The Yellow River is the mother river of the Chinese nation. For thousands of years, the surging Yellow River has nurtured the Chinese nation and nurtured Chinese civilization. In order to inherit and carry forward the culture of the Yellow River and publicize the economic and social development along the Yellow River, the Henan section of the "Taiqing Yellow River Travel Notes" theme activity jointly initiated by the Taiwan Youth We Media Creation Team and the media from both sides of the strait was successfully held from June 16 to 22, with more than 30 participants. Taiwanese youth and media people from both sides of the strait visited four cities including Puyang, Kaifeng, Zhengzhou and Sanmenxia within a week to experience the pulse of the Yellow River culture and the vitality of the Central Plains.

Inherit and carry forward the culture of the Yellow River, and continue the "root" and "soul" of the Chinese nation

In this event, Taiwanese youth traced back to the source to record and publicize the history, culture and development and changes along the Yellow River, tell the story of the Yellow River in the new era, and spread the civilization of the Yellow River.

Looking back at the original intention of Chinese archaeology and tracing the source of Chinese civilization. The Yangshao Culture opened the first page of Chinese archaeological research and was an epoch-making milestone. In October 2021, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the discovery of Yangshao culture and the birth of modern Chinese archaeology, General Secretary Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter.

When Taiwanese youths walked into the Yangshao Cultural Museum in Mianchi County, Sanmenxia, the magical patterns such as swirl patterns, flower and bird patterns, and human face patterns attracted the attention of Taiwanese youths. "Yangshao culture is regarded as the source and backbone of Chinese culture, and its development is like a double-petaled flower blooming..." The introduction of the interpreter aroused everyone's interest.

Taiwanese young people look at Yangshao cultural relics attentively

Yang Chaohong from Kaohsiung, Taiwan said: "Sanmenxia is a fertile soil with profound cultural accumulation. 6,000 years ago, Yangshao culture took root and developed here. Yangshao culture is regarded as the source and backbone of Chinese culture, forming early China. There are various cultural relics. The magical pattern traverses the clouds of history, as if the ancestors passed on something to us."

"After visiting the Yangshao Culture Museum, I learned that the ancestors lived very wisely and created many practical tools. The Yangshao culture started from the Yellow River, and the Yellow River culture is the source of all our ancient cultures, so I said that the Yellow River It is the mother river of the Chinese nation." said Taiwanese youth Huang Kaijia.

Stroll through the Shanghe Garden during the Qingming Festival, and travel through the prosperity of the Song Dynasty. The Qingming Shanghe Garden was built on the basis of the famous painting "Shanghe Tu at Qingming Festival" by Zhang Zeduan, a famous painter in the Northern Song Dynasty. Wandering in it, there is a feeling of stepping back in time, "once stepping into the picture scroll, one day dreaming back to a thousand years".

As soon as the park opened in the morning, Taiwanese youths entered the park with great interest, wandering around various attractions, for fear of missing a performance. "I seem to be walking into a TV series and experiencing the bustling scene in the Bianjing city in those days, so happy, so happy!" Huang Kaijia said.

As an "iron fan" of Song Dynasty culture, Taiwanese youth Zhu Tianqi put on Song clothes and immersed himself in the life of Song Dynasty. He said: "I think Kaifeng is a very cultural ancient capital, and the Song Dynasty is a dynasty with splendid art and culture. We are actually experiencing the most splendid place of Song Dynasty culture this time."

Huang Kaijia and Uncle Wang Hui took a group photo with a sugar painting of "One Family on Both Sides of the Strait"

Huang Kaijia had a cordial conversation with Uncle Wang Hui, who was pretending to be Bao Gong in the garden, and the two felt that they had seen each other late. After hearing the introduction of the "Taiqing Yellow River Travel Notes" event, Mr. Wang Hui improvised a poem and presented it to the young people in Taiwan: "The spring breeze and the rain will make you smile, welcome Taiqing to Qingyuan. You have worked hard to go to the Central Plains to form a good relationship for both sides of the Taiwan Strait. ." Afterwards, the two took a group photo with a sugar painting of "One Family on Both Sides of the Strait".

