On September 29, Guandu District held the opening ceremony of the 2024 Guandu District United Front System to welcome the National Day and close the 3rd Cultural and Art Festival (Staff Carnival) in a festive atmosphere.
The event was jointly sponsored by the United Front Work Department of the Guandu District Party Committee, the District Ethnic and Religious Affairs Bureau, the District Culture and Tourism Bureau, the District Federation of Trade Unions and other departments, aiming to show the new achievements of national unity and progress through the power of culture and art, and celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
The event venue is set up in this year's street carefully built "Shuangfeng National Unity Demonstration Block", along the street shops using traditional Chinese cultural elements for transformation, festive Chinese red walls, red lanterns, brick carved unicorns, auspicious clouds and other elements of embellishment, display Chinese traditional crafts, carry forward the excellent traditional Chinese culture, the original messy block has a new look, but also enhance the identity of the people of all ethnic groups to Chinese culture. The activity booths set up have promoted the employment and entrepreneurship of the people in the jurisdiction and increased the collective income of the community.
With the official launch of the opening ceremony, a series of wonderful cultural and artistic programs were staged in turn, including the chorus "The Power of Rejuvenation" to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, showing the majestic power of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation; There was also a warm recitation of "China Fu", which affectionately praised the long history and splendid culture of the Chinese nation. At the same time, the Guandu District Federation of Trade Unions also organized the "Trade Union Warmth into Ten Thousand Homes" Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day warmth activities, sending holiday condolences to new employment workers such as couriers, takeaway brothers, and Didi drivers, and conveying the care and warmth of the party committee, government and trade union organizations.
In addition to the main venue, the sub-venues were also lively. The traditional handicraft display area such as intangible cultural heritage bamboo weaving and painting, burning blue hairpins, lacquer fans, rubbing, etc., attracted many citizens and employees to stop and watch and experience the unique charm of Chinese culture. In the paper-cutting sub-venue, between the scissors flying, exquisite paper-cut works leap onto the paper, implying the harmony and beauty of national unity. The Hanfu experience area has become a hot spot for young people, who are dressed in Chinese costumes, as if they have traveled through time and space to experience the profound heritage of Chinese culture.
In the warm atmosphere of the event, the reporter interviewed Xiao Li, the courier who received holiday condolences. He couldn't hide his excitement and said: "The care of the party committee, government and trade union organizations makes us feel warm, and this home-like feeling makes us more motivated in our busy work." As the audience sang "My Motherland and Me" together, the singing resounded in the sky, and the opening ceremony came to a successful conclusion.
The former residence of the famous geographer and educator Zhou Guangzhuo was officially opened
On September 29, the former residence of Zhou Guangzhuo in Luosidun Village was officially opened to the public after careful preparation and renovation. This old mansion with profound historical and cultural heritage has not only witnessed the outstanding contributions of the famous geographer and educator Mr. Zhou Guangzhuo, but also is an important site of the revolutionary base of the underground organization of the Communist Party of China in Yunnan, and its opening ceremony has attracted the attention of many history lovers, scholars and local residents.
The Mass Stage: The Real Story of Guandu resonated with the masses
At half past one in the afternoon, the sun was just right, and the main stage area was already crowded with many residents. Everyone's faces were filled with expectant expressions, looking forward to the wonderful performance of the "mass stage". On that day, there were 18 programs presented on the stage, each with its own characteristics. Including light and moving dance, energetic allegro, unique lanterns and other performance forms, one after another, the audience is dizzying.
Among them, the red lantern drama "Evergreen" is particularly eye-catching. The play is 13 minutes long, but through the superb performances of the actors, the audience is skillfully brought into an era full of passion and blood. It is understood that this play is adapted from a true story. It narrates the magnificent chapters of the heroic struggle and fearless sacrifice of the revolutionary ancestors, as well as the touching stories of how they saved the villagers without hesitation under this "evergreen tree".
As a resident of the community near the main venue, Ms. Li brought her grandson to the main venue after witnessing the wonderful performance downstairs of her house. "What impressed me the most was the lantern 'The Communist Party is good, the official is pro'", she shared excitedly.
As the evening sun fell, the last program came to a successful conclusion, and the performance of the "Mass Stage" also drew a perfect end. In this event, 18 programs were staged in turn, adding endless color and vitality to the lives of ordinary people. On the stage, we witnessed the strength and talent of the people in Guandu District, and felt their love for life and unremitting pursuit of dreams. Each performance is full of passion and vitality, showing the people's yearning and pursuit of a better life.
Source: Metropolis Times
All-media reporters: Fu Liqun, Tong Wei, Huang Xiaojing
Editor: Feng Yan
Review: Fu Liqun
Second trial: Chen Weiwei
Final review: Peng Deguang