Early in the morning of June 29, a group of citizens and tourists waiting to explore the origin of Xujiahui gathered on the first floor of Xujiahui Academy, and the Citywalk activity with the theme of "Wanguo Kunyu" was officially opened with the academy as the first stop.
This year is the 462nd anniversary of Xu Guangqi's birth, and Xujiahuiyuan Scenic Area officially released the "Walking to the Light, Shanghai School Source" citizen self-cultivation theme route, recommending four theme tour routes for citizens and tourists, and this "Wanguo Kunyu" Citywalk is the last of the series of activities.
As the finale of the "Walking to the Light, Shanghai School Source" citizen self-cultivation theme route, the "Wanguo Kunyu" route invited Li Ping, editor-in-chief of "City of History and Humanities" and professor of Shanghai Normal University, as a guest to lead the citizens and tourists participating in the activity to "decipher" the unique humanistic charm of Xuhui.
At the first stop, Xujiahui Academy, the participants visited the exhibition in the mezzanine of the academy with the themes of Xu Guangqi's book achievements, Xuhui educators, Xuhui writers, and Xujiahui architecture. On the third floor of the college, there is also the "General Star Map of the North and South of the Equator", which was surveyed and mapped by Xu Guangqi and participated in the drawing by Western scholars such as the German missionary John Tang.
Afterwards, the participants came to Guangqi Park together. Li Ping told everyone about Xu Guangqi's life experience from failing in the scientific examination to being famous in history, as well as his outstanding contributions in mathematics, astronomy, agriculture, military and other fields throughout his life. The Xu Guangqi Memorial Hall, located on the west side of Guangqi Park, is a must-visit place for the source of Shanghai, and the precious materials such as literature and works in the museum, coupled with the staff's in-depth explanations, make the participants sigh: "I know that Xu Guangqi is powerful, but I don't know that he is so powerful." ”
Xu Guangqi devoted his life to the study of science and technology, and made important contributions to the cultural exchanges between China and the West in the 17th century. Founded in 1864, Tushanwan Orphanage is not only the cradle of Chinese Western painting, but also the pioneer of Chinese arts and crafts to the world, opening an important page in the history of cultural exchanges between China and the West. The last stop of the "Wanguo Kunyu" Citywalk is the Tushan Bay Museum, which was established on the site of the Tushan Bay Orphanage. The treasure of the town hall "Tushanwan archway", the earliest stained glass, the earliest exploration and innovation of velvet embroidery skills...... Each piece of the treasures in the collection tells the story of Xujiahui.
This exploration of history and culture not only gave participants a deeper understanding of Xujiahui, but also provided them with an unforgettable historical and cultural experience. The four city walks with different themes enriched the cultural life of the citizens and injected new vitality into the inheritance and development of Xujiahui culture.
Reporter: Shen Yifei
Editor: Chen Haixiao
Proofreading: Geng Jieyu