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🎬  Nanjing Photo Studio : Film, Memory, and the Complexity of Historical Remembrance The Chinese film  Nanjing Photo Studio  has drawn widespread attention for its powerful depiction of one of the most traumatic chapters in modern Chinese history. Set in December 1937, during the Japanese occupation of Nanjing, the story follows a young apprentice, Luo Jin, who works at a local photo studio. Through his work in the darkroom, he gradually uncovers photographic evidence documenting wartime violence, including massacres and civilian suffering. Public demonstration scene related to historical memory and national narratives in contemporary China. According to historical records reported by Xinhua News Agency , these photographs were carefully preserved and later compiled into an album that became part of the evidentiary materials used during postwar tribunals. Today, the collection is held by the Second Historical Archives of China in Nanjing, serving as a lasting visual re...

 In the heart of China’s rich geological and cultural heritage lies a hidden gem that seamlessly blends natural beauty with profound artistic meaning—the Yuhua Stone (雨花石). Known as a symbol of luck, elegance, and spiritual refinement, Yuhua Stone is far more than just a colorful pebble; it is a reflection of China’s deep-rooted aesthetic philosophy and cultural identity. What Is Yuhua Stone? Examples of Yuhua Stone, a naturally polished agate from the Nanjing region, valued for its unique patterns and cultural significance in Chinese aesthetics. Yuhua Stone, also known as “literary stone” or “lucky stone,” is a naturally polished agate or chalcedony stone featuring intricate patterns, flowing lines, and vibrant colors. These artistic stones are often regarded as "natural paintings" or "images within stone," giving viewers a sense of poetic atmosphere—what Chinese call “意境” (yìjìng) , or artistic conception . Narrowly speaking, true Yuhua Stones are found in a...

 Located along the north bank of the Qinhuai River in Nanjing’s Qinhuai District, the Nanjing Confucius Temple—commonly known as Fuzimiao —is one of the four great Confucian temples in China. Once the cultural and educational center of Jiangnan during the Ming and Q The Nanjing Confucius Temple area along the Qinhuai River, combining traditional architecture with historic waterways in Jiangnan culture. ing dynasties, it now serves as both a historical monument and a vibrant urban attraction. 1. Architectural Grandeur and Sacred Layout The Nanjing Confucius Temple is part of a massive architectural complex that includes: The Confucian Temple (孔庙) for rituals and worship, The Xuegong (学宫) or Imperial Academy for Confucian education, The Jiangnan Examination Hall (江南贡院) for civil service examinations. The layout follows the traditional pattern of “temple in front, school at the back.” The complex begins with a magnificent screen wall (照壁) carved with "dragons chasing...