The Spirit and Charm of Bashu Culture: A Legacy Spanning the Ages
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Every land nurtures its own culture. Together, the diverse array of distinctive local traditional cultures forms the splendid tapestry of Chinese civilization. To this end, we present the “Cultural China”, a video series that takes you on a journey through the cultural threads of different regions, inviting you to savor the rich humanistic heritage that each episode has to offer.
Bashu culture, named for the ancient states of Ba and Shu, originated in today’s Sichuan Province and Chongqing Municipality. Throughout history, the land of Shu has inspired poets and writers, giving the region a rich literary tradition. Sichuan Opera, with its blend of five distinct vocal styles, has been hailed as one of China’s finest opera genres. Bashu culture is a distinctive testament to the unity amid diversity of Chinese civilization. Today, the Bashu people have preserved and passed on their traditional culture, embraced the future through innovation, and reached out to the world with confidence. Watch the video to learn more.
