As the earliest established Miao Autonomous County in China and the only Miao Autonomous County in Guangxi, Rongshui Miao Autonomous County has a long and unique Miao cultural history. Its traditional dry-column style residential building decoration art is the crystallization of the wisdom and aesthetics of the Miao ancestors. These precious traditional elements have not been lost with the development of the times, but have been harmoniously integrated into modern architecture.
Walking in the streets and alleys of meltwater, Miao architectural decorative elements can be seen everywhere. Once symbolized the cow totem worship in traditional houses, the ridge shape of the sharp horns curved like cow horns is now presented on the roofs of many public buildings and some houses, which not only retains its cultural implication of warding off evil spirits and protecting the family and guarding the house, but also adds a touch of mystery and solemnity to the building.
In the doors and windows of the building, the exquisitely carved patterns in traditional Miao architecture are cleverly integrated into the modern door and window design, some are floral patterns symbolizing the auspiciousness of the Miao people, and some are abstract lines showing Miao myths and legends. The railing decoration of Miao dry column houses also appears on some landscape buildings and balcony railings in the city, so that people can feel the temperature of Miao culture without casual touch.
It is understood that the architectural decorative art of the Miao people is not just a visual symbol. The architectural decoration of Miao Ganlan-style houses is mostly reflected in the ridges, eaves, beams, columns, gables, doors and windows, railings and other parts. In the past, these decorations reflected the Miao people's reverence for nature, love for life, and adherence to national beliefs. Now it is applied to modern architecture, in order to inherit and promote Miao culture, so that national characteristics will continue to shine in the development of the new era.
Graphic reporter丨Correspondent: Xie Simei, Cen Xiaohui
Proofreader on duty丨Liang Junyuan
Editor丨Liang Liming
Responsibility audit丨 He Cheng
Responsible Producer丨Gong Xiangyou
Produced by丨Rongshui Miao Autonomous County Rong Media Center
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