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Traditional characteristics of Jiangsu culture

The traditional features of Jiangsu culture are as follows:

1. Inclusion. Jiangsu is located at the intersection of north and south. It was once a gathering place of historic cities and one of the representative areas of East China culture. Jiangsu culture has always been inclusive, absorbing the essence of eastern and western cultures from different regions, showing a diverse and unique cultural style.

2. Open and inclusive. Jiangsu has a superior geographical position and has been an important trade center along the East China Sea since ancient times. Frequent contact with the outside world has absorbed the cultural characteristics of all countries in the world, and this spirit of openness and tolerance has also run through the whole historical process of Jiangsu culture.

3. Pay attention to education. Since ancient times, Jiangsu has been a land of prosperous writing style. Ancient celebrities in history, such as Du Fu, Bai Juyi and Li Qingzhao, all left a deep cultural imprint in Jiangsu. Today, Jiangsu is also an important educational base in China, and the number of higher education institutions ranks among the top in China.

4. Protect the heritage. There are many famous historical and cultural cities, places of interest and intangible cultural heritage in Jiangsu, such as Nanjing Ming City Wall, Suzhou Gardens, Yangzhou Slender West Lake and Wuxi Huishan Ancient Town. Jiangsu people have always paid attention to the protection and inheritance of cultural heritage, which has become a major feature of Jiangsu culture.

Jiangsu's distinctive customs are: 1, Hanshan Temple ringing bells on New Year's Eve, 2, Jinling Lantern Festival, 3, China Nanjing International Plum Blossom Festival, 4, Yunlong Mountain Temple Fair Folk Tour, 5, Qintong Dragon Boat Festival, 6, Xuyi Lobster Festival.