South Korean Ambassador to Germany Kim Yeon-kwan was the South Korean host of the Humboldt Forum in BerlinFolkloreSpeech at the special exhibition, one of the first in the exhibition is called "The Woman Drawing Water", which aroused dissatisfaction among the Korean people. The woman in ** has a jug on her head and her chest exposed. According to the introduction, this shows that since the middle of the Joseon Dynasty, only sons have the right to inherit, and women will be proud to have sons, and the bare breasts symbolize the birth of sons. It is said that this ** may not have been originally from the German **AdolfFisherThe hand, which was photographed by the Japanese, appeared in the 1907 Japanese publication of Korean CustomsSceneryAlbum". South KoreaCultureThe Ministry of Sports and Tourism provided nearly 1 billion won for the pavilion, causing domestic discontent.
Korean media said that commonDemocratsCongressman Kim Hyung-xia criticized that using taxpayers' funds to run exhibitions that slander and distort history is a serious problem that needs to be held accountable. South Korean netizens also expressed their anger at this, and left messages on social ** accusatory, "The distortion of North Korea ** displayed at the exhibition was filmed by Japan, but it was proudly displayed, and South Korea** also supported it with hundreds of millions of won, which is ridiculous!" Subsequently, the controversy** has been withdrawn, but the incident continues to ferment.
According to the introduction, the "woman who fetched the water" on display is intended to highlight the tradition of succession of sons from the middle of the Joseon Dynasty, and women forFamilyand to continue and to bear sons as honorableCultureConnotation. And the bare chest symbolizes the joy of giving birth to a son, conveying a specific eraFamilyValues。However, the authenticity of ** and the identity of the photographer have aroused widespread attention and discussion from the outside world.
This **, known as the "Woman Drawing Water", is a piece with historyCultureThe exhibit of meaning, but because of what is behind itPoliticswithCultureconnotation and causedSocialControversy. HistoryCultural relicsIt is ornamental and has a unique historical value, and its display can not only help people better understand historyCulture, can also promoteCultureinheritance and exchange. However, in a specific historical context, historyCultural relicsmay be interpreted differently or even used as specificPoliticspurpose, to provoke controversy and questioning.
Cultureis an important part of a country's image, historyCultureThe inheritance and display are directly related to the image of the countryValues。In the context of globalization, between different countriesCultureExchanges and dialogues are becoming more and more frequent, and how to understand and present yourself correctlyCulture, respect for other countriesCulture, which has become a question that needs to be considered urgently. The controversy in the exhibition touches on historyCulturePoliticsand other levels, but also triggered a desire forCultureDeep thinking on display and inheritance.
As oneCultureExhibitions, showing more than just static historyCultural relics, but also a kind of history andCultureInterpretation and inheritance. The exhibition organizer needs to fully consider the feelings and understanding of the audience, and avoid unnecessary controversy and negative impact caused by the display of individual exhibits. In the display of historyCultureHistorical facts should be respected and objectivity and fairness should be maintained, with a view to achieving disseminationCultureThe purpose of promoting understanding and harmony.
This time Berlin HanFolkloreThe controversy caused by the exhibition highlightedCultureChallenges and problems in the presentation and inheritance. For historyCultural relicsThe display and interpretation need to be more rigorous and meticulous, respect historical facts, and avoid taking history as a wholeCultural relicsUsed as:PoliticsTool. At the same time, it needs to be strengthenedInternationalbetweenCultureCommunicate and understand to promote differenceCultureto build a more harmonious and pluralistic world. The controversy behind the exhibition is not only a warning, but also an opportunity to think and act. WishCultureThe display can better convey the harmony and beauty of civilization and promoteWorld Culturesdevelopment and prosperity.