Wu culture originated from the State of Wu in the Spring and Autumn Period, which is unique because of its regional characteristics and the influence of Central Plains culture. However, before the Six Dynasties, there was no real core value concept in the cultural history of China, which had distinct unity and systematic cultural form. Compared with the Central Plains, the backwardness of Wu culture is obvious.
The southern crossing of Yongjia is the key to a turning point. With the orthodox regime moving south, the political and cultural center moved south, realizing Wu's cultural transformation. Reflected in the formation of Wu language family today; From martial arts to Chongwen; Local recluse culture and mainstream culture permeate each other. Since the Tang and Song Dynasties, celebrities from Wu have emerged in large numbers and become culturally developed areas.
During the Southern Song Dynasty, the political, economic and cultural center of China moved to the south of the Yangtze River. When early capitalism sprouted, Jiangnan area was the base camp for the dissemination of citizens' ideas. In the middle and late Ming Dynasty, Jiangnan was not only developed in industry and commerce, but also the center of national study, culture, art and entertainment, and also the stage of important society in the late Ming and early Qing Dynasties. Wu culture has distinct characteristics, such as inclusiveness and learning from others; Smart, clever and agile; Seeking truth from facts, seeking truth from facts; Be brave in innovation and constantly surpass. These characteristics still have an impact on contemporary society.
The essential characteristics of Wu culture can be summarized as follows:
The first is the harmony between morality and carrying things.
Taber abdicated and won the praise of Confucius as "the most famous country in Germany". As the core moral content of Wu culture, morality has become the foundation of the foundation. From ancient Taibo to Lindong Party in Ming Dynasty, from modern industrial and commercial families to contemporary Huaxi Village, Wuxi embodies Suntech's harmonious concept in all aspects of social development.
The second is tolerance and openness.
Wu culture is an open cultural system, and its development is the result of constantly absorbing different cultures, showing a kind of cultural inclusiveness and openness. The introduction and absorption of Central Plains culture shows its inclusiveness. The geographical location near the sea has also made Wudi a collision zone for cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries for a long time.
The third is pragmatism in practical application.
The idea of practical use stems from the developed industry and commerce in Wu. The development of industry and commerce has promoted the prosperity of the economy, and nurtured practical thinking for practical use. In modern times, practicality is mainly manifested in the combination of learning and application, and actively advocates promoting social change and developing industry with practical knowledge and science and technology. Wuxi Rong brothers are the most famous representatives.
Fourth, pioneering and innovating.
Taibo developed and built the State of Wu on the land, and from then on, he had the pioneering and innovative spirit of being unconventional and daring to think and do. China's historical tradition is to value agriculture over commerce, but Wu started the idea of paying equal attention to industry and commerce very early. Today, the sudden emergence of township industry shows its creativity.