First, get to know Joan's background.
Joan is the abbreviation of Hainan Province in China. Hainan Province, located in the South China Sea coast of China, is the largest island province in China. Qiongzhou Strait separates Hainan from Guangdong Province, the capital of which is Haikou City.
Second, the naming origin of Joan of Arc
The name Qiong originated from Guqiongzhou, and was called "Qiongdao" or "Qiongshan" in ancient times, which is another name of ancient Hainan Island. According to historical records, as early as two thousand years ago, Qiongzhou has become an independent administrative region.
There are many explanations for the name of Qiongzhou, one of which is that Qiongzhou area is called "Qiongdao" or "Qiongshan" because of its beautiful landscape and picturesque scenery. Another way of saying this is that Qiongzhou is rich in precious Cao Qiong, which is regarded as a luxury, so this area is also called Qiongzhou. Either way, it reflects the uniqueness of Qiongzhou area.
Third, the historical development of Qiongzhou
Qiongzhou has always been an important geographical area in the history of China. As early as the Three Kingdoms period, Qiongzhou was the political, economic and cultural center of the South China Sea. In the Tang Dynasty, Qiongzhou became an independent Taoism, belonging to Guangdong Province. In the Song Dynasty, Qiongzhou was upgraded to a state under the jurisdiction of Guangdong Province.
Qiongzhou belonged to Guangdong Province in Qing Dynasty, but its administrative divisions changed. During the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty, Qiongzhou was placed under the Qiongzhou government of Guangdong Province. During the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, the Qiongzhou government was revoked and the Qiongzhou area was transferred to Zhili Prefecture, Hainan, Guangdong Province. It was not until 1949 that Qiongzhou finally became a province of China, namely Hainan Province.
Fourth, the characteristic culture of Qiongzhou.
Qiongzhou area is rich in characteristic culture, which makes Qiongzhou a unique tourist destination. Qiongzhou's characteristic culture includes Qiongju, Qiongshan folk songs and Qiongshan folk dances. Qiongju is a local opera in Hainan province, with a long history and unique artistic style. Qiongshan folk songs are a form of folk music in Qiongzhou area, and the lyrics are mostly based on the scenery and life in Qiongzhou area. Qiongshan folk dance is a traditional dance in Qiongzhou area, which attracts many tourists with its beautiful dance and dynamic music.