Blooming for the World, Chengdu World | China | Chengdu
Author: Jiang Wei
It's like a sparkling silver UFO descending from the sky and landing on the banks of Dong'an Lake in Chengdu, where the main stadium of the opening ceremony of the 31st Summer Universiade, Dong'an Lake Sports Park, is located.
For many days, it has been solemn, peaceful, and serene, like a grand collection of poems, waiting for people to open the cover. Every seat and track there is like a line of poetry, waiting for college athletes and millions of spectators from all over the world to passionately recite.
This is a grand festival that gathers the dreams and strength of youth, a boiling moment of creating miracles and cheering from the masses.
Now, this moment has arrived. The torch is burning brightly, reflecting the blue sky of Chengdu, the colorful flowers of youth, and the spirit of the athletes who are "higher, faster, stronger - more united".
Over a thousand years ago, Li Bai, who had traveled extensively across the land of China, exclaimed from the sky, "The difficulty of the Shu Road is greater than reaching the blue sky." Du Fu, who was worried about the world, wrote with a brush, "Having thousands of spacious buildings, providing great shelter for the faces of the poor all over the world.". Now, the prosperity and beauty of Chengdu have already amazed the Chinese people and the world. The 31st Summer Universiade was chosen to be held in Chengdu, China. This honor belongs to China and Chengdu.
Chengdu is a starting point. Perhaps many people are unaware that Chengdu was an important relay station on the ancient Silk Road in China. Every athlete, when you stand solemnly on the starting line, you are standing on the ancient Silk Road. The path under your feet leads from history to today, to the world, and also to your dreams and hometown.
Chengdu is a stage. Every athlete, it doesn't matter whether you have stepped onto the podium - when you bravely showcase your speed, strength, talent, and wisdom, you are dancing with beautiful youth; When you cheer and cheer with your coaches, teammates, and opponents around you, you are reveling with the world.
On the field, there is only glory, no failure, only departure, no end - and departure is the most beautiful posture in life.
Young friends from all over the world, at this moment, Chengdu has already bloomed for the world. It will become an unforgettable youth station for you, and you will move towards a broader and better future from here. The historical scenery of ancient China and the contemporary charm of China will also become the most beautiful scenery in your hearts.
Guangming Daily
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