The 5,000-year-old Chinese civilization is shining and unique. She gave birth to our common spiritual home, and it is also the root and soul of our nation. "The cultural relics carry a splendid civilization, inherit the historical culture, and maintain the national spirit" "Leave some natural heritage for future generations" "Development in protection, protection in development"...Since the Eighteenth National Congress of the Party, General Secretary Xi Jinping attaches great importance to culture For the protection of natural heritage, a series of important instructions and comprehensive arrangements have been made from the strategic height of retaining the cultural roots and keeping the soul of the nation.
On June 13, 2020, it was the fourth "Cultural and Natural Heritage Day" in China. Let us follow the footsteps of General Secretary Xi Jinping and share the importance of protecting cultural and natural heritage in his mind.
"Contributing to the contemporary, benefiting to the future"
——Why protect cultural and natural heritage
On the afternoon of April 19, 2017, Xi Jinping visited the Cultural Relics Exhibition of the Maritime Silk Road at the Han Dynasty Cultural Museum in Hepu, Beihai City. (Source: Xinhua News Agency)
"Husbands have a long history and roots are strong." For more than 5,000 years, the Chinese nation has lived on forever, and the splendid civilization created has become the nation's long-term spiritual bloodline. Scattered cultural relics, rich and colorful cultural heritages are carrying this spiritual bloodline, after years of change, through the flames to date, telling the wisdom and emotions of ancestors.
"The cultural relics carry a splendid civilization, inherit the historical culture, and maintain the national spirit. It is a precious legacy left to us by our ancestors. It is a deep nourishment to strengthen the construction of socialist spiritual civilization. The protection of cultural relics is contemporary and beneficial." April 2016 In this important instruction to cultural relics, Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of protecting cultural relics. A year later, in April 2017, Xi Jinping once again emphasized in his inspection of the Han Dynasty Cultural Museum in Hepu County, Guangxi, "We must strengthen the protection and use of cultural relics, strengthen historical research and inheritance, and continue to carry forward the outstanding traditional Chinese culture. To strengthen cultural self-confidence, in Develop the advanced socialist culture on the basis of inheriting the excellent traditional Chinese culture, and accelerate the building of a socialist cultural power." In August 2019, Xi Jinping made a special trip to Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang during his inspection in Gansu. At that time, he clearly stated: "Protect our quintessence", "Tell the story of Dunhuang" "Only the civilization with full confidence can tolerate, learn from, and absorb the outstanding achievements of various civilizations while maintaining its own characteristics."
In the intangible cultural heritage, Xi Jinping also holds a very high status. Xi Jinping has explained the significance of Chinese excellent traditional culture on many occasions. "The excellent traditional Chinese culture created and continued by the Chinese nation over thousands of years of history is the root and soul of the Chinese nation." "Excellent traditional culture is the root of the inheritance and development of a country and a nation. If it is lost, it will cut off the spirit. "Lifeline"... He often praised the intangible cultural heritage projects rooted in the simple work of the people and inherited and protected to this day.
In Tongjiang, Heilongjiang, he watched the rap teaching of the Hezhe imam, a national-level intangible cultural heritage; in Guangzhou, Guangdong, he walked into the Cantonese Opera Art Museum and had a cordial conversation with Cantonese opera fans, encouraging them to pass on Cantonese opera and promote it; In Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, he pointed out that we should pay attention to the protection and inheritance of ethnic minorities’ culture, support and support intangible cultural heritage such as Gesar (Sigar), and train the inheritors to pass on from generation to generation; in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, pass by Stir-fried Longjing tea and stalls selling local specialty cultural and creative products, he stepped forward to observe and encourage them to pass on intangible cultural heritage such as traditional handicrafts...
Liu Kuili, a member of the Honors Faculty of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, pointed out in an exclusive interview with the People's Daily reporter that the general secretary's emphasis on the protection and inheritance of cultural heritage comes not only from respect for history, but also from the overall plan for the future development of Chinese culture. The development of Chinese culture cannot be separated from tradition in a certain sense. Instead, it should continue its excellent traditions and maintain its foundation for development while opening its mind to incorporate the creations of various ethnic groups.
