"Tokyo Menghua Lu" is a note-style prose essay written by Meng Yuanlao in the Song Dynasty. This book was written in the second year of Jingkang of Emperor Qinzong of the Song Dynasty (1127). It is a work that traces the customs and feelings of the Han people in Kaifeng Prefecture, Tokyo, the capital of the Northern Song Dynasty. Most of the records are about the situation of Kaifeng Prefecture in Tokyo, the capital of the Northern Song Dynasty, from Chongning to Xuanhe years (1102-1125). From the scope of the capital to the palace buildings, from the official offices to the neighborhoods in the city, from food and daily life to seasonal events, from singing, dancing and music to wedding and funeral customs, it covers almost everything. It can be said that it depicts the daily life of people from all walks of life living in Tokyo during this historical period, and reproduces the life style at that time. By reading it today, people can understand Tokyo, the capital of the Northern Song Dynasty, and the lifestyle of the people living there, and gain more knowledge.
Reader comments
This book is like a picture of life in the Northern Song Dynasty, depicting the customs and customs of Tokyo so vividly that it makes people feel as if they are actually there. I especially like the description of festival celebrations in the book, such as "Lights and moonlight, flowers blooming in the snow, begging for tricks, climbing mountains, teaching ponds and gardens." After reading, I really want to experience such lively scenes. Moreover, the book also mentions various delicacies. Reading the sentence "The treasures from all over the world are all returned to the market; the peculiar smells of Huihuan District are all found in the kitchen", I feel like my mouth is watering. In short, this book is worth reading and can give us a deeper understanding of the history of the Northern Song Dynasty.
This book is like a picture of life in the Northern Song Dynasty, depicting the customs and customs of Tokyo so vividly that it makes people feel as if they are actually there. I especially like the description of festival celebrations in the book, such as "Lights and moonlight, flowers blooming in the snow, begging for tricks, climbing mountains, teaching ponds and gardens." After reading, I really want to experience such lively scenes. Moreover, the book also mentions various delicacies. Reading the sentence "The treasures from all over the world are all returned to the market; the peculiar smells of Huihuan District are all found in the kitchen", I feel like my mouth is watering. In short, this book is worth reading and can give us a deeper understanding of the history of the Northern Song Dynasty.