| Tongwei County has a long history and profound cultural heritage.Since the middle of the Qing Dynasty,Tongwei people,under the influence of the ideology of worshiping literature and valuing education,have been increasingly passionate about the art of calligraphy,and a cultural phenomenon has gradually formed.This cultural phenomenon is called "Tongwei Calligraphy phenomenon" by many scholars in the cultural circle.The Tongwei calligraphy phenomenon boomed in the 1980 s thanks to a government push.In1993,Tongwei County became one of the first six "Towns of Chinese Painting and Calligraphy" named by the Ministry of Culture.Today,Tongwei County also enjoys a certain reputation in the country.The number of calligraphy creators in Tongwei County is increasing day by day,and the number of people who have joined the Chinese Calligraphers Association and the Gansu Calligraphers Association is also increasing year by year.The vigorous development of Tongwei calligraphy has created a complete industrial chain of calligraphy and painting,formed a huge calligraphy and painting market,and contributed to the economic development of Tongwei;Promoting the spiritual and cultural construction of Tongwei County;It provides a feasible way for the cultural development of other regions. |