The 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China included "strengthening the protection and utilization of cultural relics and the protection of cultural heritage" as a part of firm cultural self-confidence in the report. As Xi Jinping said, "Without the inheritance and development of civilization, and without the promotion and prosperity of culture, there will be no realization of the Chinese dream." Only by protecting and inheriting good cultural heritage can the Chinese nation be passed on.
"Protection first", "Construction of national parks" "Living up"
——How to protect cultural and natural heritage
On October 24, 2018, Xi Jinping inspected and surveyed in Guangzhou. This is Xi Jinping's inspection in Yongqing Square, Xiguan Historical and Cultural Street, Liwan District, Guangzhou. (Source: Photo by Xinhua News Agency Xie Huanchi)
Karst landforms in southern my country, Jiuzhaigou in Sichuan, and Kekexili in Qinghai have formed a unique landscape in the baptism of the years. Protecting natural heritage has a very important role in my country's ecological construction and sustainable development. In his important speech at the twelfth meeting of the Central Finance and Economics Leading Group on January 26, 2016, Xi Jinping pointed out that it is necessary to focus on building national parks to protect the authenticity and integrity of natural ecosystems and leave some natural heritage for future generations. . In August of the same year, Xi Jinping came to the Ecological Environment Monitoring Center of Qinghai Province and inquired in detail about the management of ecological resources of Sanjiangyuan through video connection. With Xi Jinping's attention and promotion, Sanjiangyuan National Park, my country's first national park, will be officially established before the end of this year.
In April 2016, Xi Jinping made specific requirements for the deployment of cultural relics protection in the instructions. He pointed out that my country is a major cultural relic country in the world and is in the historical process of rapid urbanization. The work of cultural relics protection still has a long way to go. He emphasized that party committees and governments at all levels should strengthen their awe of historical relics, establish a scientific concept of protecting cultural relics as a political achievement, coordinate the protection of cultural relics and economic and social development, and fully implement the "protection first, rescue first, reasonable use, "Strengthen the management" work policy, earnestly increase the protection of cultural relics, promote the reasonable and appropriate use of cultural relics, so that the results of cultural relics protection will benefit the people more, and point out the direction for the next stage of cultural relics protection work in China. Benefit more people.
In his in-depth investigations in various provinces, cities, and regions, Xi Jinping repeatedly emphasized the importance of protecting characteristics of cultural and natural heritage, avoiding constructive destruction during reconstruction, and handling the relationship between urban transformation and development and the protection and utilization of historical and cultural heritage.
On February 25, 2014, Xi Jinping visited the exhibition of Yuhe's historical and cultural protection work and river embankment site in Beijing. He pointed out that historical culture is the soul of the city, and it is necessary to protect the historical and cultural heritage of the city as well as cherish your own life. In the spirit of being responsible for history and the people, it is necessary to inherit the historical context, handle the relationship between urban transformation and development and the protection and utilization of historical and cultural heritage, and earnestly develop and protect during development. When visiting the Hepu Han Dynasty Cultural Museum on April 19, 2017, Xi Jinping affirmed that the cultural relics displayed around the ancient Maritime Silk Road were unique. He said that the construction of the museum should not be "one side of a thousand museums", and should not pursue a large and comprehensive form, and the content of the exhibition should highlight the characteristics. "Urban planning and construction must attach great importance to the protection of historical culture. Don't rush to benefit quickly, and don't dismantle large-scale construction. We must highlight local characteristics, pay attention to the improvement of human settlements, and more use micro-remodeling such as "embroidery". Let the city leave memories and let people remember their homesickness.” On October 24, 2018, Xi Jinping came to Yongqing Square in Guangzhou to observe the renovation of the old city and the repair and protection of historical and cultural buildings along the street, and gave instructions to the urban planning and construction of Guangzhou. .
Cultural heritage comes from the creation of the broad masses of the people. The masses of people are the true masters of cultural heritage. If cultural relics are locked in the warehouse, they will lose their due value if they are kept on guard. Xi Jinping emphasized that cultural relics should "live". He said: "We must systematically sort out traditional cultural resources, so that the cultural relics stored in the Forbidden Palace, the heritage displayed on the vast earth, and the words written in ancient books all live." He I also practiced it and left my own footprint in many museums.
