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Pavilions are an integrated part of Chinese gardens. Their function is to divert visitors' attention from a view in a limited space toward a view out into an infinite space. Standing in a pavilion, a visitor can look far into the distance to enjoy the beautiful sights of the world. As a Yuan-dynasty (1206-1368) poem elucidates, "The boundless landscape / Converges into one pavilion." In the Summer Palace in Beijing, there is a pavilion named "Touring Through a Painting," which does not mean that the pavilion itself is a painting, but that the scene outside the pavilion is like a painting. Therefore, once you enter the pavilion, you enter the bigger painting. 去书内
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    The section on traditional Chinese festivals offers vivid insights into the nation’s cultural heritage. It details the origins and customs of key festivals, such as the Spring Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, and Dragon Boat Festival. For instance, the Spring Festival is rooted in the ancient legend of driving away the monster Nian, while the Dragon Boat Festival commemorates the patriotic poet Qu Yuan. The text emphasizes that these festivals are not just about celebrations but also about passing down family bonds and cultural values. The description of family reunions during the Mid-Autumn Festival, with mooncakes and moon-gazing, vividly reflects the Chinese emphasis on harmony and unity. Additionally, the chapter notes how these traditions have evolved in modern times, adapting to contemporary life while preserving their cultural essence.

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