Chapter 461: The Warsaw Mermaid Statue
Professor Chen Qi said: "Speaking of the name of the city, I still want to introduce, there is also a beautiful legend, Warsaw in Polish, pronounced Walshava, the name is to commemorate a pair of lovers named Walsey and Shawa, they broke through many obstacles, and finally married the brave spirit, in Poland, the mouth of the sea is in the Vistula River in the Perro Sea, there is a legend of mermaids. ”
"A young man named Walsey and a young woman named Shawa sailed down the river to Warsaw, the capital of Poland, to make their home, and the mermaids in the river were their witnesses and shelters. ”
It gradually developed into a city, and in their honor, later generations called Warsaw the name of the city, and the image of a mermaid was used as the emblem of Warsaw. ”
Qu Lihua listened to Professor Chen Qi tell this beautiful and moving romantic love story, and she also felt very moving.
Meng Wenjie said: "When Zhou Sen went to Singapore, he also heard the legend of the lion's head and fishtail, and I found that when I went to a city and a place, there was a romantic legend, some about love, and some about myths and legends. ”
Qu Lihua nodded, "Yes, this is people's yearning for a better life, these romantic legends can be handed down, it must be what people want, if people don't recognize it, it won't be circulated, people hope to pass on beautiful stories to future generations." ”
Professor Chen Qi nodded, "In 1936, the famous Polish sculptor Ms. Rudwika Krakowska-Nitzhova began to sculpt the statue of a mermaid. ”
"Of course, there are many places around the world where there are sculptures of mermaids, the difference is that the statue of the mermaid in Warsaw is tall, the girl holds her head high, holds the shield in her left hand and holds the sword in her right hand, creating a heroic image of defending Poland, and now in front of the mermaid statue, the bouquet continues all year round, showing the love of the Polish people for Poland, I will take you to visit, I believe this sculpture will leave a deep impression on everyone. ”
Professor Chen Qi took everyone to visit, Qu Lihua and Meng Wenjie stood in front of the statue, which was indeed exactly the same as Professor Chen Qi's introduction.
Qu Lihua nodded and praised, "The mermaid looks really beautiful, this sculpture can indeed represent the Polish people's love for Poland and their beautiful vision for the future life!"
Meng Wenjie nodded, "I was very impressed by European sculptures, the sculpture skills of the master sculptor are very profound, and he can grasp the characteristics of the human figure. ”
"Yes, I'll take you to see other scenery, and there are still a lot of beautiful scenery to see and enjoy in Warsaw!" said Professor Chen Qi.
There are many buildings of historical significance, almost all of which have been restored and renovated, and those former palaces, churches, castles, etc. are even more majestic.
The beautiful Vistula River flows quietly through the city from south to north, and the trees and grass along both sides of the river are vigorously greened, and the streets and residential areas are vigorously greened, and lawns are planted under the trees, so that the city of Warsaw is not dusty on windy days.
"This is one of the great things about Warsaw, because the climate is right to live here, the scenery is beautiful, and the north-western suburb of Zhelazovavola is the hometown of the musician Chopin, and I would like to introduce you to this great musician. ”
It still maintains the layout of the old city and the new city, and most of the historical monuments and places of interest are concentrated in the old city, especially the magnificent palaces, huge churches, all kinds of arrow towers, castles, etc., which attract a large number of tourists from abroad every year.
Located on the west bank of the Vistula River, the old town is home to a medieval cluster of red spires that retain many of the characteristic European buildings of the Middle Ages, surrounded by red brick 13th-century interiors and 14th-century facades, with towering antique castles at the corners.
Famous ancient buildings include the former Royal Palace, which is known as the "Monument of Polish National Culture", the Krasinski Palace, the most beautiful and spectacular Baroque building in Warsaw, the Vazienki Palace, an outstanding representative of Polish classical architecture, and the Church of the Holy Cross, St. John's Church, the Roman Church, the Russian Church, etc.
The city is full of monuments, statues and casts, and the apartment on Avenue Frita, where the internationally famous physicist Marie Curie was born, has been turned into a museum.
In the new urban area, modern high-rise buildings, one after another, all kinds of shops, restaurants, hotels, hotels abound, the environment is elegant residential area, the layout is reasonable, the life is convenient, the forest is lush, the flowers and plants are widely planted, just like a garden.
"The traffic in the city extends in all directions, in good order, colleges and universities, scientific research institutions, modern art museums, theaters, stadiums are distributed in various districts, full of vitality, living in Warsaw is very convenient, fashionable, modern living facilities make people's lives convenient and fast, but people still have nostalgia for the city's art and culture, below we will introduce the great musician Chopin. ”
"The Polish composer and pianist of the 19th century, mentioning this musician, is famous, Chopin is one of the most influential and popular piano composers in history, one of the most important figures in the history of Polish music. ”
"A representative of European 19th-century Romantic music, his works are based on Polish folk songs and dances, and at the same time deeply influenced by Bach, mostly piano music, known as the romantic piano poet. ”
Head Xia Yuxiang nodded, "I also like this musician very much, Chopin mostly uses piano music, with diverse genres, rich content, simple feelings, concise techniques, themes closely related to the life, history and poetry of the Polish people, the tunes are enthusiastic and unrestrained, the harmonies are rich and colorful, and the structure is flexible and free. ”
"As a famous pianist, Chopin's playing technique is exquisite, his technique is delicate, his sound is gorgeous, he is passionate, he is fascinated, and his piano pedal usage is unique. ”
"Every time I listen to Chopin's piano music, I always feel that his rhythm can be well combined with the theme he wants to express, and the music can integrate people's emotions into the work. ”
"Their music is also very well integrated with their life experiences, they regard music as important as their lives, and compose their dreams and hopes into music. ”
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