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Chengdu, July 15th (Xinhua) - Where to find fireworks in Chengdu? Chasing the strong flavor of the bay.

On a midsummer night, the heat by the Jinjiang River is unbearable. On both sides of Wangping Binhe Road in Chengdu's Mengzhuiwan, tourists who come to admire the city may wander around the "packaged" Chengdu flavor of December, or gather in open-air bars along the riverside, beer strung together in the "Dragon Gate Formation" to welcome the upcoming 31st World University Summer Games in this city.

The picture shows Wangping Binhe Road in Wangping Community, Mengzhuiwan Street, Chengdu

29 year old Israeli Abu lived in Chengdu for 11 years. The year before yesterday, he opened a Western style restaurant on Wangping Binhe Road, which is his third store in Chengdu. "The people of Chengdu treat us like their own family, and the waterfront space here is also very similar to my hometown. The first floor merchants can display it outside, and when there are more tourists, they can also attract traffic to the restaurant upstairs."

The Wangping Street, which runs parallel to Wangping Binhe Road, is filled with the smell of oil and bustling local fireworks. The exterior walls of the brick red old houses exude a nostalgic industrial style, and tourists flock to fill the hot pot, barbecue, and bowl chicken on both sides of the old street.

"Previously, this was the employee dormitory area of a company, surrounded by the riverside area downstairs. There was no riverside road, and in summer, the smell was very strong, and residents were unwilling to come." An old neighbor said, "After the government's rectification, businessmen and tourists like to come, and we live in a comfortable place. If given the opportunity, I would also like to rent two houses to do business."

People stroll and search for delicious food in the "Fragrant Lane" of Wangping Community, Mengzhuiwan Street, Chengdu

In Chengdu dialect, "Bashi" means comfortable and fantastic. Chengdu people understand and dare to be Bashi. There is a popular saying in Chengdu that only by understanding the persistence of Chengdu people towards "Ba Shi" can we truly understand Chengdu's urban culture.

"In the days of immersive experience in Chengdu, what moves us the most is the city's warmth and happiness rooted in the bustling atmosphere, scenery." Director Cheng Fang and Cheng Xiao, who captured over 200 real-life shots of over 100 Chengdu citizens over a year and recently released the city image promotional film "Chengdu Without Borders," said.

People drink tea and relax in the tea house of Daci Temple in Taikoo Village, Chengdu, with towering buildings not far away

This kind of fireworks comes from the optimistic, open, and inclusive attitude that Chengdu people have developed over thousands of years.

Many tourists from other places will be deeply impressed by the standing rap figurine dancing and laughing at the Sichuan Museum. This rap figurine was unearthed in 1963 in a brick tomb of the Eastern Han Dynasty in Songjialin, Pixian County, Chengdu City. Sichuan Museum expert Xie Zhicheng pointed out that in fact, the Han Dynasty pottery figurines unearthed in Sichuan have one biggest commonality, which is that they all have smiles on their faces.

In history, Chengdu has suffered heavy losses several times due to wars and military disasters. Ultimately, it is because of this never-ending spirit that the people here can face hardships head-on and be optimistic and open-minded.

The unique immigrant culture reinforces an open and inclusive attitude towards life. Chengdu has experienced several major migrations in its history, bringing people from all over the country with diverse styles of architecture, cuisine, entertainment, and customs. Through communication and collision, it has moved towards psychological and cultural integration, forming a prosperous immigrant culture. Together, we work together, watch out for each other, and complete the process of rebuilding our homes.

At the Heming Tea House in Chengdu People's Park, people are drinking tea and chatting

This kind of fireworks also comes from the city's persistent pursuit of a happy life.

As a park city demonstration zone that implements the new development concept, one of Chengdu's development positioning is to build a "livable and business friendly demonstration zone for urban people", making urban development more warm and people's lives more textured, and taking the lead in creating a happy home for people's better lives.

Utilize idle and scattered land to create community gardens, achieving "seeing greenery through windows and scenery when going out"; Demolish the walls of some old parks to achieve the integration of park community interface, functions, and business formats; Carrying out the construction of "Golden Corner and Silver Edge" scenes, utilizing urban spaces such as riverbanks, bridges, streets, and underground to create internet famous sports fields, beautiful small parks, and smart science popularization corners... Each magnificent transformation of space reflects the city's persistence in "Bashi".

People relax in coffee shops in the Regular Yuanye Living Space of Dayuan Central Park in Chengdu

In fact, there are spaces for innovation and entrepreneurship to take root everywhere here. Yucheng Street, located in Taikoo Village, Chengdu, was originally just a dilapidated alley in the bustling city. With the continuous spread of popularity in nearby commercial districts, the local government seized the opportunity to promote an urban renewal project. Now, residents of old courtyards can experience a sense of happiness at their doorstep, where "entering the courtyard leads to prosperity".

At the beginning of this year, the night market on Sanse Road, located on Guohua Street in Jinjiang District, which was once known for its "trunk economy," returned. At the beginning of the night, there are jogging athletes on the riverside greenway, crowded "foodies" on the roadside, and small "trunk" owners showcasing their intelligence and skills, embarking on a two-way journey with the city with the goal of "Bashi". "Recently, taking advantage of the opportunity of the Chengdu Universiade, the local government has been promoting business upgrading, hoping to be more down-to-earth in the future and bring more surprises to us grassroots," said a non local operator.

The Chen Jin Tea Shop located on the water street of Tiexiangsi in Chengdu is filled with people sunbathing, drinking tea, and relaxing in front of it

"The rest of my life is long, why panic?"

The couplet of Chen Jin Tea Shop on the water street of Chengdu Tiexiangsi vividly illustrates the urban spirit contained in this fireworks atmosphere, as well as the respect for life, love for life, and pursuit of happiness of Chengdu people. "This is what a happy city should look like, just in time to welcome guests from all over the world," said cultural scholar Gu Heng.

Image: Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Shen Bohan