论昆明黑龙潭“唐梅”的历史景象和文化意义

On historical sights and cultural significance of the “Tang Mei”in the Kunming Black Dragon Pool

昆明黑龙潭所传"唐梅"历史悠久,清康熙间始见有人言及此地古梅,乾隆中叶始以"唐梅"闻名。乾隆后期以来两株古梅,一立一卧,姿态苍老,风景奇异,名声大噪。大约道光间古梅死去,后来孙枝长成,或沿名补植,风景赓续不绝。黑龙潭"唐梅"是云贵高原最具影响的梅花名胜,独特的地理位置、亦真亦幻的悠久历史赋予"唐梅"以深厚的文化意义。其称作"唐梅",未必有生物学和历史学的依据,主要出于一种文化情结,寄托着人们对国家统一、民族团结、边疆稳定的历史记忆和美好愿望。

It is said that the 'Tang Mei'in the Kunming Black Dragon Pool has a long history,for there were someone who first adverted to the ancient Mei flower trees during the period of Kangxi in the Qing Dynasty. It was known as'Tang Mei'( Mei flower trees dating back to Tang Dynasty) during the middle period of Qianlong 's reign. Two ancient Mei flower trees had become famous since late period of Qianlong,one standing and the other lying,with aged posture and singular landscape. They died probably during the Daoguang period; however,their offshoots grew up to continue the scenery and were named after the old ones. 'Tang Mei'in the Black Dragon Pool was the most influential Mei flower scenic spot on the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau. It was endowed with rich cultural significance for its unique geographical location and dimly discernible long history. The name of 'Tang Mei'might be lack of biological or historical evidences,but was inherited mainly out of a cultural complex; nevertheless,it possesses historical memory and good wishes of national unification,ethnic unity as well as stability in border areas.