Taiwanese youth Li Yanru said: "Coming to Shanghe Garden during Qingming Festival is like being in the Song Dynasty. Whether it is the market customs of the Song Dynasty, or the food and entertainment, everything has a historical origin and exquisiteness. I recommend Taiwan friends to come here for a walk."

The visiting group also walked into the Chengpeng City Ruins, Kaifeng Mansion, Longting Park and other scenic spots to experience the "Song Capital Crossing" tour and further experience the cultural charm of Kaifeng, the "Ancient Capital of Eight Dynasties".

Practice acrobatics, make Chengni inkstone, and feel the beauty of intangible cultural heritage. Puyang acrobatics originated in the Spring and Autumn Period, prospered in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and developed in modern times. It is famous for its profound skills and exquisite skills, and has been included in the second batch of national intangible cultural heritage protection lists.

In the rehearsal hall, Taiwanese youth and media people from both sides of the Taiwan Strait communicated cordially with the acrobats and experienced the charm of acrobatic art up close. At the scene, acrobats performed wonderful performances, showing many difficult movements. The superb skills of the acrobats were vividly reflected in the performance, which won the applause of the young people in Taiwan.

Huang Kaijia said: "I came to the acrobatics school and watched so many kinds of acrobatic training. I was very excited. When I saw the process of their training, I realized how hard it was. I seem to have witnessed the process of an ordinary person growing into an artist. I feel very honored and happy, it's an eye-opener!" Huang Kaijia also followed the students to practice acrobatics and experience the charm of acrobatics.

Taiqing Liu Leyan sighed: "Acrobatic culture has become a beautiful business card of Puyang. Puyang acrobats can be seen all over the world. Puyang acrobatics are not only market-oriented and standardized, but also cultivate a large number of acrobatic talents."

Taiwanese youths approached the intangible cultural heritage of the Yellow River Chengni Inkstone, and felt the cultural quintessence of the Yellow River stained mud that has been deposited for thousands of years as raw materials, and has been smelted by a special furnace. During the visit, under the guidance of Wang Ling, the representative inheritor of the first batch of provincial intangible cultural heritage, Taiwanese youths touched the Yellow River mud nurtured by the Mother River with their own hands, and made their original Yellow River Chengni Inkstone.

Huang Kaijia took a group photo with Teacher Wang Ling after making the Yellow River Chengni Inkstone

Huang Kaijia took a photo with Teacher Wang Ling excitedly after finishing the Yellow River Chengni Inkstone and said, "Through shaping this Yellow River mud, I really feel the inheritance of the Yellow River culture, and I hope this craft culture can continue to flourish!"

Walk into the Yellow River and feel the ancient villages under the horizon. As an ancient and magical dwelling style, Shaanzhou Dikeng Yard contains rich culture. It is the only underground ancient dwelling building in the country and even in the world. It is known as "an ancient village under the horizon and a living fossil of human cave dwelling". It is one of the four unique ancient residential buildings.

Taiqing Yang Chaohong said: "When you come to Dikengyuan, it is hard not to fall in love with the life here. It is full of fantastic colors. It is a wonderful brush of earthen architecture. Living here, it is warm in winter and cool in summer, it must be very comfortable. "

In Dikengyuan, the powerful sound of gongs and drums and the high-pitched and rough melody attracted Taiwanese young Li Yanru. Qin Xianshu, the inheritor of Shanzhou gong and drum book, introduced the history and artistic characteristics of gong and drum book to Li Yanru, and cooperated with her to stage "Nanwa Family". Shanzhou gong and drum book is an ancient art of rap, which integrates "knocking, talking and singing". In the early days, it was accompanied by hinges, gongs and drums, and zheng. Later, stringed instruments were gradually added, mainly four strings, also known as "four strings". String Book". Li Yanru said excitedly: "At this moment, I feel very excited. The music is very lively and festive, and the gong and drum book is very good. It can show the love of the people of Shanzhou for life. I hope more Taiwanese friends come here to experience the gong and drum book."

