Mufu cultural exhibition opens in Beijing

The Enduring Legacy of Harmony and Beauty: Exhibition on the History and Culture of the Mufu Mansion in Lijiang opened on Tuesday at Prince Kung's Palace Museum in Beijing, offering visitors a vivid glimpse into the heritage of southwest Yunnan province's Lijiang.

Co-hosted by the museum and the Lijiang government, the exhibition is being held at the Ledao Hall gallery within the museum.

The Mufu Mansion, located in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage site, the Old Town of Lijiang, once served as the administrative center of the Mu chieftains of the Naxi ethnic group.

From the Yuan Dynasty (1271–1368) to the early Qing Dynasty (1644–1911), the Mu family governed Lijiang for over 400 years. Upholding national unity while embracing openness and inclusiveness, Mu chieftains actively absorbed Central Plains culture and fostered exchanges among diverse ethnic groups. Under their governance, Lijiang became a place of ethnic harmony and cultural interaction, contributing to the early formation of a unified Chinese civilization.