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The Memorial Hall of Choe Chiwon in Yangzhou. [Photo/WeChat account: yzs_lyj]
Nestled in the eastern corner of the Ancient Tang City Ruins Museum in Yangzhou, Jiangsu province, the Memorial Hall of Choe Chiwon has recently undergone a thorough transformation, unveiling an emblematic exhibition that reopened to the public on Oct 15.
Choe Chiwon (857-10th century) was a distinguished South Korean poet and scholar during the late medieval Unified Silla period (668-935). He studied for many years in China during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and served as an official in Yangzhou. Today, he is honored as a friendship envoy of cultural exchanges between South Korea and China.
The bronze statue of Choe Chiwon stands solemnly at the memorial hall. [Photo/WeChat account: yzs_lyj]
The updated exhibition, paying homage to this eminent scholar, showcases a diverse collection of over 50 exquisite cultural artifacts, historic manuscripts, cultural relics and photographic materials, painting a vibrant picture of the Tang Dynasty and Choe's intellectual evolution.
Through the use of high-definition projections and audiovisual displays, the exhibition is expected to take visitors on a captivating journey back to ancient times, inviting them to delve into the life and creative milieu of Choe.
"The exhibition not only enhances its visual presentation and interactive experiences, but also deepens cultural exchanges between China and South Korea," remarked Li Bin, director of the management office of the Shugang Tangzicheng Scenic Area, where the memorial hall is located.
