Yang Asha
Yang Asha (Chinese: 仰阿莎; also spelt Yang’asha) is a goddess of beauty, worshipped by Miao people.[1] She serves as a tribute to the rich culture of the local people.[2]
Legend
[edit]According to local legend, Yang Asha is a beautiful woman. She was deceived to marry the sun because of the lies of the dark clouds. However, soon after the wedding, the sun left and went to the East China Sea. Yang Asha endured the absence of the sun for six years. Some time later, she and Chang Gongyue, the moon and brother of the sun, fell in love. The two decided to elope, escaping to the horizon. After a lot of twists and turns, the two eventually lived a happy life.[2]
Legacy
[edit]- The 88-metre-high steel statue depicts Yang Asha was built in Jianhe County in 2017.[3][4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Opening ceremony of Yang'asha culture festival held in China's Guizhou". Xinhuanet. 30 September 2018. Archived from the original on July 19, 2019.
- ^ a b Bradsher, Keith (26 November 2020). "A Soaring Monument to Beauty in China Is Stirring Passions. Mostly Anger". The New York Times.
- ^ "See incredible pictures of a giant statue of the Goddess of Beauty being built in China". Lonely Planet. 20 April 2017.
- ^ "Statue of legendary Miao beauty built to promote local tourism - People's Daily Online". en.people.cn. 17 April 2017.
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