From the birthplace of the Chinese Communist Party at Peking University's Red Building to the former site of the Jiangan Hutong, once a gathering place for outstanding thinkers and cultural pioneers, including the editorial office of the New Youth magazine (Chen Duxiu's former residence)...
In Dongcheng, the New Culture Movement surged here, Marxism spread rapidly, the May Fourth Movement ignited, and the great Communist Party of China took root. Witnessing numerous significant historical events during the Party's early days, this place made invaluable contributions to the Party's gestation and establishment. In recent years, Dongcheng District has built a relatively complete system for the protection, inheritance, and development of the Red Culture, based on preserving Red resources, activating the Red genes, and promoting the Red spirit.
From "tourist spots" to the entire region, the Red imprints blend into the urban fabric
Each Red landmark and revolutionary story in Dongcheng compose a distinctive and charming business card for the Red Culture. In recent years, the district has effectively managed the construction of the Red Culture protection, inheritance, and utilization system, establishing a database of Red relics. Actively coordinating multiple units, including the State Administration of Cultural Heritage, to enhance the revitalization of Red culture sites, achieving mutual construction and benefit.
From static to dynamic, the Red genes stimulate patriotic sentiments
Over a century ago, the Red prelude began here; today, the Red genes continue to thrive. Dongcheng District insists on narrating the Party's stories, revolutionary accounts, and hero narratives, establishing a "Patriotic Education Classroom" and forming the Dongcheng Patriotic Education Base Alliance. Utilizing 55 patriotic education bases, it has organized thematic tours and explorations for ten consecutive years.
From intangible to tangible, the Red spirit aggregates the force of progress
The abundant Red resources represent invaluable spiritual wealth for Dongcheng District. It's not merely the myriad tangible resources but also the luminous memories, patriotism, and the indomitable ideals and beliefs that provide powerful spiritual impetus.
Next, Dongcheng District, guided by Xi Jinping's cultural ideology, will further leverage its unique advantage in Red cultural resources, striving to create a towering beacon for the inheritance and promotion of Red culture. It aims to showcase the rich and weighty Red culture in a new era.
Translator: HU Guoman
Reviewer: WANG Luchun
