Although the squares built in different places vary in size and style, generally speaking, they all reflect the architectural concept of openness and tolerance. Therefore, the most prominent feature of square culture is diversity. In square cultural activities, people spontaneously carry out various activities based on different hobbies and needs, including sports and fitness, artistic performances, elegant culture, and mass entertainment. People entertain themselves in square culture. Self-pleasure can cultivate your sentiments and purify your body and mind!
The main carrier of square culture is various artistic activities with cultural and aesthetic meanings. What makes square culture different from temple fairs or various cultural activities held in large sports venues and exhibition halls is that it belongs exclusively to "squares".
First of all, fairness is the most prominent feature of square culture. The square is the place where urban public life is most concentrated, the place where the public welfare of the government is best reflected, and the place where urban public culture is concentrated. The square, as a public space in the city, has become a place for citizens to socialize, relax and receive education, and has also become a place for foreign tourists to travel and rest. Any cultural activities held in the square are open to the public. This kind of fairness determines that square culture must take the road of civilianization. Even high-level theatrical performances must take into account both refined and popular tastes. At the same time, the public nature determines that the main body of square culture is the public. Without extensive public participation, square culture will become dry and dry.
Secondly, festivals are another characteristic of square culture. The origin of the square is for public gatherings and celebrations, which determines that the square culture must have the noisy and enthusiastic color of the festival. Therefore, square culture now holds various festivals, including permanent cultural and art festivals. Some festivals have gone from unknown to well-known, from local to national or even international. For example, the "Song of the Earth" International Folk Song Festival in Nanning, Guangxi has become a brand in square culture since its inception. Another example is Dalian's International Fashion Festival, which has introduced world-renowned art troupes and international singers to perform in the city's squares. The combination of economy and culture has made the festival famous. The festival nature determines that the square culture should have a grand momentum and lively atmosphere. Without the cultural charm generated by festivals, it would not be able to attract audiences and create an atmosphere.
Furthermore, the main carrier of square culture is various arts, sports and other artistic activities. Various festivals also need the support and cooperation of artistic activities, which gives them aesthetic characteristics. Some of these cultural and sports activities are more elegant artistic activities, such as square symphonies, artistic evening parties of professional groups, etc., which have strong aesthetic value. Even if some activities are for self-entertainment, such as dancing and fitness, they also contain a certain aesthetic value. The aesthetics of square culture is educational and entertaining, and it has a subtle educational effect on improving the cultural quality of the public. Square culture has become an open classroom for providing aesthetic education to the public. The square is a public service facility provided by the government for the people. Its construction is also the need for urban space composition, and it is also the epitome of the construction of urban spiritual civilization. The square embodies the style, cultural connotation and landscape characteristics of a city, and improves the city's service functions.
The breadth, diversity, flexibility and public welfare of the square culture are its special functions. As long as the audience walks into the square, they do not need to buy tickets, and they can directly participate in the viewing without being restricted by seats or time. , there is a publicity target without the need for organization and mobilization, and it is also the most intuitive and closest to the performers. As long as the performance reaches its climax, people on stage and off stage can communicate with each other immediately. The performance on stage is immersed in the performance, and the audience applauds warmly. Cheers, admiration and applause are continuous and endless. Thousands of audiences gather for performances every night, and various programs are suitable for all ages, showing the cultural style and civilization of the masses in modern society. Therefore, square culture is also affectionately called "theatre without walls" by the common people. Square culture is different from theater art. Square culture is based on the participation of the people as the driving force. Only by maintaining its extensiveness and regularity can it arouse the enthusiasm of the people for participation.
Just like everything has its own characteristics and laws, square culture also has its own characteristics and laws, which is reflected in the fact that it not only has the characteristics of a square but also has the characteristics of culture. Therefore, we are satisfying the people Along with the growing cultural demand, we must also correctly understand the characteristics of square culture:
1. The spontaneity of the masses.
In square cultural activities, people are the main body, but people who participate in square activities are by no means driven by administration. In the square, people can come or not; they can participate in square cultural activities or not participate in any activities; they can be activities Participants can also be appreciators or bystanders of the event. In short, people come voluntarily and leave happily according to their different hobbies and needs. In addition to organized performances, there are also various cultural activities that are spontaneous and self-entertaining for the masses. They integrate various types of musicals, dances, dramas, and various forms of playing, playing, and singing. People use their best Enjoy yourself in your favorite way and entertain your body and mind.
2. Extensive participation. The wide range of participants and the large audience of square culture are unmatched by any form of cultural activities. People can be both appreciators and performers here. There is no difference in age, identity or status here. Everyone can Relaxed, unrestrained, flowing freely, feel the influence of culture in the square, experience the joy of participation in activities, find your own talents in performances, and express yourself in literature and art.
3. Flexibility of form. The forms of cultural activities in the square are flexible, including amateur, popular and popular arts, as well as professional, elegant and fine arts; there can be traditional and modern stage performances, as well as mass performances in the square with rural customs and folk art; It can be music, dance, drama, martial arts, gymnastics, speech, etc. In short, there are various forms, eclectic and colorful.
4. Diversity of content. With the progress of society, people's demand for culture continues to increase, and the content of cultural activities in the square has become more and more abundant, including those that eulogize the party and the country, and those that praise the working people's entrepreneurship, innovation, and creation; both those that reflect primary and secondary school students, There are also those that express military life; there are both physical fitness and artistic performances; there are both elegant art and popular culture. Square culture has become the epitome of today's social culture.
5. The leadership of the government. Although the square culture is open, it is by no means unprincipled, unorganized, undisciplined, and unguided. As an effective cultural front for the government, the square must play its leading role to ensure the content and quality of square culture and ensure the healthy and orderly development of square culture. With its high-spirited, healthy and beneficial style, it embodies the taste of mass culture and the distinctive characteristics of the times.
The above characteristics of the cultural square show the strong vitality of the square culture. Therefore, we must stand at the starting point of the new century, carefully study square culture, guide square culture correctly, and do a good job in the construction of square culture from the height of building a harmonious Changzhou, firmly occupy this important cultural position, and build our The brand of city square culture continuously improves the civilized quality of citizens and the cultural taste of the city.
Compared with other cultural venues such as cultural centers, libraries, theaters, and cinemas, square culture has outstanding characteristics. The first is its inclusiveness. The square itself has an open space. It can host stage performances of various art categories such as music, dance, opera, folk art, etc., as well as mass performances that can be participated by young and old, such as Yangko dance, chorus, etc., which are both elegant and popular. Rich in connotation. People can be both appreciators and performers here. There is no difference in identity or status here. People can be relaxed and unrestrained, and feel the influence of culture in their leisure. Community culture, corporate culture, family culture, local culture, etc. can all become important parts of the square culture.
The second is its broad participation. Due to the public welfare and openness of the square, square culture has a very wide range of participants and a very large audience. Everyone, young and old, male and female, urban and rural, can participate. This is unmatched by other forms of cultural activities. It can attract citizens from different professions, ages and interests to participate.
The third is its government leadership. Square culture is one of the important positions of mass culture and plays a very important role in the prosperity of socialist mass culture. Therefore, square culture must be carried out under the organization and guidance of relevant governments and departments, and be included in the target management of cultural departments of governments at all levels and group art centers and cultural centers (stations). Only with government leadership can the content and quality of square culture be guaranteed and the healthy and orderly development of square culture be ensured.