Encourage and support more Chinese youth to pay attention to, protect and inherit cultural heritage. This is the concept that Lanzhou University Cultural Walkers Association has always adhered to. Over the years, members of the association have "walked" in more than 20 regions in Gansu, including Lanzhou and Dunhuang, and have completed many national and provincial materials in Gansu such as Lanzhou drums, Yugu folk songs, Dongxiang felts, and Baoan waist knives. and investigation and research on intangible cultural heritage, and make unremitting efforts to protect and inherit intangible cultural heritage with practical actions. The team of
is constantly looking for answers while walking. Measuring the land of the motherland with footsteps and fulfilling the mission of youth with practice have become the best interpretation of the Lanzhou University Cultural Walkers Club.
Committed to the protection of cultural diversity
Fifteen years ago, before people widely knew what intangible cultural heritage was, young people from the Lanzhou University Cultural Walkers Club began a survey tour of national-level intangible cultural heritage in Gansu Province. They found that Lanzhou drums and Yugu folk customs, which are intangible cultural heritage pearls, are gradually disappearing under the erosion of the long history. In the surging tide of the times, how to revive those dusty pearls, win attention, and build a solid ideological foundation for cultural self-confidence has become the original intention of establishing an association. Since the establishment of
in April 2009, the team has delivered outstanding results from student associations to public welfare organizations to the implementation of incubation projects. It has supported the completion of 130 research projects and 323 volunteer service projects, in which more than 5,000 college students participated, and the activity area covers 96 communities in 18 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions. Especially in the fields of youth education and public cultural services in remote ethnic areas, we have accumulated service experience...
"There are currently more than ten people in the club. Except for two graduate students and seniors, the rest are mainly freshman and sophomore undergraduates. We are A very friendly and united family. "Zhang Gaolu, a 2022 undergraduate student in intellectual property, has been joining the club for nearly three years. She recalled that the first time she heard about Culture Walker was at a peer mentor lecture event, where senior Wei Jiawei shared his many years of charity experience at Culture Walker. "In his narration, I saw a group of lovely people walking on the land of the West, contributing their own strength to protecting the cultural fire of the West. So, a seed of public welfare quietly took root and sprouted in my heart. 2022 In March, I officially became a project committee member of Cultural Walker," Zhang Gaolu said.
Protecting and inheriting local culture
Club member Zhang Hanyu was deeply impressed by the social practice activities themed on protecting and inheriting local culture during a summer trip to Weichang Village, Diaoqi Town, Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture. "I deeply feel that here, I am the transmitter of culture. When I tell local stories and demonstrate ancient skills, the children's curious and innocent eyes shine like bright stars, which makes me deeply feel Every folk legend and every traditional handicraft has a heavy responsibility. The seeds of love for local culture were planted in the children's hearts. In this process, I also experienced the charm of local culture that we had once ignored or forgotten. "What we protect is not only culture, but also the roots of the nation," Zhang Hanyu said.
Ma Ruijie, a second-year graduate student majoring in language and literature, and his team have visited Amuquhu Town in Xiahe County, Gannan, Yuezangfu Village, Dangchang County, Longnan, and Caoheba Village, Tielou Baima Tibetan Township, Wen County to investigate children’s education in ethnic areas. "During the service process, we realized that traditional exploratory education has been difficult to stimulate children's interest in learning. After communicating with the children, we found that the resources in our hometown close at hand are actually a natural treasure house for their growth and learning. The culture of our hometown is very important to them. For children, it should be an accessible cultural wilderness and a close test of quality education. "
" The children's hometown has unique natural scenery and colorful folk culture. Through thangka coloring, flower and plant lamp making, organizing bonfire parties, investigating ethnic communities, and visiting craftsmen, we accompany the children from Every little thing, you can re-perceive, experience and learn the traditional skills and national culture of your hometown."Ma Ruijie hopes that the children can become excellent spokespersons for their hometown, and take the culture and confidence of their hometown to a wider distance.
Feel the power of culture in practice
The actions of the Lanzhou University Cultural Walkers Association have not only caused a stir on campus Teachers and students are paying more and more attention to intangible cultural heritage. It has had a positive impact on society. They practice cultural confidence with practical actions, making intangible cultural heritage shine with new vitality and brilliance in the new era.
After entering the club, Wu Fengcai quickly devoted himself to the fifth Dunhuang on campus. Weekly cultural activities are being prepared. “This event is very rich in content, including Dunhuang themed lectures and Dunhuang cultural coloring. I work closely with my classmates to plan and execute every detail. By personally participating in these activities, I not only deepened my understanding and love for Dunhuang culture, but also improved my organizational and coordination skills in practical work, and learned how to play an active role in a team and share inspiration and resources with others. "Wu Fengcai said, "This experience allowed me to get to know many classmates who are also passionate. I am very proud to see that the event was successfully held and the participants showed great interest and curiosity in Dunhuang culture. This also strengthened my determination to continue. Determination to contribute in this field. "
2022 is of great significance to Zhang Gaolu. In this year, she officially became a project committee member of a cultural traveler. She participated in and was responsible for the summer practice project of "Lecai Community: The Wind of Yue Zang". "During that practice, I have gained so much, side-by-side friendship, grandma’s care, pure childishness, colorful culture, beautiful scenery of mountains and beautiful waters, and understanding of all kinds of things in the world. There is hardship, touching, joy, and growth. "
At the end of the project, Zhang Gaolu wrote his personal summary: "When I personally experienced the local culture, I gradually learned to respect nature and human reproduction; when I heard the children reciting poetry among the mountains, I slowly realized pure love and beauty; when I got up in the morning with the village every day, and fell asleep with the green mountains, In my hometown, I lost my tiredness and impatience little by little..."
For many members of the Cultural Walker community, while contributing to cultural undertakings, they also achieved their own growth and development. "I didn't realize it until the end of the project. Understanding my own shallowness, when I went to the countryside with a saving mentality, the broad culture and lovely villagers tolerated me. " Zhang Gaolu said.
Lanzhou Daily all-media reporter Liu Baoli
Editor in charge: Wang Xuwei
