Yin Xu in Anyang is a capital site of the late Shang Dynasty that has been documented in Chinese history and confirmed by archaeological excavations. About 130000 fragments of oracle bones have been discovered here, documenting various aspects of social life during the Shang Dynasty.
There are two theories about the origin of Chinese characters in China. One is the ancient mythological legend of Cangjie creating characters, and the other is a scientific description of the origin of characters.
The exhibition is divided into seven units: Chinese character worship, Chinese character interpretation, Chinese character entertainment, dialect folk characters, combination folk characters, decorative folk characters, and mysterious folk characters, showcasing Chinese character customs closely related to the survival, production, and life of the people.
Calligraphy is the art of writing Chinese characters and a treasure that has been passed down for thousands of years. By presenting typical calligraphy works from different eras and carriers, let everyone appreciate the unique style of calligraphy art and feel the beauty of Chinese characters.
Chinese characters are an important carrier of Chinese civilization and have made outstanding contributions to the inheritance and promotion of Chinese culture. For thousands of years, the compilation of character books and the development of Chinese characters have complemented each other, becoming a dazzling cultural treasure of the Chinese nation.
