Why did they "move Shanghai"? Only the heroic deeds of ordinary people, without bold words

"This is what we should do." Storytellers of different ages and genders said the same sentence, echoing in the East Hall of the Shanghai Library Reading Theater. This is the voice of the "June 28 bus accident righteous group" and also the voice of all typical characters who "touched Shanghai". Applause echoed on the scene time and time again, with the climax occurring at the moment when the real prototypes behind these stories took the stage. On the afternoon of September 1st, the launch ceremony and first presentation of the "Touching Shanghai" story tour touched everyone at the East Hall in the picture above, and the one month city wide tour activity began accordingly.

On June 28, 2022, a bus accident occurred in Huinan Town, Pudong New Area. Bus driver Wang Guochun suddenly felt unwell while driving and quickly informed the passengers to get off the bus. Later, he fell into a coma and the vehicle slid forward into the river; Another bus driver, Lian Fuhui, chased desperately behind the bus, trying to pull the handbrake to stop the vehicle; Several enthusiastic citizens jumped into the river and entered the carriage to rescue people. Meituan rider Shen Peng rushed to the riverbank to assist, but the incident did not cause any casualties. The group writers from Shanghai Qunyi Museum artistically presented this story and created a group of mortal heroes on stage with "Shining Stars". Lian Fuhui, who came to the scene on behalf of the "stars," said, "I believe everyone who sees such things and encounters such situations will step forward."

"Shining Stars" presents the story of the 2022 moving Shanghai annual character "June 28 bus accident heroic group" in an artistic way, shaping the image of ordinary heroes. Provided by the organizer

Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, Shanghai has actively played the exemplary and leading role of advanced models in cultivating socialist core values. The "Touching Shanghai" annual character selection event has gone through 11 sessions since its establishment in 2011, selecting 121 typical models with touching deeds, commendable spirits, and inspiring progress. Among them are not only technological heroes and great country craftsmen, but also moral and industry models, converging into this city's distinct spiritual coordinates.

In order to tell advanced typical stories well, convey the warmth of the city with the power of role models, and stimulate the spirit of progress, the Propaganda Department of the Shanghai Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China and the Municipal Office of Spiritual Civilization, in conjunction with the Municipal People's Art Museum, have planned, created, and arranged this advanced typical story preaching event, which has rich forms of expression and is close to the citizens and the masses, focusing on the deeds of 11 "touching Shanghai" typical characters from different industries and fields. After nearly 5 months of planning, creation, and arrangement, this event has been formed.

The struggle of science and technology pioneers and great country craftsmen inspires people to strive forward. "Aerospace Craftsman" tells the story of Wang Shuqun, the 2019 Touching Shanghai Person of the Year and Chief Technician of Shanghai Aerospace Equipment Manufacturing Co., Ltd., who "tightened every screw" and made the spacecraft "needle through thousands of miles". From the perspective of researcher Yu Lianghong, "Technology" Chasers "reviews the pursuit journey of the 2022 Shanghai Touching Person of the Year - Xihe Laser Device Project Research Team. "Building Dreams in the Blue Sky" presents the story of Hu Shuangqian, the 2015 Touching Shanghai Person of the Year and Senior Technician of COMAC Shanghai Aircraft Manufacturing Co., Ltd., who uses his craftsmanship to help domestic large aircraft soar into the blue sky.

"Aerospace Craftsman" tells the story of Wang Shuqun, the 2019 Touching Shanghai Person of the Year and Chief Technician of Shanghai Aerospace Equipment Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Provided by the organizer

"Technology" Chaser "showcases the touching figure of the year in Shanghai in 2022- the pursuit journey of the Xihe laser device project research team provided by the organizer

"Aerospace is a systems engineering project, and the honor belongs to all astronauts," said Wang Shuqun.

Hu Shuangqian said, "My job position is very ordinary, and I will continue to work solidly in this ordinary position."

"Dream Building Blue Sky" presents the story of Hu Shuangqian, the 2015 Touching Shanghai Person of the Year and Senior Technician of COMAC Shanghai Aircraft Manufacturing Co., Ltd. The organizer provides

A shining role model who serves the people and contributes to their positions. "Inviting the Emperor to the Urn" is adapted from the real case of Shi Jinglan, the 2019 Touching Shanghai Person of the Year and the "Most Beautiful Prosecutor", during the trial, showcasing the prosecutor's professional and meticulous handling of cases to the fullest. "The Golden Key" brings to the stage the rigorous "Five Heart Work Method" of the 2012 Touching Shanghai Person of the Year and the "Most Beautiful Family Doctor". "Thoughtful Guardianship" showcases to the audience the myriad challenges that Sun Ligang, the 2022 Shanghai Person of the Year and the "National Excellent Police Officer," faces every day, showcasing the ups and downs of grassroots work.

