[Echo learning] Experience Chinese path to modernization in the streets and alleys
Chengdu is a historic and cultural city, as well as one of the most dynamic and happy cities in China. Welcome to the streets of Chengdu, to experience and share the myriad aspects of Chinese path to modernization.
At dawn, one can see the red and wet places, and the flowers are heavy. The city remains unchanged for 3000 years, and its name remains unchanged for 2500 years. Du Fu once vividly depicted the poetic, warm, and inclusive charm of Chengdu.
A small tavern opened in 1997 became popular due to the song "Chengdu", witnessing the prosperity of the Yulin district in Chengdu. "What has changed is the environment, now clean and comfortable. What remains unchanged is the atmosphere. This is not only the spiritual belonging of local musicians, but also the landing place for artists from other places." In the eyes of Tang Lei, the founder of the small tavern, the integration of art and bars has brought new opportunities for development and transformation to old streets like Yulin District, constantly revitalizing them.
Foreign tourists warmly greeted everyone
In recent years, Chengdu has meticulously created a local "fireworks flavor", capturing people's pursuit of a better life and seeking novelty and change. Through urban renewal, it continuously creates aesthetic spaces for life. If this urban renewal has opened up windows to rediscover and love Chengdu, then tolerance and love are the inheritance of the city's temperament. In Kuanzhai Alley, foreign tourists warmly greet everyone; On Gaoshengqiao East Road, the Love Freezer has been open for 6 years and is always filled with donated drinks from the citizens
The happiness of Chengdu people's lives stems from the nourishment of thousands of years of traditional culture. Here, traces of Tianfu culture spanning thousands of years can be seen everywhere. Numerous historical and cultural attractions such as Jinli, Kuanzhai Alley, and Wenshu Academy are showcasing new attraction through various intangible cultural heritage.
Kuanzhai Alley is bustling with tourists
Combining Sichuan opera facial makeup with familiar animated characters for children is an innovative way of performing by face changing inheritor Wang Linyuan. "I want to use this new type of performance method to attract more young people to love intangible cultural heritage culture with the mystery of Sichuan opera, so that it can be passed down," said Wang Linyuan.
"After a performance, the clothes are almost soaked in sweat and the face becomes numb. Although it is very hard, it is an honor for us actors to make the audience from all over the world feel the charm of Sichuan opera. Only love can sustain us," said Xiong Zhiyi, a new generation Sichuan opera actress who has just finished performing "The Legend of the White Snake".
Sichuan Opera Face Changing Performance
As a historic and cultural city, Chengdu has won the championship of "China's Most Happiest City" for 14 consecutive years, and has been recognized by the World Tourism Union as one of the "Top 10 Most Popular Tourism Destinations for Global Tourists in China". The successful hosting of the Universiade further showcases Chengdu's "international style, Chinese style, and Bashu charm", showcasing Chengdu's inclusive, optimistic, and open urban heritage, injecting new momentum into the development of this city, which is gradually moving towards an international metropolis.
"A park city under the snow mountain, a happy Chengdu in fireworks" outlines a beautiful picture of the harmonious coexistence of man and nature, and is also depicting a different scene of Chinese path to modernization.
"Chengdu, I will come again!"
Chief Producer: Su Lichang, Si Rong, Wang Ying
Dubbing: Ma Yilong