The old mayor Geng Yanbo, who had not been seen for a long time, finally reappeared in his true form. Recently, he accepted the "90-year Special Contribution Award to the Sculpture Discipline" issued by the Central Academy of Fine Arts. Mayor Geng not only attended the award

The old mayor Geng Yanbo, who had not been seen for a long time, finally reappeared in his true form.

Recently, he accepted the "90-year Special Contribution Award to the Sculpture Discipline" issued by the Central Academy of Fine Arts. Mayor Geng not only attended the award ceremony, but also delivered an acceptance speech on the spot.

There is a reason why Mayor Geng received this award. When he was the mayor of Datong City, he repaired and restored Datong's historical monuments and cultural relics. He had many interactions with the Central Academy of Fine Arts, and many of the tasks were completed with the participation of the Central Academy of Fine Arts. For example, the repainting of murals in three major temples: Huayan Temple, Shanhua Temple, and Lingyan Temple was completed by teachers and students of the Mural Painting Department over four winter and summer vacations.

At that time, Geng Yanbo praised him very much, saying, "Excluding any objections, we finally decided that you, the teachers and students of the Mural Painting Department of the Central Academy of Fine Arts, will fully undertake this project. We have found the right person. I dare say that judging from the effect and level, you No less than the ancients! A hundred years from now, your works will all be valuable historical relics!" Now it seems that what Mayor Geng said is true, and Datong has begun to reap the dividends of cultural protection.

Mayor Geng Yanbo’s love for traditional culture was not achieved overnight. This emotion of his comes from the literary complex deep in his heart. In his documentary, he once confessed that his ideal is to become a writer and use words to describe the beauty of the world. However, fate put him on the road to an official career, but his love for literature never diminished. His first job was as a clerk in the communications team of the Heshun County Party Committee, where he dealt with words and wrote communications reports every day. This experience not only improved his writing skills, but also gave him a deeper understanding of the cultural implications behind the writing.

Later, because of his outstanding pen skills, Geng Yanbo was selected to work in the Youth League Committee of Jinzhong District. Here, he has more opportunities to contact and understand youth culture, and it also allows him to think more deeply about the inheritance and development of culture. In order to further improve his cultural literacy, he also used his spare time to study full-time at , Shanxi University, for two full years. The department he chose was naturally the Chinese Department, which he had long admired. This learning experience not only enriched his knowledge reserve, but also gave him a more comprehensive and in-depth understanding of traditional culture.

After graduating from Shanxi University, Geng Yanbo returned to his familiar secretarial position as deputy director of the Jinzhong Prefectural Committee Office. This position gives him more opportunities to participate in the protection and inheritance of local culture. He knows that culture is the soul of a place and the bridge between the past and the future. Therefore, he always puts cultural protection first and strives to promote the prosperity and development of local culture.

In February 2008, Geng Yanbo ushered in an important turning point in his career. He served as deputy mayor of Taiyuan City and became mayor of Datong City. This appointment is not only recognition of his work ability, but also affirmation of his concept of cultural protection. During his five years in Datong, he used his unique vision and courage to carry out drastic planning and renovation of the ancient city of Datong. He knows well that Datong, as a famous cultural city with a long history, has rich cultural heritage and profound cultural heritage. Therefore, he was determined to protect these precious cultural heritages and restore Datong to its former glory.

However, reform is always accompanied by controversy and doubt. Although Geng Yanbo's measures in Datong have won the support and support of the general public, they have also triggered some different voices. Some people question whether his decision-making is too aggressive, and some worry that his reforms will destroy the historical features of Datong. In the face of these doubts and controversies, Geng Yanbo has always maintained a firm belief and a cool head. He knows that reform requires courage and even more wisdom. He believes that as long as there is love in the heart and reverence for culture, we will be able to find a path that is in line with the actual development of Datong.

Facts have proved that Geng Yanbo’s judgment was correct. Under his leadership, Datong’s cultural protection work has achieved remarkable results.Not only has the appearance of the ancient city been greatly improved, but Datong's cultural brand has also gradually gained popularity. More and more tourists come to Datong to feel the charm and style of this ancient city. At the same time, Datong's cultural industry has also developed rapidly, injecting new vitality into local economic growth.

After leaving Datong, Geng Yanbo continued to serve as the mayor of Taiyuan City, bringing his successful experience in Datong to his new job. During his six years in Taiyuan, he was also committed to the protection and inheritance of culture, and worked hard to promote the continuous development of Taiyuan's cultural undertakings. His work has been widely praised and recognized by the citizens, and has also won him more honor and respect.

In June 2019, Geng Yanbo, who had been mayor for more than 11 years, resigned as mayor of Taiyuan City.

It is worth mentioning that Mayor Geng Yanbo still maintains his love and pursuit of literature outside of work. He often uses his spare time to read literary works and absorb spiritual nourishment. He has also publicly stated that he hopes that after retirement, he will have more time to write and realize his dream of being a writer when he was young. This persistence and pursuit of literature not only made his life more colorful, but also made him pay more attention to the connotation and value of culture in his work.