浅析运河古镇孟河的文化基因特质传承

A Brief Insight into the Inheritance of the Cultural Gene Features of Canal Ancient Town Menghe

位于常州西北隅的孟河镇因大运河在此入江而兴起、发展、繁盛,运河造就了孟河镇特有的镇防一体、城河一体的江南古镇筑城卫戍格局,也带来了南北经济与文化的交融,形成了孟河文化兼融并包、精专博通、开拓创新等特有的基因特质,散发着运河古镇独特的文化魅力。在新时代的背景下,我们要充分利用好大运河文化带建设,深入挖掘运河古镇的历史文化基因特质,通过文化的内涵来引领运河古镇的经济、社会繁荣,推动运河古镇的全新发展。

Menghe Town,situated in the northwest of Changzhou,has gradually developed into a thriving town since it was built due to its perfect location where the Grand Canal meets the Yangtze River.As a traditional ancient town,Menghe's planning and layout is mainly based on its geographical location,which makes it not only an ideal place for people to live in,but also a defensive site.The Grand Canal has also contributed to the economic and cultural integration between the North and South China in Menghe.And as such,Menghe culture genetically features its inclusiveness,specialization and comprehensiveness,and innovation,which makes Menghe a unique ancient town full of charm.In the new era,Menghe's development is supposed to be in line with the construction of the Grand Canal cultural belt,digging deep into its cultural gene features.Under the guidance of the cultural connotation,Menghe is bound to develop into a prosperous ancient town both economically and socially.And people will witness a brand-new Menghe with the new development.