Central town hall

Zhengong hall, also known as the scripture collection hall, was built in the Qing Dynasty. This is a complex of Chinese and Tibetan architecture. Different from temples, canyons, lakes and snow mountains, Zhongdian's historical glory and vicissitudes are engraved here one by one. The town hall sits in the north and south, with the appearance of Han style Dougong and Hukou cornice. The top of the hall is magnificent, and the inner wall is decorated with Tibetan style Vajra pestle column, and the Zhumen is painted with color. On the walls on both sides of the gate, the four great vajras of Tibetan Buddhism leap forward and stand vividly, and the whole town hall is magnificent. Here, in addition to the glorious and magnificent ancient buildings, there is also the brocade of "prosperous fan nationality" written by general he long during the long march of the Red Army, which is a symbol of unity and stability between Tibetan and Han.

Central town hall

The central town hall is the center of Tibetan discussion, assembly and religious activities in the city. It is called "dukenruibaxiakang" in Tibetan. It is located on the left side of Guijing at the east foot of chaoyanglou, Guishan. It is adjacent to diqingjun District in the East, Guishan in the west, cangku street in the north and Jinlong street in the south.

The main building of the central town hall, which was rebuilt in 1983, is three stories high. The walls on both sides are painted with four vajras of Tibetan Buddhism. In the middle of the hall, there is a tall and strong central pillar, which is regarded as a God by the masses. The central pillar is tied with cypress branches and hada to show respect. At the top of Dagui mountain beside Jingtang is Chaoyang tower, the highest point in the central town. When you climb up the tower, you can see the whole city.

The central town hall was listed as the national key cultural relics protection unit in 1996.

historical background

The central town hall is the witness of Zhongdian history. In the second year of Yongzheng reign of Qing Dynasty (1724), the government of Zhongdian county was established. The central town hall was also built in the same year. It was destroyed by fire in 1869 and rebuilt in 1882. In the 20th year of the Republic of China, bandits from rural areas of Sichuan burned, killed and robbed Zhongdian county. More than 100 self-defense groups and people in Zhongdian City retreated to defend the scripture hall and fought bravely for 34 days and nights And Zhongdian people's life and property.

In 1983, the main hall was repaired. Now it's back to normal. Today, the central town hall serves as a memorial hall for the Red Army's Long March, which reproduces the unforgettable scenes of the Red Army's long march in Zhongdian.

In ancient times, Zhongdian was called "Jiantang" in Tibetan. "Zhongdian" originally means "Zhongdian", which seems to be in Chinese and also in NASH, "Zhong" means "beautiful" and "dian" means "caobazi". Zhongdian central town is known as "Jiantang town". In history, Jiantang town was the hub of the ancient tea horse road, playing the role of transportation hub and commercial center. As the main means of transportation in the past was the horse Gang, it was called "the town where the horses trod out" in ancient times.

Multiple reconstruction

Built in 1724 of the Qing Dynasty, the Sutra collection hall at the eastern foot of Dagui in Jiantang town has been rebuilt many times. It is a key cultural relic protection unit at the provincial level. Gongtang is a place for Tibetan people to discuss affairs, hold meetings and hold Buddhist activities. It is also used to hold weddings and funerals. In 1936, when the second front army of the red army passed Zhongdian on the Long March, this was the headquarters of Marshal he long.

The central town was Zhongdian County in the past (before liberation). Most of the houses were built by civil engineering in the 1950s, which was relatively simple. It is said that in the past 20 years or so ago, animals such as musk deer and roe deer would come to people's homes to warm themselves and spend the winter. The central town, which is in sharp contrast to the relatively modern Zhongdian County, is only ten minutes' walk away from the county. The distinctive buildings and narrow gravel streets give people a sense of history. There are also small scenic spots such as Daguishan and Longtan Lake nearby, which have a strong cultural atmosphere.

Cultural value

In Jiantang Town, where the capital of Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture is located, there is a hall with various architectural styles. The local people call it the central town hall. Zhang Yuehua, deputy director of the Museum of Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province

The architectural style of (nationality), Han (nationality) and Bai (nationality) is one. The top of it is a typical structure of Han style architecture, with dense Dou Gong decoration. Its corner is a Tibetan architectural style, as well as its main hall caisson decoration, as well as column Fang structure, is a typical Tibetan style. In addition to the Tibetan style, its gables and corners of the decoration, decoration, as well as painting is a Bai architectural style. The central town hall was built in 01724 A.D. in the second year of Yongzheng reign of the Qing Dynasty. It was the earliest place for local Tibetan people to discuss affairs, gather and carry out various Buddhist activities.

Culture and art

In the past 270 years, although the court was burned by war, Diqing people restored it as before. This court has become a symbol of the friendly exchanges among the people of all ethnic groups in Diqing and the integration of various ethnic cultures.

