Nanyong’s Prosperity and Prosperity: Exhibition of Unearthed Cultural Relics from Nanjing University’ Officially Opens

On May 20, on the occasion of the 122nd anniversary of the founding of Nanjing University, “Nanyong, the Prosperity of Nanjing University – An Exhibition of Unearthed Cultural Relics from the Collection of Nanjing University” opened at the Nanjing University Art Museum. This exhibition is hosted by Nanjing University, organized by the Nanjing University Museum, and co-organized by the School of History of Nanjing University and the Institute of Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences of Nanjing University. Chen Yunsong, deputy secretary of the Party Committee of Nanjing University and director of the Nanjing University Office; Zhu Qingbao, former party secretary of Jiangnan University and professor of the School of History of Nanjing University; Li Bin, assistant to the president of Nanjing University and director of the Gulou Campus Management Office; deputy secretary of the Party Committee of Nanjing University of the Arts and Zijin Cultural and Creative Research Institute Dean Li Xiangmin, Deputy Secretary-General of the Jiangsu Association for Science and Technology and Director of the Jiangsu Science Communication Center Xia Jun, Director of the Zhejiang University Art and Archeology Museum Liu Bin, Director of the Museum Division of the Jiangsu Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism Che Ning, Jiangsu Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archeology Chang Shengzhihan, leaders of some departments, departments, and teachers and students of Nanjing University attended the opening ceremony.

In his speech, Chen Yunsong, deputy secretary of the Party Committee of Nanjing University, expressed warm congratulations on behalf of the university on the grand opening of the exhibition, and extended a sincere welcome to the guests who came to attend the opening ceremony. He pointed out that cultural relics are witnesses of history and carriers of culture. Protecting cultural relics is to protect history and inherit Chinese civilization. Nanjing University has a profound tradition of humanistic protection, research and collection. These cultural relics are the unique cultural assets of Nanjing University and the common historical memory of all Nanjing University people. They fully demonstrate the cultural heritage and historical precipitation of the 120-year-old Nanyong, and reflect the persistence and responsibility of Nanjing University people in archaeological excavation, academic research and cultural inheritance. Chen Yunsong expressed the hope that through this exhibition, the collection and social cultural relics resources will be actively revitalized, the excellent traditional culture will be disseminated, the spirit of patriotism and love for the university will be effectively promoted, and the teachers and students of Nanjing University will be guided to make due contributions to enhancing the cultural consciousness and cultural confidence of the Chinese nation.

Zhao Dongsheng, deputy director (in charge) of the Nanjing University Museum, introduced the origins of the exhibition and the goals envisioned to be achieved. He said that it coincides with the 2nd anniversary of Nanjing University studying and implementing the spirit of the General Secretary’s important reply and the 10th anniversary of the call to build the “first Nanjing University” On the occasion of the 122nd anniversary of the founding of Nanjing University, the Nanjing University Museum needs to organize an exhibition with related themes to highlight the achievements of Nanjing University in order to report to the General Secretary and present a gift to the school anniversary; combined with the characteristics of cultural relics, the most appropriate meaning is the peak; Prosperity is not formed overnight, but is achieved through the wisdom and sweat of the sages of the past generations. He introduced that if cultural relics are used to express such emotions, in addition to the contemporary nature of the cultural relics themselves, what is more important is the persistence and efforts made by Nanjing University in collecting, protecting and inheriting these cultural relics; the origin of Nanjing University’s collection has been For the purpose of teaching and scientific research services, the collection covers a long time and a wide area. The collection on display this time is centered on Xiao Ke Ding, with nearly 500 cultural relics displayed in different eras, which fully reflects Nanjing University’s commitment to cultural heritage protection. The profound accumulation and long history of utilization. Zhao Dongsheng hopes that visitors will have a deeper understanding and appreciation of Nanjing University’s spirit of “chewing roots and doing great things” contained in the motto and school song of Nanjing University through the exhibition.

Liu Bin, Director of the Art and Archeology Museum of Zhejiang University, delivered a speech on behalf of the collection institutions of the fraternal universities. He congratulated the opening of the exhibition and said that Nanjing University has a long cultural tradition and that the cultural relics collection of Nanjing University Museum has its own characteristics, both in terms of quantity and quality. Ranked among the best in universities. He said that cultural relics and cultural heritage are the blood and soul of history and play an irreplaceable role in cultural traditions. The history of cultural relic collection also records the history of NTU’s development and the great achievements of its predecessors. He introduced the development status and achievements of Zhejiang University Art and Archeology Museum to the guests and the audience.

Eight guests from inside and outside the school, Chen Yunsong, Zhu Qingbao, Li Bin, Li Xiangmin, Che Ning, Sheng Zhihan, Liu Bin, and Xia Jun, jointly lit up the lampposts to launch the exhibition, officially announcing that “Nanyong is prosperous with long accumulation and wide spread – cultural relics unearthed from the collection of Nanjing University” Exhibition” is carried out. Sun Leqiang, Director of the Propaganda Department of Nanjing University, presided over the opening ceremony.

After the opening ceremony, the guests visited the exhibition together.

The exhibition will last until June 30, 2024. Audiences inside and outside the school are welcome to enter the Xingyun Building to understand the history and inspire the future.