Is the legend of Meng Jiangnv an intangible cultural heritage?

The legend of Meng Jiangnv is an intangible cultural heritage.

The legend of Meng Jiangnu, also known as Meng Jiangnu's Crying for the Great Wall, is one of the four great love legends in ancient China (the other three are Cowherd and Weaver Girl, Butterfly Lovers and Legend of White Snake). The legend of Meng Jiangnv has a long history, and there are sporadic records in Zuo's Biography in the Spring and Autumn Period, Tan Gong in the Book of Rites, Mencius, Shuoyuan and Lienv Biography in the Han Dynasty.

The story originated from the historical compilation "Qi Liang's wife cries her husband". The two protagonists in the story, one is the wife of Qi Liang, the prototype of Meng Jiangnu, and the other is Qi Liang, the prototype of Fan Xiliang, which really exists in history and is not fiction. In 2006, the legend of Meng Jiangnv was listed in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage list by the State Council and declared in Zibo.

In 2008, The Legend of Meng Jiangnv was included in the first batch of "expanded list of national intangible cultural heritage representative projects" and declared in Changde. In 20 14, the legend of Meng Jiangnv was listed in the fourth batch of national intangible cultural heritage representative projects by the State Council and declared in Laiwu.

Cultural influence

1. Literary works: Meng Jiangnv's Crying for the Great Wall is a classic story in Chinese folk literature. It has appeared in various ancient operas, novels and other literary works, such as The Story of Spring Fragrance and A Dream of Red Mansions, and has been adapted and interpreted many times.

2. Artistic form: The legend of Meng Jiangnv also left a deep impression on China traditional art, which appeared in a large number of artistic expressions, such as painting, sculpture, ceramics, embroidery and paper-cutting. Such as the drum basin stone carving of Meng Jiangnu in Ming Dynasty and the image of Meng Jiangnu in folk New Year pictures.

3. Musical works: The legend of Meng Jiangnu is also one of the common themes in China folk music, which has existed since ancient times. Such as the famous Quyi work Meng Jiangnv and the symphony Meng Jiangnv.

4. Formation of cultural symbols: The legend of Meng Jiangnu has become one of the important symbols of China culture, and it is used as a symbol to control grief and express patriotic feelings. Statues of Meng Jiangnu have been set up in many important places, such as the weeping statue of Meng Jiangnu at the gate of Chang 'an Avenue in Xidan, Beijing.