Did you know that the name of \u6eaf\u56ed means something special? It means “追淿”, to trace the origin. This is because it was built to commemorate the old Shanghai University from 1922 to 1927. Now you are standing in front of \u6eaf\u56ed. This is a place where we can remember the past. It is a place to honor those who came before us.
\u6eaf\u56ed is a landmark. People come here to remember history. They also come to carry on the spirit of the university. Teachers and students like to read here. They also like to relax and think. This is also a popular spot for taking photos.
Let’s take a closer look at the history of \u6eaf\u56ed. The garden was designed by Professor Wang Haisong. He is from the Academy of Fine Arts. The garden covers 1,800 square meters. It is open to everyone all year round.
The old Shanghai University was founded in October 1922. It was a collaboration between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party. The university aimed to develop talent and promote culture. Many famous people came from this university. They included leaders of the Communist Party and revolutionary martyrs. There were also social activists and well-known scholars.
This university contributed to China’s revolution and development. It was known as a “red school” and a “revolutionary melting pot”. To honor the spirit of the old Shanghai University, the school built \u6eaf\u56ed. Here, we can remember history and encourage future generations.
Planning for \u6eaf\u56ed began in April 2013. It officially opened on October 23, 2014. The goal was to recreate the history. The designers wanted to show the progress of historical figures. They wanted to connect the past with the future.
\u6eaf\u56ed combines tradition and modernity. It brings together history and art. The garden consists of curved walls and a map of the old campus. There are also winding paths. The walls are different heights. This represents the rise and fall of the old Shanghai University.
The campus map and the brick paths symbolize the university’s history. The garden’s exit leads to the modern Shanghai University. This symbolizes the connection between the old and new universities. It shows that the spirit of the university continues.
The campus map is in the center of \u6eaf\u56ed. It shows the locations of the old university’s campuses. The walls display a timeline of the university’s history. They show the university’s founding, development, and closure. The walls also list the names of famous alumni.
There are four large relief sculptures. They show important events in the university’s history. These include the welcome to President Yu Youren and the Pingmin Night School. They also depict Li Dazhao giving a speech and the May 30th Movement.
In 2018, a sculpture of young students was erected. It shows the energy of the female students in the 1920s. \u6eaf\u56ed welcomes many visitors each year. It has been recognized as a cultural landmark of Shanghai University. It is also a base for patriotism education. In 2019, it was named a Shanghai Patriotism Education Base.
As you leave \u6eaf\u56ed remember that you have visited a place of remembrance. It is a place of learning. The spirit of the old Shanghai University lives on. It inspires us to move forward and create a bright future.