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As integral part of the 4, 000 years' Chinese civilization,the
unique culture of the Wu Region south of the Yangtze has
inherited and enhanced the aspect of the refined temperament and
feminine beauty instead of the masculine and robust. Such
cultural characteristics are shown in the rich,clean rhythm of the
Wu poetry, the sweet,mellow tone of the Wu dialect, the
slow-paced and lingering melody of Kunqu Opera,the crisp and
delightful tune of ballad singing, the quaint and lively
calligraphy,the delicate and elegant landscape painting,the
simplistic and cursive engraving of seals, the merry and vivid New
Year's pictures of Taohuawu wood-block printing,etc. An artistic
manifestation of the age-old philosophy,the Wu Culture seeks the
informal and the natural,the mild and soft lines, the enduring
impression and implicit sense of beauty.
Apart from the ancient architecture and folklore, the fine
elements of Suzhou's art and culture can best be seen in the
various museums,notably, the Municipal Museum,the Theatrical
Museum,the Museum of Folklore,the Museum of Engraved Stone
Tablets,the Museum of Suzhou Embroidery Art ,the Silk Museum,
etc.
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