The Historical Transformation and Regional Characteristics of Lingnan Culture
The historical evolution of Lingnan culture is a long and intricate process marked by significant transfor-mations during key periods,including the Qin-Han,Tang-Song,Ming-Qing,Late Qing-Republic of China,and post-Reform and Opening eras. These pivotal moments not only shaped the trajectory of Lingnan culture but also profoundly influenced broader societal changes and the development of Chinese culture as a whole. As a distinc-tive regional cultural system within the larger framework of Chinese civilization,Lingnan culture embodies dy-namic tensions and interactions among various elements:marginality and innovation,diversity and self-reliance,pragmatism and transcendence,inclusiveness and harmony,as well as conservatism and adaptability. Understand-ing these dialectical relationships clarifies both the ideological underpinnings and the external expressions of the temporal and regional characteristics of Lingnan culture.