The rabbit is coming
Meek and cute, witty and lively "Bunny"
Become the "cute pet" of the people again
Children play in the Mokou Historical and Cultural District of Shijingshan District, Beijing. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhang Chenlin
In addition to raising your own "rabbits"
See "Bunny" in the zoo
Where else can we get up close and personal with the "Bunny"?
What kind of new atmosphere do the "rabbits" in the Year of the Rabbit have?
Come and follow us through the streets
Let's find a variety of "rabbit treasures"!
The origin of the "rabbit ancestor" is revealed
Venue: Chinese Paleozoological Museum
Protagonist: Anhui model pika
A restored image of the Anhui model pikain in the Chinese Paleozoological Museum's ""Rabbit Year Talk Rabbit" - Special Exhibition of the Year of the Rabbit. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Ren Chao
Who was the ancestor of "Bunny"?
How did today's "rabbit" evolve?
On the Chinese Paleozoological Museum ""The Year of the Rabbit" - Special Exhibition in the Year of the Rabbit
A restored statue of an Anhui model pika, which looks like a mouse and a rabbit
and a fossil specimen of the maxilla of the Anhui model pika, which is about 62 million years old
The image of the ancestor of the "rabbit" is depicted for us
Anhui model pika's maxilla fossil in the Chinese Paleozoological Museum's ""Rabbit Year of the Rabbit - Special Exhibition in the Year of the Rabbit". Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Ren Chao
This fossil specimen of the maxilla
It was discovered and named by Mr. Li Chuankui, a famous paleontologist in mainland China
Thanks to this fossil
and the tireless efforts of the experts
The mystery of the origin of "Bunny" was gradually revealed
And has been widely recognized by the international paleontological community
"Heritage Rabbit" grand party
Venue: National Museum
Protagonist: Rabbit image artifact
The rabbit is smart and alert, good at running and jumping
It is a symbol of agility and speed
Therefore, it has also become one of the objects of worship and belief of the ancestors of the mainland
It is endowed with rich cultural connotations
Amber rabbit on display at the National Museum of China "Lu Dian Jin'an – 2023 New Year Exhibition". (Photo courtesy of the National Museum of China)
At the National Museum of China "Lu Yu Jin'an – 2023 New Year Exhibition"
More than 80 pieces (sets) of cultural relics in the collection from various angles
Showcasing China's long history and colorful
Rabbit culture, zodiac culture, auspicious culture and New Year culture
Offering good wishes and wishes for the Year of the Rabbit to the general audience
It presents the excellent traditional culture and rich spiritual heritage of the Chinese nation
The head of the Haiyantang rabbit in the Old Summer Palace is displayed at the National Museum of China "Lu Yu Jin'an – 2023 New Year Exhibition". (Photo courtesy of the National Museum of China)
The "literary rabbit" is cute
Venue: Beijing Museum of Natural History
Protagonist: Rabbit in the painting
"Rabbit" has a wide natural distribution
It is one of the most observed and familiar wild animals by humans
And because of its cute appearance and beautiful meaning
It has become a passionate object of many artists
Picture of "White Rabbit with Flowers" in the Beijing Museum of Natural History "Da Zhanhong 'Rabbit' - Lu Dian (Year of the Rabbit) Chinese New Year Zodiac Cultural Relics Picture Joint Exhibition" (partial). Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xie Han
At the Beijing Museum of Natural History
"Da Zhanhong 'Rabbit' - Lunar (Year of the Rabbit) Chinese New Year Zodiac Cultural Relics Picture Group Exhibition"
It attracts many tourists
One painting after another
The "rabbits" may be in groups of three or five, frolicking and playing
Or crouch on the grass and take a leisurely nap
The brushstrokes are delicate and vivid
All reflect the artists' unique love for "Bunny"
The picture of "Cold Wutong Double Rabbit Scroll" in the Beijing Museum of Natural History's "Da Zhanhong 'Rabbit' - Lu Dian (Year of the Rabbit) New Year Chinese Zodiac Cultural Relics Picture Joint Exhibition". Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xie Han
"Space Rabbit" made a stunning appearance
Location: Beijing INDIGO, Beijing Lufthansa Friendship Shopping Center
Protagonist: Rabbit image IP
The picture shows that in INDIGO in Beijing, China's lunar exploration space IP image "Rabbit Star" is interacting with tourists. (Photo courtesy of interviewee)
"The white rabbit pounds the medicine, and asks who to eat with"
Since ancient times
People out of love and imagination for "bunny"
The image of the "Jade Rabbit in the Moon" is constantly depicted
Today, the "Jade Rabbit" has become a spiritual symbol of the continent's exploration of the moon
Continuing this thousand-year-old romance
During the Spring Festival
China's lunar exploration space IP image "Rabbit Star"
Make an official appearance and interact enthusiastically with visitors
The picture shows the Spring Festival landscape of the image of "Jade Little Rabbit" in Beijing Lufthansa Friendship Shopping Center. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Sun Lei
Another "space rabbit"
It is a joint aerospace cultural and creative enterprise of Wangfujing Group
The limited image of the "Jade Rabbit" Wangfujing launched
It wears a spacesuit and is smiling
During the Spring Festival, visitors from all over the world are welcomed
These "space rabbits" are based on mythology
By anthropomorphic means
It shows the spirit of astronauts working hard and daring to explore
The "Sports Rabbit" bursts with vitality
Venue: National Speed Skating Stadium
Protagonist: "Rabbit Dun Dun"
The staff displayed the Beijing Winter Olympics mascot "Bingdundun" special edition "Rabbit Dundun" in the licensed merchandise store of the National Speed Skating Stadium. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Ren Chao
Spring Festival 2022
The Beijing Winter Olympics was grandly opened
The mascot "Bingdundun" has become a shining new business card of Chinese culture
Year of the Rabbit in 2023
The zodiac culture meets the once "top stream of the Winter Olympics"
Giving birth to the "rabbit dunk"
A special edition of the Year of the Rabbit "Rabbit Dundun" taken at the National Speed Skating Stadium. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Ren Chao
"Rabbit Dun Dun" has the same cute shape as "Ice Dun Dun"
It also incorporates the image of "Rabbit Ye" in traditional Beijing folklore
It has elements such as "rabbit master" costumes and rabbit ears
It means peace, health and all things go well
It is a celebration of the first anniversary of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics
It is also a good wish for the New Year
"Special help" for ice and snow sports in China
"Ancestral Rabbit", "Cultural Rabbit", "Literary Rabbit", "Space Rabbit", "Sports Rabbit"
……
During the Spring Festival
All over the country around the zodiac culture and Spring Festival culture
A series of creative cultural tourism activities have been created
Reporters: Wang Minghao, Li Dexin, Sun Lei, Ren Chao, Xie Han, Tian Chenxu
Poster production: Li Xiaoshan