Located on the east side of Tiananmen Square in Beijing, Beijing Workers' Cultural Palace is a Ming and Qing Dynasty Imperial Ancestral Temple built in the 18th year of Yongle in the Ming Dynasty (1420). With the proposal of Premier Zhou Enlai and the approval of the first State Council meeting, the Imperial Ancestral Temple was transferred to the Beijing Federation of Trade Unions for management and used as a cultural activity venue for workers and the masses. The plaque "Beijing Workers' Cultural Palace" was named and inscribed by Chairman Mao Zedong. It was unveiled on April 30, 1950 and officially opened to the public on May 1. It is a "school and paradise" for the working people and a tourist attraction for Chinese and foreign tourists. The rich and colorful cultural and sports activities and the beautiful and elegant environment attract many tourists. Art and education training have created a large number of talents. Various art performances and exhibitions are also well-known. Various entertainment and fitness projects are appreciated by both the elite and the masses. It is an excellent place for leisure and entertainment. The establishment of Beijing Workers' Cultural Palace was recorded in the "Chronicle of the People's Republic of China" as a major historical event after the founding of the People's Republic of China. In January 1988, the Imperial Ancestral Temple was listed as a national key cultural relic protection unit. In 1998, Beijing Workers' Cultural Palace was rated as a national model workers' cultural palace by the All-China Federation of Trade Unions. In March 2002, Beijing Workers' Cultural Palace was rated as a first-class park in Beijing. Since its establishment, Beijing Workers' Cultural Palace has become the center of cultural activities for workers in the capital and even the whole country, carrying out rich and colorful cultural activities and cultivating a large number of talents in various fields. At the same time, as an important venue for major events of the Party and the country, it has experienced many major historical events. With the acceleration of the pace of reform and opening up, the Cultural Palace is organically combining the traditional culture of the Imperial Ancestral Temple with modern culture and art, and gradually forming a school and park with unique characteristics and rich cultural values.
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Interpretation of Beijing Workers' Cultural Palace from the perspective of Eastern philosophy Eastern philosophy, especially Chinese philosophy, emphasizes the concept of unity of man and nature and harmonious coexistence. Beijing Workers' Cultural Palace, formerly the Imperial Ancestral Temple of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, was a place for the royal family to worship their ancestors. Its rigorous architectural layout reflects the spirit of "ritual" in ancient Chinese philosophy, that is, order and harmony. From the perspective of Eastern philosophy, this is not only a respect for ancestors, but also a reverence for nature and social order. The transformation of the Cultural Palace, from a royal sacrificial place to a cultural activity center for the public, reflects the philosophical transformation from "family rule" to "the world for the public", and is a modern practice of Confucian "benevolence" and "people-oriented" thinking, emphasizing harmony and integration between people. Interpretation of Beijing Workers' Cultural Palace from the perspective of Western philosophy Western philosophy, especially the philosophy of the Enlightenment, emphasizes reason, freedom and human rights. The transformation of Beijing Workers' Cultural Palace, from a closed royal place to an open public space, reflects the importance of the public domain and citizens' rights in Western philosophy. It has become a place for people to freely exchange ideas and enjoy cultural life, reflecting the concepts of "freedom" and "democracy" in Western philosophy. At the same time, the openness of the Cultural Palace also reflects the thinking of the relationship between individuals and society in Western philosophy, that is, the role and responsibility of individuals in society, and how society provides space for individuals to develop freely. Comprehensive interpretation Whether it is the harmonious coexistence of Eastern philosophy or the freedom and democracy of Western philosophy, the Beijing Workers' Cultural Palace embodies respect for people and the pursuit of social harmony. It is not only a witness to history, but also the practice of philosophical thought in modern society, showing the common exploration and understanding of the relationship between "people" and "society" under different cultural backgrounds.