China News Service, Shaoxing, April 4 (Xiang Jing) Recently, a candidate who has the same name as Cai Yuanpei, the old president of Peking University and a famous educator in modern China, was admitted to the school with the first place in the postgraduate entrance examination, which attracted the attention of netizens. Equally "hot" is Cai Yuanpei's former residence in Shaoxing, Zhejiang. In the first three months of this year, the number of visitors to Cai Yuanpei's former residence exceeded 134,000, a year-on-year increase of 132%.
Recently, tourists checked in to the former residence of Cai Yuanpei. Photo by Xiang Jing
Cai Yuanpei, who was born in 1868, was proficient in six languages and was praised by Mao Zedong as "an academic leader and a role model in the world." Dewey, a famous American scholar, once praised: "Other than Cai Yuanpei, there is probably no other person who can lead a university as a president and play a turning role in a nation and an era."
Walking into No. 13 Bifei Lane, Yuecheng District, Shaoxing City, a group of Jiangnan Taimen buildings with Ming and Qing styles are clearly visible. This is the birthplace of Mr. Cai Yuanpei, who has lived here for nearly 30 years.
Recently, tourists visited Cai Yuanpei’s former residence. Photo by Xiang Jing
Walking into the former residence, it is simple and quiet, with lush trees. There are three entrances: the foyer, the hall, and the tower. A large number of photos, handwritings and other precious historical materials are displayed, showing Cai Yuanpei's life achievements.
In front of the bronze bust of Cai Yuanpei at the second entrance, there is a bouquet of flowers, which may be given by visitors. On the red screen that sets off the bronze statue, Cai Yuanpei's wishes during his lifetime are engraved: "China is one person and the world is one family."
Recently, a scene was taken of Cai Yuanpei’s former residence. Photo by Xiang Jing
Recently, tourists learned about Cai Yuanpei’s life story. Photo by Xiang Jing
Following the footsteps of their ancestors, many young people came here to visit. Two college students from Shandong were Cai Yuanpei's "fans".
"I'm about to graduate. I'll take advantage of the long Qingming Festival holiday to come to Shaoxing to see Mr. Cai Yuanpei and Mr. Lu Xun." Xiao Gao said with a smile during the interview, "During this period, the incident of 'Cai Yuanpei was admitted to Peking University' was very popular. I found it very interesting. , which also reflects Mr. Cai Yuanpei’s great influence on future generations.”
However, this is not the first Peking University student with the same name as the old president. According to research, in 2013, a student, Cai Yuanpei, was admitted to Peking University for graduate school and received a doctorate in law. He is now an associate professor at China University of Political Science and Law.
Recently, tourists learned about Cai Yuanpei’s life story. Photo by Xiang Jing
Recently, tourists watched a short film about Cai Yuanpei’s life and deeds. Photo by Xiang Jing
Shaoxing, the hometown of Cai Yuanpei, is known as the "Hometown of Celebrities across Jianhu and Taiwan", where celebrity culture flourishes. Among them, the Cai Yuanpei library area, including Cai Yuanpei’s former residence, Jiemin Library, etc., is an important window to understand Mr. Cai Yuanpei’s life and thoughts.
When interviewed, the relevant person in charge of the Cai Yuanpei Pavilion in Shaoxing said that Mr. Cai Yuanpei has been devoted to education throughout his life, and his spirit and deeds have inspired generations of young students. He hopes that more young people will enter the former residence, feel the feelings of their ancestors about their home and country, and learn from it. The power of progress. (over)