On April 23, the Lhasa City Library of the Tibet Autonomous Region took the opportunity of World Book Day to hold a special activity with the theme of "Inheriting Culture and Reading the Biography of King Gesar".
As a global cultural holiday, World Book Day aims to promote reading and enhance the cultural literacy of the public. As an important part of the intangible cultural heritage of the Chinese nation, Gesar culture carries profound historical heritage and national wisdom. The event aims to give the public a deeper understanding of the legend of King Gesar, a treasure of traditional Tibetan culture, through a variety of forms.
The picture shows the scene of King Gesar's theme lecture Photo: Danqu
In the cultural exhibition area specially set up for this event, a large number of books and documents related to the biography of King Gesar are exhibited, including thangkas, books, artworks, etc. These precious exhibits not only show the depth of Gesar's epic, but also give visitors the opportunity to experience the charm of this culture up close.
The picture shows the books related to King Gesar in the exhibition area Photo: Danqu
At the lecture on the biography of King Gesar on the second floor of the library, Mr. Sta Duoji, the inheritor of Gesar from the Institute of Chinese Ethnic Community of Tibet University, talked about the historical background of King Gesar and his own epic poem "Four Elements of Stability". Mr. Stadorjee interpreted the historical background, cultural connotation and artistic value of King Gesar's biography in detail, and showed the heroic deeds and deep emotions in King Gesar's biography vividly and vividly with passionate tone and vivid performance, which won the applause of the audience and made every audience present have a deeper understanding of this traditional culture.
The picture shows Tenzin Langjie (second from right) taking a group photo with his classmates Photo: Danqu
Tenzin Langjie, a student from the 10th grade of the third grade of Lhasa Experimental Primary School, usually likes to read, "I have a different feeling to be able to come to the library with so many students today, I have read a lot of books and learned a lot of words that I didn't know before, I am very happy." ”
The picture shows the students of Lhasa Experimental Primary School reading a book Photo: Danqu
In order to allow children to participate in the activities, the Lhasa Municipal Library held a children's drawing competition and a book exchange market called "Old Books and New Knowledge, Meeting Friends with Books". The competition encourages children to express their understanding and imagination of the legend of King Gesar through drawing. The book exchange allows children to meet new friends and learn new knowledge from each other. The children's works are full of creativity and imagination, and they use immature brushes to depict the world of King Gesar in their hearts, fully demonstrating their love and awe for traditional culture.
The picture shows students reading books at Lhasa Experimental Primary School Photo: Danqu
It is understood that in addition to the above content, this event also set up a reading marathon, King Gesar's epic hand-copied newspaper contest and other links.
"Through this series of activities, not only let more people understand the traditional culture of King Gesar, but also further promote the intangible cultural heritage of the Chinese nation, I believe that through such activities, traditional culture will be rejuvenated in the modern society, and I look forward to holding more similar activities in the future to make greater contributions to the inheritance and development of the excellent traditional Chinese culture." Tashi Tsering, head of the social work group of the Lhasa City Library, said. (China Tibet Net Reporter/Danqu)