Museums across China launched various featured exhibitions and activities, treating visitors with a cultural feast, as visiting museums has become a trend during the week-long National Day holiday starting on Oct 1.
The National Museum of China in Beijing launched a themed exhibition titled "The Red Flag Unfurled Like a Painting" to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC).
The exhibition, including a 3D dynamic display of China's national flag for the first time, explores exciting stories about the nation's growth and strength behind the red flags from different periods.
"The red flag serves as the central theme of this exhibition and establishes the narrative logic of the displays. We present red flags from different periods, including the democratic revolution period, the first [five-star] red flag at the founding ceremony of the PRC, as well as the period after the founding of the PRC such as the period of socialist construction, reform and opening up, and the new era," said Huang Li, a research librarian and a curator of the National Museum of China.
The Jinsha Site Museum in southwest China's Chengdu City stages a nighttime performance during the National Day holiday, allowing visitors from across the country to experience a journey to ancient Shu civilization dating back about 3,000 years. By taking advantage of the museum's collection of cultural relics, the performance guides visitors to seven locations in the museum including both outdoor areas and exhibition halls, creating a tailored experience for museumgoers.
"[The performance] is immersive, allowing us to experience a sense of time travel, as if we are engaged in a dialogue with cultural relics and history," said a visitor surnamed Wang.
At China Nanhai (South China Sea) Museum in south China's Hainan Province, visitors can wear VR glasses and follow the guidance of archaeological experts to watch the details of cultural relics.
In southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Baiheliang Underwater Museum, dubbed by the UNESCO as "the first underwater museum accessible without diving in the world," also attracts visitors with its unique visiting experience.
Tourists can explore the archaeological site of Baiheliang through a underwater pressure-resistant corridor, as well as visit the exhibition hall on the second floor of the museum to learn about the scientific and cultural significance of stone ridge inscriptions of Baiheliang as well as the construction process of the underwater museum.
Chinese revel in culture feast at museums during National Day holiday
