovation in bell manufacturing in the history of our country. , can be called Huamen’s unique treasure of sound transmission. Climbing high to strike the bell brings joy and joy. The same bell sounds different sounds, and the bells ring from all directions, which shows the greatness and grandeur of the Huamen. Every major festival, the bells are ringing in Huamen to celebrate. Ringing the bells and firing cannons in Huamen on New Year’s Eve has become a way for people to see off the old and welcome the new, express their feelings and express their wishes.
Twelve of the Twelve Scenes of Huamen {Night of Huamen}
This is Huamen’s unique cultural brand, and it is also what Huamen provides everyone with rich functions Nightlife environment. Huamen is a comprehensive cultural landscape integrating sightseeing, entertainment, leisure, shopping, and dining. Dozens of lights make the night view of Huamen spectacular. Whenever night falls, the colorful three-dimensional lighting, waterfall fountains inside and outside Huamen complement each other with Huamen Square, forming a unique night view of Huamen. When you are in this beautiful scenery, the night is far away, the stars and moon are in the sky, the gates and towers reflect each other, and you feel like you are in a fairyland on earth; when you look closely at the Huamen, the lights are bright and the clear waterfall gurgling, just like a mirage; when you step into the Huamen, the purple air is rising. , the stars are shining, the eight dragons are dancing, as if they are in the starry sky. ?There are more than 40 cultural and business venues of different specifications on each floor of Huamen, including elegant and unique music cafes, clothing exhibitions, collections and shopping, calligraphy and painting performances, celebrations, business meetings, restaurants and bars, and casual supper, allowing you to Enjoy the night at Huamen, savor life, and be spiritually sublimated.