[Explanation] Recently, Wuhan University issued a notice that during the cherry blossom opening in 2020, the school's campus will be strictly closed and closed to the public. In order to meet the needs of teachers, students, alumni, and the public, the school will cooperate with a number of media to open the cloud “cherry viewing” channel for about 10 days for free during the cherry blossom bloom period of Wuhan University, to fully display the beautiful cherry blossoms.
[Explanation] In response, some Wuhan citizens said during the interview that during the epidemic, “cherry viewing through the cloud” was also a ritualistic “check-in” method.
[Same period] Wuhan citizens
Because cherry blossoms are a sign of spring for Wuhan, I always feel like wanting to go and get a card, but for this special period now, we ca n’t go, and if you can see the cherry blossoms on the Internet, I think it is also a very Good "check-in" method.
[Same period] Wuhan citizens
I hope that better technology will allow me to see the full picture of the cherry blossoms in Wuhan University, and to see in high definition how spectacular the cherry blossoms are. I have also made an appointment with my friends and will be in front of the screen together. "I appreciate cherry blossoms", I believe this is also a sense of ritual. It can make people at home feel the ritual sense of spring.
[Explanation] According to the announcement issued by Wuhan University, the core area of Wuhan University has been closed since March 13. The time for lifting the seal is determined according to the flowering period. During the opening of the cherry blossoms, the school closed its doors. Except for personnel carrying out epidemic prevention missions that are certified by the school headquarters, vehicles and personnel inside and outside the school are strictly prohibited.
[Contemporary] Li Huici, Staff of Yongqing Street, Jiang'an District, Wuhan
Wuhan has been "closed" for more than fifty days. The residents looked at the bright sunlight outside the window at home, and they must have wondered how beautiful the scenery was. "Cloud Sakura" not only keeps us from leaving the house and enjoys the beauty outside the window, but also inspires everyone. Hold on for a while, the dawn of victory will come, and the beauty of this city is still waiting here we.
[Explanation] The notice states that Wuhan University has decided to postpone the start of the spring semester. Students in other places should actively cooperate with relevant local departments to prevent and control the epidemic, and must not return to school in advance without approval. The specific information of Wuhan University's "Sakura Appreciation in the Clouds" event will be released in advance through the school's official WeChat.
Zou Hao Fan Siyi reports from Wuhan, Hubei
Editor-in-chief: [Tang Weijie]