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Since times immemorial, the Great Wall of China has been regarded as the epitome of the magnificent Chinese History. 123chinesenewyear presents you with much essential knowledge about the culture of the Great Wall of China.Scores of grand historical events cannot be separated with the Great Wall. Lots of beautiful legends and stories about the Great Wall took place following the construction of this splendid |
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Scores of grand historical events cannot be separated with the Great Wall. Lots of beautiful legends and stories about the Great Wall took place following the construction of this splendid edifice and since that time these stories have spread around the country as well as worldwide. Among them, the most significant are the stories about
Meng Jiangnu's tears,
Lady San Niangzi,
National Hero of Qi Jiguang,
Great Wall of China Adoption,
Great Wall of China Marathon.
The first story occurred during the Qin Dynasty (221BC-206BC). It relates how Meng Jiangnu's embittered lamentation made a section of the Great Wall collapse. This story also indicates that the Great Wall is the production of tens of thousands of Chinese commoners.
Another fable about the Jiayuguan Pass tells of a workman named Yi Kaizhan in the Ming Dynasty (1368BC-1644BC) who was proficient in arithmetic. By his clever attempt he saved his fellow workers from the harsh punishment by the supervisor. After completing the task allotted, Yi Kaizhan said with deliberation that the brick was put there by a supernatural being to fix the wall. A tiny move would cause the collapse of the wall. Therefore the brick was kept there and never moved. It can still be found there today on the tower of the Jiayuguan Pass.
In addition to the above-mentioned stories about the construction of the Great Wall, there are also plenty of stories about current scenic spots. A famous one is the legend of the Beacon Tower. |
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