Taiwanese youths watch Shanzhou gongs and drums book performance

Continue to promote ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin, and "dress up" the mother river

General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out at the Symposium on Ecological Protection and High-quality Development in the Yellow River Basin that "jointly do a good job in major protection and promote major governance" and "make the Yellow River a river of happiness that benefits the people". A major deployment has been made to strengthen the management and protection of the Yellow River and promote the high-quality development of the Yellow River Basin, which has a profound impact on better governance and protection of the Yellow River and the benefit of the Yellow River to the people.

Taiwanese youth look forward to: the Yellow River is safe, the country is safe and the people are safe. Since ancient times, the Yellow River has been "good at silting, good decision-making, and good migration". The lower reaches of the river were flooded and disasters were frequent. The management of the Yellow River has always been a major event to bring peace to the people and rejuvenate the country. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, remarkable achievements have been made in the governance of the Yellow River Basin, and the historical miracle of the Yellow River's yearly peace has been realized.

Taiwanese youths came to the Sanmenxia Water Conservancy Project, the "First Dam of the Yellow River in Ten Thousand Miles". On the Sanmenxia Dam, the eight characters of "Yellow River Anlan, Guotai Minan" are particularly conspicuous under the sunlight.

Sanmenxia Water Conservancy Project is the first large-scale water conservancy project built on the main stream of the Yellow River after the founding of the People's Republic of China. Science and technology, cultural tourism and other aspects have played a huge comprehensive benefit.

The interview group took a group photo at the Sanmenxia Dam

Taiqing Yang Chaohong said: "The completion of the Sanmenxia Dam is of great significance. It ended the situation of 'two breaches in three years, and one diversion once in a hundred years', and the people along the coast have lived and worked in peace and contentment since then."

During the tour of the Yellow River, Taiwanese youths boarded the cruise ship Swan and could not wait to use cameras, drones and other equipment to photograph the beautiful Yellow River, admire the tree-lined and beautiful scenery of the Yellow River, and sang the song "Dream Back to the Yellow River". The atmosphere was very lively. "With the mountains on both sides of the river, the Yellow River here is even more magnificent. The clear water and lush green trees have given me a new understanding and feeling of the Yellow River." Huang Kaijia said excitedly.

"Through this close-up experience, I found that the management and development around the Yellow River is really well done, which not only reflects the charm of nature, but also reduces the occurrence of natural disasters. I am very fortunate to live in this era, and I can feel Looking at the water of the Yellow River, I feel a sense of pride." Taiwanese youth Liu Leyan said proudly.

Watching the "Model Yellow River", he lamented that modern technology has improved the ability to control the Yellow River. In order to further understand the Yellow River and recognize the objective laws of the Yellow River, Taiwanese youths came to the Model Yellow River Test Hall of the Yellow River Water Conservancy Research Institute, where a model of the lower Yellow River from Xiaolangdi to Taochengpu was set up. All the way to the east, a miniature "Yellow River" winds its way. The cement hard ground on both sides is made according to the form of the Yellow River embankment, and the middle is based on the real Yellow River terrain, using fly ash to shape the beach, the river, the control engineering, and the model of the village and arable land... Through artificial Simulate rainfall, flood discharge and other methods to observe changes in the river course, and provide technical support for the Yellow River governance and development plan.

Taiqing Liu Leyan sighed: "It was the first time to see the 100% restored Yellow River model at close range. This model is amazing!"

Taiqing Zhu Tianqi said: "Through the test results of the model Yellow River, we can achieve early detection, early warning, and early protection of dangerous situations, so as to avoid major impacts on the floodplains and flood control projects in the lower reaches of the Yellow River. I think this is of great significance."

Since the establishment of the model Yellow River, artificial simulation of rainfall, flood discharge... Support and provide necessary parameters for the "Digital Yellow River". This intelligently regulated "Yellow River" has participated in numerous major decisions to control the Yellow River, and has also witnessed the progress of scientific research on the Yellow River.

