Ode to the Yangtze River: Poetic Journey through Yichang - Ouyang Xiu (Part 1)
2025-04-23 20:04:36
By Chen Si.
The Yangtze River Basin is a region of great significance to the development of ancient Chinese poetry.
Yichang, a city along the river, boasts a long history and rich cultural heritage. It is the hometown of Qu Yuan (c. 340 BC - 278 BC) and Wang Zhaojun (born c. 50 BC), and has inspired many renowned poets and writers throughout history.
The video series "Ode to the Yangtze River: Poetic Journey through Yichang" explores the landscape and culture of Yichang as part of the greater Yangtze River Basin.
The focus of Episode 1 is Ouyang Xiu (1007-1072), a famous Chinese statesman, essayist, poet, and historian of the Song Dynasty.
Ouyang Xiu once served as a county magistrate (head of county) of Yiling (present-day Yichang), where he composed numerous poems. Ouyang Xiu (Part 1) tells his story with Yichang and his transformation from a state of depression to one of renewed optimism.
Today is World Book Day. Let's read the classic poems written by Ouyang Xiu in Yichang.
Video by Yang Chunyan, Yan Wanqin, Ma Yuhan, Chen Si Ma Yuanchen and Yue Yuhao
