Tangshan Earthquake Memorial Hall is located in the Anti-seismic Monument Square in the center of Tangshan City, Hebei Province. It was built in 1986 and was originally named "Tangshan Earthquake Data Exhibition Hall". It was renovated and expanded in 1996 and renamed "Tangshan Earthquake Memorial Hall". In 2006, it underwent a large-scale exhibition adjustment and renovation to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Tangshan earthquake. The current fixed exhibition is "Tangshan Achievement Exhibition". The Earthquake Memorial Hall covers an area of 3,500 square meters, a construction area of 7,700 square meters, an exhibition area of 4,000 square meters, and an exhibition line length of 620 meters. It adopts a variety of high-tech exhibition forms such as pictures, real objects, landscapes, and multimedia, and combines sound, light, and electricity, reflecting the modern atmosphere of the new exhibition hall. The exhibition has a total of 21 landscape models and artworks, 6 plasma TVs, 4 electronic touch screens, 3 categories of real exhibits, more than 50 sets, more than 400 photos, 12 static charts, 14 optoelectronic charts, and 31 text versions. Three groups of huge bronze reliefs show the past, present, and future of Tangshan. The large platform model intuitively displays the topography, landforms and administrative divisions of Tangshan; the earthquake science film gives the audience an immersive feeling while also allowing them to learn about earthquake science knowledge. The exhibition consists of a prologue and 9 parts. On the one hand, it is based on the principles of highlighting key points, reflecting characteristics and showing highlights, fully demonstrating the brilliant achievements made by the people of Tangshan in promoting the earthquake resistance spirit and building a prosperous and beautiful new Tangshan 34 years after the earthquake, especially in the past 10 years. On the other hand, based on the principles of seeking truth from facts, respecting history and believing in science, it fully excavates historical materials and increases the exhibition content of historical evolution, earthquake relief and disaster prevention and reduction. The exhibition fully reflects the theme of reviewing the entrepreneurial process, comforting the compatriots who died, recalling the kindness of all parties, educating future generations, and inspiring the people of the city to work hard to build a new Tangshan with economic development and social harmony.
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Interpretation from the perspective of Eastern philosophy: From the perspective of Eastern philosophy, attractions such as the Tangshan Earthquake Memorial can be interpreted as a symbol of "adversity and rebirth". Eastern philosophy, especially Taoism and Confucianism, emphasizes compliance with nature, the unity of man and nature, and finding opportunities for growth in adversity. The Tangshan Earthquake Memorial records the disaster of the 1976 Tangshan earthquake and the reconstruction and rebirth of the people of Tangshan after the disaster. This echoes the Taoist concept of "ruling by doing nothing" and the Confucian concept of "self-improvement", reflecting that in the face of the impermanence of nature, human beings can overcome difficulties through unity, tenacity and wisdom, and achieve harmonious coexistence between society and nature. Interpretation from the perspective of Western philosophy: From the perspective of Western philosophy, the Tangshan Earthquake Memorial can be seen as a victory of "human reason and willpower". Western philosophy, especially the philosophy of the Enlightenment, emphasizes reason, freedom and progress. The memorial shows that when humans face natural disasters, they demonstrate the power of human reason through scientific prediction, planning and reconstruction. At the same time, it is also a celebration of human willpower, that is, in the face of disasters, humans can show extraordinary courage and determination to rebuild their homes, which is consistent with the view in Western philosophy that "man is the master of his own destiny." Overall, whether it is Eastern philosophy or Western philosophy, the Tangshan Earthquake Memorial Hall embodies the wisdom, courage and unity of mankind in the face of natural challenges, as well as the unremitting pursuit of a better life. It is not only a commemoration of history, but also a celebration of the human spirit, reflecting the profound thinking about life, nature and human society under different cultural backgrounds.