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文化中国行·何以中秋丨团圆馍、中秋墨 探寻千年文化传承密码
Yang Shi Xin Wen Ke Hu Duan·2025-10-06 00:33

Core Viewpoint - The Mid-Autumn Festival is experiencing a revival of traditional cultural practices, merging ancient customs with modern interpretations, thereby stimulating the "moonlight economy" in urban areas like Xi'an [1][3][8]. Group 1: Cultural Revival - The "moon appreciation" tradition from the Tang Dynasty is being revitalized through events like the "Tang Poetry Recitation," attracting large crowds in contemporary cultural districts [1][3]. - Historical poetry serves as a cultural key to recreate the atmosphere of the Tang Dynasty, enhancing the night economy [3][5]. - Research teams have spent 14 years reconstructing ancient architecture based on poetry, integrating traditional culture into modern urban settings [6]. Group 2: Culinary Traditions - The Mid-Autumn Festival is closely linked to agricultural practices, symbolizing harvest and gratitude towards nature [9][11]. - The evolution of mooncakes reflects the Chinese pursuit of reunion and abundance, with traditional "tuan yuan mo" (round buns) representing family unity [13][15]. - Despite the modern popularity of mooncakes, the cultural significance of traditional foods remains strong, preserving historical memories [15]. Group 3: Modern Interpretations - Traditional cultural elements like non-heritage opera and folk music are being incorporated into nighttime consumption, renewing the "moonlight economy" [8][24]. - Innovative products, such as mooncake-shaped ink, showcase the blend of traditional craftsmanship with contemporary aesthetics [17]. - Events like the torch festival highlight ancient customs while providing unique experiences for modern audiences [19][24].