Climb to the top of the "Big Corn" overlooking Zhengzhou and feel the rapid development and changes. With the implementation of ecological protection and high-quality development strategies in the Yellow River Basin, the Yellow River Basin is ushering in unprecedented development opportunities. Taiwanese youth climbed to the top of Zhengzhou's landmark "Big Corn", overlooking Zhengzhou from a height of 240 meters. Taiqing Li Yanru was very pleasantly surprised. She said, "I didn't expect that Zhengzhou is not only an ancient capital, but also such a modern city. It must be great to live here!" Taiqing Yang Chaohong said, "In the Central Plains Science and Technology City, we have seen the future of the city. Planning. This is a very grand layout, and it is very attractive to the entire talent and the technology industry, which means that the city of Zhengzhou has great development ambitions.”

In the Zhengzhou section of the Yellow River, three Yellow River railway bridges spanning a hundred years are arranged in sequence. After listening to the introduction to the history of the bridge, the Taiwanese youth could not help but sigh at the rapid rise of Zhengzhou. "From Zhengzhou, you can quickly reach major cities in the country, and the transportation is very convenient. You are welcome to come and visit me in Zhengzhou." Liu Leyan, a Taiwanese girl living in Zhengzhou, sent an invitation to everyone.

Afterwards, the visiting group punched in the statue of Emperor Yan and Huang on the banks of the Yellow River. In Linhe Square, young people on both sides of the strait punched in the Yellow River with rap art and praised Henan: "I am from Taiwan, from all over Taiwan; the Yellow River has nine and eighteen bends, the last one Bend in Henan; the end of the Loess Plateau, where the Yellow River enters the plain; if you ask where your ancestors came from, he is very likely to be in Henan; 78 of the 100 surnames are from Henan; the birthplace of Chinese civilization, the homeland of the descendants of Yan and Huang;' The big locust tree 'immigrated, and its ancestors were in the Central Plains..."

Rural revitalization along the Yellow River, people live a happy and well-off life

In Henan, the banks of the Yellow River cover a large number of rural populations. All localities give full play to their own resource advantages, actively explore new ways to become rich, drive farmers to increase their income, continuously promote the high-quality development of agriculture and rural areas, and achieve comprehensive rural revitalization.

Follow the "lost secretary" Li Liancheng to build a modern and strong village. In Xixinzhuang Village, Puyang County, Henan Province, there is a "secretary of loss" Li Liancheng. Since he served as the secretary of the village branch, he has always taken "suffering losses" as his motto, and with the spirit of being willing to "suffering losses", Xixinzhuang Village has been transformed from a backward village into a civilized and economically prosperous village.

Taiwanese youth listen to Secretary Li Liancheng tell the story of Xixinzhuang's prosperity

Taiwanese youth Xie Jianhong said: "The success of Xixinzhuang Village is based on the in-depth observation of the commodity market and the thinking and understanding of the basic logic of business. It has opened up a different way of poverty alleviation in the villages lacking characteristic industries. If there is no Li The secretary worked tirelessly to persuade the original shareholders of the paper mill that had made profits, so it was impossible for the villagers to take a stake in the paper mill, and it was impossible to win the business dividend of poverty alleviation.”

This year's Secretary Li is in his 70s. It stands to reason that he has already reached the age of retiring at home and caring for his grandson, but he is still struggling as a branch secretary. An unbreakable emotional bond has been woven between Secretary Li and the villagers. This bond has led to the development and prosperity of Xixinzhuang Village. This bond is firm and unbreakable due to mutual trust, and shines due to selfless dedication. This is the best embodiment of the people's cadres moving towards the masses.

Carry forward the spirit of Jiao Yulu and light up the "Pearl of Lankao". Lankao County lies beside the old road of the Yellow River. Decades ago, Lankao was plagued by sandstorms, waterlogging, and salinity. Look at the Paulownia of Lankao today, like the sea, with green trees and a new look.

In Jiaotong Square, Lankao County, there is a particularly tall Paulownia tree. According to the guide, this was planted by Jiao Yulu, then secretary of the Lankao County Party Committee, and the locals affectionately called it "Jiaotong". Under the "Jiaotong" tree, the group of "Taiqing Yellow River Travel Notes" met Wei Shanmin, an 80-year-old "Guardian of Jiaotong", and listened to him tell the story of "Jiaotong".

