People's Daily reporter Zhu Hong
On 3/0, the activity of "Our Festival, Qingming - Qingming Sending Thoughts to Promote New Style, Civilized Practice My Action" was held in Chengdu People's Park Square. Wonderful cultural performances, unique spring poetry meetings, rich and diverse interactive Q&A, interesting intangible cultural heritage experiences, and activities such as civilized sacrifice and advocacy allow citizens to remember the deceased, cherish the memory of the martyrs, cultivate the feelings of the family and the country, and gather the strength to forge ahead in a solemn and warm atmosphere.
The scene of the event. Photo courtesy of the organizer
Feel the traditional folk customs and promote the excellent culture
"Qingming", "Spring Song", "Embroidered Red Flag", ...... The cultural and artistic programs full of characteristics appeared one after another, which immediately attracted the public to stop and watch. The chorus "As Wished" brought by the students of Shaocheng Primary School pushed the atmosphere of the event to a climax, and the audience was immersed in it and couldn't help but sing along with the chorus.
The scene of the event. Photo courtesy of the organizer
At the same time, the Spring Poetry Club has also attracted many citizens who love poetry and songs. "What's the next sentence of 'Flowers fly everywhere in Spring City'?" At the scene of the Spring Poetry Meeting, as soon as the host's voice fell, many citizens enthusiastically raised their hands. In the strong poetic atmosphere, you and I feel the deep remembrance carried by traditional poetry in the Qingming season.
"The first time I participated in the 'Flying Flower Order' competition, it was interesting and meaningful, and I could get wormwood sachets if I answered correctly." Aunt Zhang, who had just finished participating in the Flying Flower Ling Competition, shook the wormwood sachet in her hand and said.
In the intangible cultural heritage workshop, folk experiences such as bamboo weaving and paper kite DIY are both traditional and novel, and many parents encourage their children to try them for themselves. An interactive answer wall was also set up at the scene, covering Qingming customs, solar terms, etc., and those who answered correctly could redeem seed blind boxes. "I come to the park every morning to exercise, and today I happened to come across this event, enjoyed the wonderful performance, and also participated in answering questions." Aunt Zhu, a retired teacher, said, "The activity is particularly meaningful, allowing me to learn a lot of excellent traditional cultural knowledge while feeling the atmosphere of the traditional festival." ”
The scene of the event. Photo courtesy of the organizer
A bouquet of flowers to sacrifice the martyrs and the civilization sacrifice swept into the hearts of the people
On the Qingming Meditation Wall, many citizens wrote down their thoughts about their deceased relatives. "Grandma, I miss you" and "I'm living a good life now, I'm very happy" revealed a deep nostalgia and gratitude.
A bouquet of flowers to pay tribute to the martyrs, in the cultural experience area, many citizens received flowers, followed the professional commentary to the "Sichuan Army Anti-Japanese Memorial Monument" and "Xinhai Qiubao Road Death Monument" to remember the martyrs and pay tribute to the martyrs.
The scene of the event. Photo courtesy of the organizer
"As soon as I saw the monument, I felt that my blood was boiling, without them we would not have the happy life we have today, the Qingming Festival sacrificed to the martyrs, and I brought my grandson to offer a bouquet of flowers, which is also a kind of patriotic education." Citizen Grandma He said after offering flowers.
Do not set off firecrackers, do not burn paper money, express your thoughts in a civilized and green way, and use leaflets, exhibition boards and other ways to advocate civilized sacrifices at the event site, and the citizens have responded, saying that the sacrifice is not in the form, but in a sincere emotion from the heart, a bouquet of flowers, a letter paper is just right, do not have to add a burden to the environment, let alone leave fire safety hazards.