Golden Rooster Crown Square

Golden Rooster Crown Square

The "Xi" (imperial seal) is a representation of China's power culture with a long and profound history. In ancient times, it was regarded as a vital instrument for founding a nation and was endowed with extended meanings such as "prestige," "nobility," and "grandeur." Possessing it symbolized being "mandated by Heaven"; losing it signified that one's "fate had run out." At the same time, the "Xi" was also a ceremonial object used to honor achievements, given a sacred hue, serving as a testament to civilization and a vessel of culture.

The theme sculpture of Golden Rooster Crown Square uses the "Xi" as its creative element. Its upper part adopts the form of the "dragon," the spiritual totem of the Chinese nation, representing the land of China and symbolizing "Heaven’s blessing for the prosperity of the Chinese nation." The four sides are adorned with decorative patterns of the mythical creatures "Azure Dragon," "White Tiger," "Vermilion Bird," and "Black Tortoise," projecting power in all directions and signifying the supreme authority bestowed by the people. The inscription on the "Xi" is a seal script in intaglio reading "Golden Rooster Crown," which complements the vermilion-red "Xi" text at the base, symbolizing this location as the highest point in China's latitude—truly the "Golden Rooster Crown." The supporting structure incorporates the placement method of the "Wenchang position" from the principles of geographical feng shui, ingeniously combining the "column body" with the "Xi." The main part rises powerfully from the ground, majestic and imposing, like a monument standing tall in the square, demonstrating the bearing and style of Mohe as the “Crown of the Golden Rooster.” The column body is made using a technique that combines mirror-polished stainless steel with forged copper patterns, inheriting the historical civilization of China and showcasing the new look of the "Pole Star of China." Meanwhile, under the sunlight, the radiance symbolizes the unique aurora borealis phenomenon of Mohe, while the forged copper patterns are adorned with traditional wave motifs. In the Five Elements, the north is associated with water, symbolizing nourishment and accumulation, representing the mother river of the Heilongjiang region—the Heilongjiang River—truly capturing the essence of "the magical aurora borealis and the enduring Heilongjiang River." The base part adopts the concept of "the round heaven and the square earth," integrating the traditional Chinese scholarly theories of the "Four Symbols" and the "Eight Trigrams." The four totem pillars extending from the main body of the sculpture respectively showcase Mohe’s unique "celestial phenomena, landscapes, culture, and history," expressing hopes for the future development of Mohe.