中国西瓜文化探索

Watermelon in Chinese Culture

西瓜,一种深受人们喜爱的水果,源自于域外,后传入中国普及全国各地并不断发展。西瓜传入中国之后,经过了漫长的栽培与传播,在潜移默化中形成了众多以西瓜为主要元素的文化、历史与风俗等。文章主要叙述了在中国历代发展的过程中,西瓜除扮演着一个给人们夏日消暑解渴的角色,也给中国传统文化增添诸多有意义的内涵,随着时代的进步对中国农业的发展产生着不同程度的影响。它不仅是传统民俗文化的重要元素之一,更成为了农业文化遗产的其中一笔。笔者认为西瓜的文化价值与社会价值理应受到保护和传承。

Watermelon, a fruit that is loved by people, originated from overseas and was introduced to China and developed with the time. After being introduced to China, watermelon has been cultivated and spread for a long time, and formed cultures, history and customs as the major element. In its development in China,watermelon has played a role in summer for relieving thirsty, added many connotations to the traditional Chinese culture, and influenced China’s agricultural development. It is not only one of the important elements of traditional folk culture in China, but also one of the agricultural cultural heritage. The authors believe that the cultural value and social value of watermelon should be protected and passed down.