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Divided into four chronological sections, the exhibition showcases a diverse array of cultural relics including ancient texts, inscriptions, calligraphy, family letters, and photographs.
January 24, 2025
Students tour the “Homeland” exhibition at the China Millennium Monument in Beijing, January 21, 2025.
The “Homeland” exhibition, organized by the Beijing Women’s Federation, Beijing Gehua Cultural Development Group, and the China Millennium Monument, is now on display at the China Millennium Monument in Beijing.
Divided into four chronological sections, the exhibition showcases a diverse array of cultural relics including ancient texts, inscriptions, calligraphy, family letters, and photographs. These artifacts serve as windows into the profound relationship between family and nation, illustrating how these two concepts have intertwined throughout Chinese history.
A highlight of the exhibition was a lecture series exploring the cultural significance of “home” at the China Millennium Monument on January 22. Experts shared insights on the evolving connection between family and nation across different historical periods.
Wang Gang, former director of the Institute of History at the Beijing Academy of Social Sciences, discussed the historical evolution of the relationship between family and nation, focusing on how family teachings and letters reflect the intertwined dynamics of family and nation.
Zhang Ding, deputy curator of the Museum of Family Letters at Renmin University of China, shared insights into the museum’s extensive collection of family letters spanning over a century. These letters, shaped by the social and historical contexts of the time, convey universal emotions of joy, regret, loss, blessings, and longing. Regardless of social status or personal circumstances, the letters capture deep sentiments tied to family reunions during significant festivals.
Luo Pan, associate researcher at the National Museum of China, examined the concept of “home” from the perspectives of sociology and anthropology, noting how the understanding of home in southern Fujian Province is particularly complex and multifaceted. Luo emphasized the relevance of these regional interpretations of home for academic research and cultural exhibitions today.
Yu Yang, professor at the Central Academy of Fine Arts, spoke about how traditional Chinese painting, through its portrayal of figures, landscapes, flowers, and birds, conveys the deep connections between home, country, ethics, and affection. Yu highlighted how Chinese painting has long carried the nation’s values and beliefs and continues to inspire and resonate with contemporary audiences.
The exhibition is set to run until October 8, 2025. (Photos courtesy of the China Millennium Monument)
BY BIAN XIUHONG
