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The city of Qionglai, located in Sichuan province in Southwest China, launched a mini-lecture program at the local Shifang Academy on Nov 16, inviting local cultural and historical experts to share stories about the history and culture of the city.
As one of the first historical and cultural cities in Sichuan, Qionglai has made significant contributions in building the Ba-Shu civilization — the regional cultures of the Sichuan Basin, and Tianfu culture — the manifestation of Chengdu’s mainstream urban values.
The opening lecture, entitled "Linqiong — the Only Ancient City among the Four Oldest Cities in Ba-Shu not Being the Capital City", was delivered by Tao Kaimin, dean of Shifang Academy, following the conclusion of the launching ceremony.
The lecture sparked lively discussions among cultural and historical experts and enthusiasts.
The opening lecture of the Qionglai Story mini-lecture program is delivered on Nov 16 at Shifang Academy in Qionglai, Sichuan province.
Li Xukui, a Qionglai cultural and historical expert, said "it is difficult to plan for a city's future effectively if we don't have a good understanding of its history." He said he intended to actively participate in the mini-lecture program, and hoped more people could engage in the inheritance and dissemination of Qionglai's history and culture.
Chen Lijuan, a local villager, took her daughter to Shifang Academy for the mini-lecture. She believes it is of vital importance for the locals to get a thorough understanding of the city's rich historical and cultural heritage, with such lectures carrying great significance.
More cultural and historical experts will be invited to give Qionglai Story mini-lectures at places such as academies, bookstores, schools, communities and libraries, according to officials at Qionglai's federation of literary and art circles.
In addition to the mini-lecture program, Qionglai also intends to build a group of characteristic consumption clusters, by vigorously developing the local night economy, nurturing new formats such as film, television and animation to enhance the charm of the city.
