The Great Wall, the Yellow River and the Yangtze River are the symbols of the Chinese nation. Their majestic posture and indomitable momentum reflect the tenacity, courage and wisdom of the Chinese nation, witness the magnificent and brilliant history of the Chinese nation, and condense the patriotic feelings of the people of China who are United and forge ahead. This is a precious heritage given to us by our ancestors and nature, which needs to be protected and passed down from generation to generation.
With the continuous acceleration of the construction of national cultural parks, these “heritages displayed on the vast land” glow with new vitality, the protection situation is obviously improved, the historical features are more complete, and the cultural value is increasingly prominent. They have become an important resource for the people to touch history, feel the national spirit and enhance their cultural self-confidence, and have been widely praised by all walks of life. Some completed national cultural parks have become popular tourist destinations, research destinations and venues for cultural and sports activities, bringing tangible benefits to local people.
Integrating into life and benefiting the masses is an important experience in the protection and utilization of cultural heritage in the new era. Cultural heritage must be protected and utilized in order to be sustainable. In the construction of the Great Wall National Cultural Park, attention should be paid to the villages and towns along the Great Wall, and rural revitalization should be considered simultaneously in the construction. By building parks, the local living environment and the living standards of the people can be improved, and more importantly, employment opportunities can be created to help the people get rich. In this way, the protection work will be strongly supported by the masses, and the consciousness and initiative of the masses to protect historical and cultural heritage will become stronger and stronger. At present, there are many non-governmental organizations patrolling and guarding the Great Wall along the Great Wall, and the protection and utilization of the Great Wall has entered a virtuous circle.
Cultural heritage carries history and culture and embodies national spirit. The Wan Li Great Wall embodies the Chinese nation’s unremitting struggle spirit and patriotic feelings of unity, which is a powerful spiritual force to inspire the people of China to unite and forge ahead. In the construction of the Great Wall National Cultural Park, all localities pay attention to excavating historical and cultural heritage, combing intangible resources, showing the history of the blending of various ethnic groups along the Great Wall since ancient times, and showing colorful folk customs, so as to show the spiritual characteristics of the Chinese nation such as unity, tenacity and courage in the historical process of the Great Wall construction. Seeing people, things and spirits is another reason why the construction of national cultural parks is welcomed and supported by the masses.
“You are not a hero until you reach the Great Wall!” By protecting and making good use of the Great Wall and telling the stories of the Great Wall and China in the new era, we can constantly enhance our ambition, backbone and confidence to be China people and jointly draw a magnificent picture of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.