In 1949, the founding of New China, this ancient land ushered in a new chapter, the glorious palace of the past, but at this time it was covered with a thick layer of dust, and it was in urgent need of a new life
Before the liberation of the Forbidden City, has long lost its former glory, making this royal palace dilapidated, the former resplendent has long been covered under the dust of history, what is even more shocking is that the palace inside and outside the pile of garbage, as if silently telling the vicissitudes and helplessness of this ancient palace
After the founding of the People's Republic of China, in order to welcome the founding ceremony of the People's Republic of China and to restore the glory of the Forbidden City, the state decided to carry out a thorough cleaning of the Forbidden City, which was an arduous task and required a lot of manpower and material resources
What a huge number, from all over the world, professional cleaners and enthusiastic volunteers, who gathered in this ancient palace with a reverence for history and a love of culture to start this meaningful clean-up operation
The cleaning work began early in the morning and continued until the evening, with brooms, dustpans, and shovels meticulously cleaning every corner, while volunteers were responsible for cleaning up weeds and fallen leaves outside the palace
With the size of the Forbidden City, the clean-up was not done overnight, but took a lot of time and energy, which is a long time to witness the hard work and determination of the participants
The amount of garbage cleared out is staggering, totaling more than 200,000 tons, and there are many types of garbage, including domestic garbage, construction waste, and even some precious cultural relics
During the cleaning process, the workers accidentally found some ancient court utensils, which are exquisitely shaped, which are important cultural relics for studying ancient court life and provide valuable clues for us to understand ancient court culture
An elderly man who participated in the cleaning found a white marble tablet during the cleaning process, he mistakenly thought that it was an ownerless thing, so he wanted to take it for himself, but fortunately the staff found and stopped him in time to avoid a cultural relics theft
Cultural relics experts also participated in the cleaning work, they carefully inspected each cultural relic, repaired the damaged cultural relics, and classified the cultural relics that were cleaned up, and made important contributions to the protection of cultural relics in the Forbidden City with their professional knowledge and professionalism
The Forbidden City building has been in a dilapidated state after years of wind and rain, and workers have been renovating the building, repainting the walls and replacing the broken tiles to give the ancient palace a new lease of life
The walls of the Forbidden City are adorned with exquisite murals that are treasures of ancient art, and in order to protect them, workers have carefully cleaned the dust and dirt from the murals to bring them back to life
The roof of the Forbidden City is covered with glazed tiles, which shine in the sun, and workers replace the broken glazed tiles to make the roof of the Forbidden City even more spectacular
The Forbidden City Garden is filled with a variety of flowers and trees, which add a touch of vitality to the Forbidden City, and workers prune and tidy up the flowers and trees in the garden to make the garden more beautiful
The Forbidden City roads are paved with bluestone slabs, which have become extremely smooth after years of tampling, and workers have replaced the broken bluestone slabs to make the Forbidden City roads smoother
After years of use, the drainage system of the Forbidden City has become clogged, and workers have dredged the drainage system to ensure that rainwater can be drained smoothly and prevent the Forbidden City from flooding
The lighting system of the Forbidden City has also been renovated and modern lighting equipment has been installed to make the Forbidden City brilliant at night
The security system of the Forbidden City has also been strengthened, with surveillance cameras and alarm devices installed to ensure the safety of the Forbidden City
The fire protection system of the Forbidden City has also been upgraded, and fire hydrants and fire extinguishers have been installed to ensure fire safety in the Forbidden City
After nine months of hard work, the cleaning of the Forbidden City has finally been completed, and the ancient palace has been rejuvenated to welcome the arrival of a new era
More than 70,000 participants, who come from different industries and backgrounds, but come together for the same goal, have contributed to the rebirth of the Forbidden City with sweat and hard work, and have also become a part of the history of the Forbidden City and will be remembered forever
A young volunteer, from a university in Beijing, spent his summer vacation cleaning the Forbidden City, leaving early and returning late every day, cleaning every corner, even if he was sweating and not complaining, he felt that it was a great honor to be able to participate in this historic event
A cleaner who is over the age of six, she once lived near the Forbidden City, has a deep affection for the Forbidden City, she brings her own tools every day, silently cleans up the garbage of the Forbidden City, she feels that it is a very meaningful thing to be able to contribute to the cleaning of the Forbidden City
A cultural relics expert, he has been engaged in the protection of cultural relics for many years, has a deep understanding of the cultural relics of the Forbidden City, he carefully inspects each cultural relic, repairs the damaged cultural relics, and classifies the cultural relics that are cleaned out for registration and storage, he uses his professional knowledge and professionalism to protect the cultural heritage of the Forbidden City
Every piece of broken tile and every piece of broken paper carries a piece of historical memory, which is carefully collected and sorted out to provide valuable information for the study of the history of the Forbidden City
During the cleaning process, the workers also found some hidden cultural relics, a fine porcelain, and an ancient copper coin, all of which surprised people, and the discovery of these cultural relics added new content to the historical research of the Forbidden City
Each palace in the Forbidden City has a unique historical story and is the place where the emperor holds major ceremonies; Qianqing Palace is the emperor's bedroom; Kunning Palace is the queen's dormitory, and each palace has witnessed historical changes and carries rich cultural connotations
Every corner of the Forbidden City is full of artistic charm and shows the superb skills of ancient craftsmen, and these works of art are the precious wealth of the Chinese nation and are worthy of our cherishment
Every tree in the Forbidden City has witnessed the passage of time and added a touch of vitality to the Forbidden City, they quietly guard this ancient palace and witness historical changes
故宫每一块青石板，都承载着历史足迹， emperors、empresses、officials and servants，都曾经走过这些青石板路，它们见证故宫繁华与衰落，也见证历史变迁
Through these windows, we can see the past of the Forbidden City, and we can also look forward to the future of the Forbidden City, which connects the past and the present, as well as the history and the future
Every wall of the Forbidden City records traces of history, and the mottled traces on the walls seem to tell the vicissitudes and glory of the Forbidden City, which are historical witnesses and cultural carriers
Every bridge in the Forbidden City is connected with historical memory, and walking through these bridges is as if traveling through time and space and returning to the ancient court, which is a historical link and a cultural bridge
Every corner of the Forbidden City is worth savoring, we can feel the weight of history, but also feel the charm of culture, not only an ancient palace, but also a cultural treasure house
The cleaning of the Forbidden City is not only a cleaning action, but also a cultural inheritance, which makes the Forbidden City shine again, and also allows more people to understand and pay attention to the history and culture of the Forbidden City
The cleaning of the Forbidden City is also a cultural event for the whole people, with more than 70,000 participants using their actions to interpret their love and respect for history and culture
The cleaning of the Forbidden City is also a practice of cultural relics protection, and cultural relics experts use their professional knowledge and professionalism to protect the cultural heritage of the Forbidden City
The cleaning of the Forbidden City not only gives the Forbidden City a new look, but also provides valuable experience for the protection of cultural heritage
The cleaning of the Forbidden City is a history worth remembering, which bears witness to the importance that New China attaches to cultural heritage, and also witnesses the love of Chinese people for history and culture
This ancient palace shines in the long history, it has witnessed the rise and fall of dynasties, and also carries the cultural memory of the Chinese nation
It is the pride of the Chinese nation and the world's cultural heritage, which belongs to the past and the future
Let's protect the Forbidden City together, inherit Chinese culture, and make this ancient palace shine forever