Stone lions are on display at the Tongzhou Cultural Center. [Photo/Nantong Daily]

The exhibition of ancient stone lions is being held at the Tongzhou Cultural Center in Nantong, Jiangsu province.

In traditional Chinese culture, lions are revered as auspicious creatures capable of warding off evil spirits, safeguarding homes, and ensuring peace.

This exhibition showcases 100 exquisite stone lion artworks spanning from the Tang Dynasty (618-907) to the Republic of China (1912-1949). Each piece carries profound historical and cultural significance.

Stone lions are on display at the Tongzhou Cultural Center. [Photo/Nantong Daily]

These stone lions exemplify the exquisite craftsmanship of ancient artisans and serve as significant cultural symbols, representing both the heritage of the Grand Canal and the ancient lion culture.

As visitors admire these exhibits, they seem to travel through the millennia of history, experiencing the evolution and inheritance of different styles of stone lions across various dynasties.

Stone lions are on display at the Tongzhou Cultural Center. [Photo/Nantong Daily]

The exhibition is jointly organized by the Xicheng district cultural and tourism bureau in Beijing, the Cangzhou Yunhe district cultural and tourism bureau in Hebei province, and the culture, broadcasting, television, and tourism bureaus in Tongzhou and Qidong.

As a cultural exchange activity, this exhibition promotes cultural interactions among cities along the Grand Canal. It plays a positive role in spreading ancient Chinese stone lion art and promoting the Grand Canal culture.

Stone lions are on display at the Tongzhou Cultural Center. [Photo/Nantong Daily]