"Thoughtful Guardianship" showcases to the audience the myriad challenges that Sun Ligang, the 2022 Touching Shanghai Person of the Year and the "National Excellent Police Officer," faces every day. The organizer provides

"As a community police officer, 'the people call out, I respond' is our responsibility, and I will continue to do my job well," said Sun Ligang.

Shi Jinglan said that the prosecutor's responsibility is to "make the people feel fairness in every case.".

"Inviting the Emperor to the Urn" is based on the real case of Shi Jinglan, the 2019 Touching Shanghai Person of the Year and the "Most Beautiful Prosecutor" in the trial, provided by the organizer

"What truly moves people is the sincerity and trust between doctors and patients," Yan Zheng said. "For this trust, I will continue to protect the health of community residents."

The Golden Key brings the rigorous "Five Heart Work Method" of the 2012 Shanghai Touching Person of the Year and the "Most Beautiful Family Doctor" onto the stage, provided by the organizers

There are no heroes falling from the sky, only ordinary people standing up. The faint light of ordinary people gathers, making this city warm. "Never Give Up" tells the story of Zhang Xinya, the 2021 Touching Shanghai Person of the Year and the "Most Beautiful Volunteer", who supports a blue sky for intellectually disabled children. "Soft Shoulders and Heavy Tasks" pays tribute to Tang Xiaohong, the beloved daughter-in-law who has been taking care of her husband and father-in-law for 10 years and moved Shanghai's annual figure of the year. "Striving for Time" recreates the scene of Sheng Xiaohan, the 2021 Touching Shanghai Person of the Year and the "Good Youth of the New Era," saving people in a textbook style. "Fire King Kong" makes the audience feel as if they are on a fire scene, truly experiencing the choices made by Wang Haibin, the 2015 touching Shanghai Person of the Year and firefighting hero, in the face of crisis.

"Never Give Up" tells the story of Zhang Xinya, the "Most Beautiful Volunteer" who moved Shanghai in 2021 and supported a blue sky for intellectually disabled children. The organizer provides

"What I do are ordinary things that every volunteer can do," Zhang Xinya said. "It's just that I've persisted for 18 years, and I hope everyone can join the cause of disability assistance."

"I have fulfilled my wife's responsibilities, and I am grateful that at least I have persisted until now, and my family is still sound..." Tang Xiaohong's simple words were touching.

"Soft Shoulders and Heavy Tasks" pays tribute to the 2019 Touching Shanghai Person of the Year, provided by the organizer of Tang Xiaohong, a good daughter-in-law who has been taking care of her husband and father-in-law for 10 years

Sheng Xiaohan, a "good young man of the new era", has now become a new student at Shanghai University of Finance and Economics. His high school homeroom teacher and teacher, Xu Zhengyi, from Gezhi Middle School, said that when he heard about the 15-year-old boy's brave rescue of the elderly, he admired his "ability to save and courage to save", and adults should also learn from him.

"Striving for Time" recreates the scene of "2021 Touching Shanghai Person of the Year" and "New Era Good Youth" Sheng Xiaohan's "textbook style rescue" provided by the organizer

Wang Haibin, known as the "good neighbor of China" by many, is now a volunteer of the "Haibin Volunteer Service Team". He said, "It is everyone's love that inspires me to continue moving forward..."

Fire King Kong allows viewers to truly experience the choices made by Wang Haibin, the 2015 Touching Shanghai Person of the Year and Firefighting Hero, in the face of crisis. The organizer provides

In September, the "Touching Shanghai" Story Tour will hold 9 events throughout the city, bringing advanced and typical stories to state-owned enterprises, primary and secondary schools, research institutes, rural areas, police camps, military camps, new social classes, and new era civilization practice centers. Through the "Red Road Academy" online video courses, and the supply of civilization practice comprehensive service platforms, the tour will accurately connect with demand, telling typical stories throughout urban and rural communities, spreading them to the streets and alleys, and delivering them to the hearts of citizens. It will set off a climax of learning and promoting the advanced models of "Touching Shanghai" in the city, creating a strong atmosphere of "learning from the advanced and striving to be the pioneer".

"Touching Shanghai" Story Tour Event Launched, Provided by the Organizer

It is reported that the "2023 Touching Shanghai Annual Character Selection" has been launched recently, and after online voting and expert selection, it will be released to the public around September 20th, "Citizen Ethics Promotion Day".