Chinese classical literature holds a vital position in the cultural fabric of China. 【小题1】   (root) in a history extending for thousands of years, these literary treasures convey the core of Chinese thought, providing a window into the cultural transition of one of the world’s oldest 【小题2】 (civilization).

Chinese classical literature is like a treasure chest filled with 【小题3】 (wise), good advice, and deep thoughts. The Confucian classics, such as The Analects and Mencius, are like the important building blocks that have helped create the rules for 【小题4】 people should behave in China for a very long time. The poems, particularly those by Tang poets like Li Bai, are like timeless songs, through 【小题5】 the poets express the Chinese feelings towards life, nature, and their intense emotions.

Classical literature is like a large history book that narrates the transition of dynasties. Books like Records of the Grand Historian and Romance of the Three Kingdoms are not just stories, but special windows that let us see what many people 【小题6】 (experience) during those times.

In a 【小题7】 (rapid) changing world, Chinese classical literature is like a cultural cornerstone, 【小题8】 (encourage) a sense of connection and identity for the Chinese people. The special thing about it is that it doesn’t get old. This makes 【小题9】 a great medium for different generations to feel a strong link to the values and dreams that make 【小题10】 , the Chinese way of thinking.

Exhibition of Chinese Zodiac (生肖) Culture, which is an annual Chinese New Year cultural series exhibition at the Chongqing Three Gorges Museum, 【小题1】 (launch) on January 9,2024. This year’s theme is “Dragon Dance in China,” aiming 【小题2】 (show) the rich cultural legacy of the dragon.

Open to the public until March 10, the exhibition 【小题3】 (consist) of three sections, namely, the King of Insects, the Wisest of All Creatures, and the Purple Air Comes from the East, explaining how the dragon has become a cultural symbol representing imperial power, good fortune, power over weather and water, 【小题4】 a pioneering spirit.

The dragon, as 【小题5】 spiritual being, has evolved throughout Chinese history, reaching its peak during the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. The succession of dynasties sees the dragon’s 【小题6】 (expand) into various objects, including bronze, jade, copper mirrors, silk fabrics, and more.

【小题7】 (feature) 169 pieces of exhibits related to the symbol of the dragon, the exhibition offers a wide range of artworks, such as jade objects, bronze ware, pottery, clothing, stone carvings, New Year paintings and paper cuttings, among 【小题8】 67 pieces are graded cultural relics from different dynasties.

In addition to the exhibition, the Chongqing Three Gorges Museum will continue to host a series of 【小题9】 (activity), including intangible cultural heritage experiences and cultural creative markets, making it a great choice 【小题10】 winter vacation travel.

China has many 【小题1】 (tradition) festivals such as Dragon Boat Festival, Spring Festival, Lantern Festival and so on. People prepare 【小题2】 (decorate) them with flowers, lanterns and fancy decorations. In many 【小题3】 (place), people like to set 【小题4】 fireworks.

Till today, some of them 【小题5】 (hold) around the country, 【小题6】 (attract) countless visitors to participate in them. There are 【小题7】 (variety) activities in these festivals where people hold lots of competitions to entertain 【小题8】 (them). Interestingly, guessing lantern riddles is an essential part of the festival, 【小题9】 is also an activity from ancient times to the present.

What’s more, celebrating western festivals is becoming a common phenomenon around 【小题10】 country.