The old man Wei Shanmin recounted that nearly 60 years had passed since he planted this paulownia tree with Secretary Jiao Yulu to "taking over the baton" and guarding "Jiaotong" from his father. With the passage of time and the tireless efforts of the local people, Lankao has changed dramatically.

Huang Kaijia said: "Secretary Jiao's deeds in leading everyone to plant paulownia impressed me very much, and the elder Wei Shanmin who guarded 'Jiaotong' for more than 50 years also impressed me. I believe that generations of 'Yellow River planters' will make Lankao Better."

After the vicissitudes of life, now Lankao has broken into a butterfly. Lankao is writing a new chapter of rural revitalization with the indelible Jiao Yulu spirit.

"Zhangzhuang in the Dream" embarked on the "Road to Happiness", and "Xuchang Musical Instruments" played the "Song of Getting Rich". The Jiuqu Yellow River winds and rushes in the eastern Henan Plain, and the last bend makes a bend in Henan, where Zhangzhuang Village, Dongbatou Township, Lankao takes root here. Taiwanese youth walked into the "Dream of Zhangzhuang" in Dongbatou Township, Lankao, and explored the "happiness code" of Zhangzhuang becoming a model of rural revitalization in the new era.

Zhangzhuang is the largest outlet in Lankao, Henan Province in history, with harsh natural environment and raging sand and salt. In the 1960s, Zhangzhuang Village was the main battlefield for Secretary Jiao Yulu to check the wind and sand. Today's Zhangzhuang Village has changed. 2016At the end of the day, Zhangzhuang Village was lifted out of poverty on schedule. After getting rid of poverty, Zhangzhuang Village named the main road in the village as Xingfu Road. Walking into Zhangzhuang Village, the clean and tidy streets are surrounded by green trees. On both sides of Xingfu Road, there are many shops, red walls and blue tiles, and flags such as peanut cakes and handmade rose vinegar flutter in the wind.

Taiwanese youth walk into the home of luthier Xu Yachong in Xuchang Village

Stepping into Xuchang Village in Lankao, Taiwanese youths were attracted by the intricate sound of the violin. Li Yanru, who had studied erhu since childhood, not only watched the production process of ethnic musical instruments carefully, but also sang "Jasmine Flower" together with local musical instrument producers. Erhu and Guzheng ensemble, the melody is melodious, very pleasant. Today, the guzheng and guqin produced in Xuchang Village sell well at home and abroad, and become a famous Chinese national musical instrument village. Generations of farmers in the village put down their sickles, fiddled with the strings, and wrote the miracle of Lankao's development with music.

During the interview, the daily temperature was as high as 40°C, but the interview team faced the high temperature and fought against the epidemic, and successfully completed the interview task in the Henan section. The fate with the Yellow River is unfinished. "The Yellow River is worthy of being our mother river. It has nurtured a rich and colorful Chinese civilization. With these feelings, I will continue to explore the story of the Yellow River. Our trip to the Yellow River is planned for 81 days, which symbolizes that Taiwanese youth overcome ninety-nine-eighty-eighty. It is difficult to return to my mother. We will act as eyes and tell Taiwanese youths the most real mainland we have seen. This journey is very hard, but also very rich, and I look forward to more Taiwanese youths to join.” Taiwanese youth Huang Kaijia said. As sung in the theme song of the event "Dream Back to the Yellow River", "Dream back to the banks of the Yellow River, the earth is calling, thousands of mountains and thousands of waters continue to cover my nostalgia for you; the Yellow River is 10,000 miles away and China is five thousand years old. Fly over mountains and seas to come to you!"

This "Taiwanqing Yellow River Travel Notes" theme event will last from June to August. Taiwanese youth and media people from both sides of the strait will travel up the Yellow River from the mouth of the Yellow River to the source of the Yellow River. They will visit Shandong, Henan, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Inner Mongolia, Ningxia, 36 cities in 9 provinces, including Gansu, Sichuan and Qinghai, reflect the historical changes of the Yellow River Basin, tell the story of the Yellow River culture and natural ecology protection and the high-quality development of the Yellow River Basin, understand the historical changes of the people along the Yellow River in the past 30 years, and gather and display the Yellow River. The great synergy of the new climate of development and change on both sides of the strait.