Liu Kuili believes that: "General Secretary Xi Jinping pays more attention to the practical significance of cultural heritage. Bringing cultural heritage to the real society and "live" it, let everyone fully understand cultural relics, intangible cultural heritage projects, which will make ordinary people I no longer feel that these things have nothing to do with me, but really agree that they are our own creations. At the same time, I also think that the creators of cultural heritage are just ordinary people like us today. In a word, let It'lives' is actually a kind of respect for self."
"Strong Cultural Confidence" and "Civilization Exchange and Mutual Learning"
——Let Chinese cultural heritage go to the world
On May 15, 2019, Xi Jinping attended the opening ceremony of the Dialogue on Asian Civilizations at the Beijing National Convention Center, and delivered a keynote speech entitled "Deepening Civilization Exchanges and Mutual Learning and Building an Asian Community of Destiny." (Source: Photo by Ju Peng, Xinhua News Agency)
The 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of the People's Republic of China wrote "to respect the diversity of world civilizations" in the report. Xi Jinping often emphasized the need to strengthen cultural self-confidence and promote the exchange and mutual learning of civilizations in the world. We need to strengthen exchanges and mutual learning between different countries, different nations, and different cultures in the world, consolidate the humanistic foundation for the joint establishment of a community of shared destiny in Asia and a community of shared destiny for human beings."
On October 22, 2014, the "Han Breeze-Chinese Han Dynasty Cultural Relics Exhibition" opened at the French National Museum of Asian Art. Xi Jinping wrote a preface to the exhibition and pointed out that this exhibition displays more than 450 exquisite cultural relics from 27 museums in China, showing the colorful social style of the Han Dynasty in China from multiple sides, and conveying the wisdom of the Chinese nation's continuous civilization creation. From this precious heritage of Chinese culture, French and European audiences can more vividly understand the historical heritage of Chinese civilization.
On April 27, 2018, Xi Jinping met with Indian Prime Minister Modi who came to China for an informal meeting in Wuhan, and jointly visited the Hubei Provincial Museum's fine cultural relics exhibition. The leaders of the two countries shook hands cordially before Zeng Houyi's chime. "China and India are both countries with a dazzling history and culture, and the two countries have many similarities in their culture." Xi Jinping pointed out that China and India should carry out broader and deeper exchanges, work together to rejuvenate Eastern civilization, and jointly advocate respect for civilization Diversity, promote the harmonious coexistence of different civilizations.
On May 15, 2019, the Asian Civilization Dialogue Conference kicked off in Beijing. Before the opening ceremony of the conference, Xi Jinping stepped into the exhibition hall with the foreign leaders who attended the opening ceremony and visited the cultural relics exhibition together. 9 pieces of Chinese and foreign cultural relics, selected from the "Greater Asian Asia-Asian Civilization Exhibition" being held in the National Museum. A covenant of civilizations that travels through time and space tells a vivid story of civilizations blending together.
On May 11, 2020, Xi Jinping came to Yungang Grottoes in Datong, Shanxi to investigate the protection of historical and cultural heritage. Xi Jinping walked into the cave and scrutinized the sculptures and murals. He asked in detail about the history, art style, and cultural relics protection of the cave. He emphasized the importance of protecting Yungang Grottoes from the height of human civilization. "Yungang Grottoes embodies the characteristics of Chinese culture and the history of cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries. This is the treasure of human civilization. Make good use of research."
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"Cultural exchanges and mutual learning will be conducive to the advancement of human culture. At the same time, mutual exchanges can absorb each other's strengths." Liu Kuili said frankly that the development of culture requires diversity, and this way of communication will make the entire human culture creative and vitality. Have been strengthened.
"Do not forget the original ability to create the future, and be good at inheriting to be able to innovate better." Facing the world and looking to the future, under the guidance of Xi Jinping's new era socialist thinking with Chinese characteristics, China's cultural and natural heritage protection has broad prospects and cultural self-confidence in the hundreds of millions The hearts of the Chinese children are constantly rising, protecting and inheriting the precious wealth left by the ancestors, continuing the cultural roots of the Chinese nation, and evoking the cultural self-confidence and the enthusiasm of the struggle of the entire nation. Only in this way can we have sustenance and belonging, Fuxing Weiye is feasible and stable.
Deng Zhihui, Zhong Zhuo (Internship)
(Some sources in the article: People's Daily, Xinhua News Agency)