On the Qianlang wall of the central town hall, there are two huge Tibetan style frescoes. In the center of the picture, there are the Dharma protectors of Tibetan Buddhism. Around them, there are fairies with elegant clothes. Although the characters in the murals are all from Buddhist stories, their gorgeous clothes have distinctive national characteristics. There are many ethnic groups living in Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. The costumes of all ethnic groups have strong historical and cultural characteristics.

Diqing Red Army Long March Museum has received more than 8000 people from central and provincial leaders such as re Di, vice chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, leaders of Shanghai, Tibet, Sichuan, Qinghai and other neighboring urban areas, Chinese and foreign tourists and Diqing people, giving full play to the function and role of patriotism education base and revolutionary tradition education base. It is of great significance to further strengthen the protection of the national key cultural relics protection unit "central town hall", enhance the cultural connotation of dukezong ancient city, fully explore the value of historical and revolutionary cultural relics, inherit and carry forward the spirit of the Red Army, and build a beautiful and harmonious Diqing.

Architectural features

The central town hall, also known as the Tibetan scripture hall, has long been a place for Tibetans in Zhongdian city and nearby villages to worship their ancestors, hold meetings and hold weddings and funerals. Its architectural style fully reflects the characteristics of the integration of Tibetan and Han cultures.

The town hall sits in the north and south, with the appearance of Han style Dougong and Hukou cornice. The top of the hall is magnificent, and the inner wall is decorated with Tibetan style Vajra pestle column, and the Zhumen is painted with color. On the walls on both sides of the gate, the four great vajras of Tibetan Buddhism leap forward and stand vividly. The whole town hall is as majestic as a tiger. The main building is 474. 7 square meters, the main building is 3 stories high, sitting north to south. It is square in plane, 14 meters in width and 14 meters in depth, with triple eaves resting on the top of the mountain. It looks like a Chinese style Dougong with gull kissing flying enamel. The top of the hall is a wooden frame and covered with bronze tiles. The roof is divided into the main ridge, the hanging ridge and the berm ridge. The roof is decorated with a kiss beast and a vase.

Tibetan style

Under the eaves of the roof, there is a Dougong, under which there is a flat Fang. The building is surrounded by a circular corridor with round windows and lattice doors on the East, South and west sides. The internal layout of the court shows Tibetan style. The room is square, 14 meters long and 14 meters wide. There are 40 square columns symmetrically arranged vertically and horizontally, two of which go straight to the top of the building and are about 16 meters high. The four walls are painted with color murals, and murals and wood carvings can be seen on the porches and beams in front of the gate. The top of the tripod shines on the sun. The inner wall is made of Tibetan diamond column and diamond beam. The walls on both sides are painted with four vajras of Tibetan Buddhism. Integration of Chinese and Tibetan architecture.

The main building was rebuilt in 1983. It is three stories high. The walls on both sides are painted with four vajras of Tibetan Buddhism. In the middle of the hall, there is a tall and strong central pillar, which is regarded as a God by the masses. The central pillar is tied with cypress branches and hada to show respect. In the west of Jingtang, there is a Chaoyang building on the top of Dagui mountain. Climbing high-rise buildings, ancient Tibetan "slab" buildings, ancient city with winding paths, golden Guihua temple, and new city with rapid changes can all be seen.

local snack

Milk dregs: milk dregs are produced with butter and are extracted from milk. After the butter is separated from the milk, the remaining milk is boiled with fire and cooled to become sour milk. Pour it into the bamboo bucket filter. What remains in the bamboo bucket filter is the milk residue. The milk residue is white and sour, which has a strong role in helping digestion. Tibetan people often take milk residue to prevent discomfort of soil. Fried milk residue with butter and brown sugar is a common dish for Tibetan family. Nowadays, in Diqing Tibetan area, every restaurant has a recipe for fried milk dregs, and its production process has been very refined, with good color and taste. Pipa meat: Pipa meat is a kind of meat made by traditional pickling method,

The specific method is to take out the internal organs, intestines and bones after killing the pig, and then put in the pepper, grass fruit, salt and other seasonings, sew the opening, press on the stone plate, after drying, the shape is like a pipa, so it is called "Pipa meat". It has a long history of production. The meat made by this method has a long storage time, no taste for three or four years, and the meat color is firm. It is of Tibetan, Yi, Li and Pumi nationalities in Diqing It's the first-class food for the family. Yak meat: yak body is treasure, meat can be eaten, skin can be sewn, clothing, boots, bags, etc. The head of cattle can be processed into handicrafts, the tail of cattle can be made into brooms for sweeping dust, and the bullwhip is "a kind of aphrodisiac. Diqing yak lives in an area with an altitude of 3500 meters all the year round. There are many kinds of wild herbs such as Fritillaria and Cordyceps sinensis growing in these areas. Yaks often eat these herbs, and their meat is delicious. After killing, they can be roasted, cleaned or dried into kilobar Meat in Diqing is a real enjoyment. We can also buy dried pork and meat floss in the market as gifts for relatives and friends.

Buckwheat Baba: Yi and Li people in Diqing area all grow bitter and sweet food, and take it as one of their staple foods. When making Baba, use boiled water and water

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