今年四月是我国古代杰出的地理学家徐霞客诞辰四百周年,他的故乡江阴县人民政府今年一月举行了隆重的纪念会和徐霞客塑像落成典礼。目前,有关单位正准备摄制“徐霞客”故事片,开拍八集电视连续剧《徐霞客》。明年还将举行全国性的隆重的纪念活动。 This April is the four hundredth anniversary of the birth of Xu Xiake, an outstanding geographer in ancient China. The People’s Government of Jiangyin County, his hometown, held a grand commemorative meeting and the inauguration ceremony of Xu Xiake statue in January this year. At present, the relevant units are preparing to produce “Xu Xiake” feature film, making eight episodes of television series “Xu Xiake.” Next year will be held a grand national commemorative activities.