On the evening of December 24, Hu Xijin, a well-known media influencer, issued an appeal on his personal social account, which attracted widespread attention and discussion, because he expressed his own views on pitting Christmas Eve against the anniversary of the victory in the Battle of Changjin Lake.
This issue is actually a very sensitive topic, because the anniversary of the victory in the Battle of Changjin Lake is a historic victory for the mainland, and Christmas Eve is a traditional holiday celebrated in Western countries. The two events were very close in time, so some people started discussing on social media whether the two events should be pitted against each other.
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In his appeal, Hu Xijin emphasized a very important point: we must not allow two different events to come into conflict, because this will cause unnecessary pain and distress to people. On the contrary, we should respect and commemorate these two events and celebrate and commemorate them at appropriate times and occasions.
He further noted that the issue was very complex because it involved different cultural and historical contexts. We must take these factors into account and deepen our understanding and awareness of these events through dialogue and exchange. Only in this way will we be able to better understand and respect different cultures and historical traditions.
Behind this call is a broader question: how to build harmonious cultural exchange and understanding in a pluralistic society. This question is not a simple one, as it involves many factors, such as cultural differences, historical and political backgrounds, human psychology, and so on.
With the release of Hu Xijin's article, it immediately set off an uproar on the Internet and triggered a heated discussion among the majority of netizens.
Among them, Hu Xijin's opposition to the opposition between Christmas Eve and Changjin Lake Victory Day has attracted the attention and resonance of many people.
Hu Xijin: Christmas Eve and Changjin Lake Victory Day are not opposites
In this article, Hu Xijin called on everyone not to oppose Christmas Eve and Changjin Lake Victory Day, because it is a legitimate right for Chinese people to celebrate the "foreign festival".
He believes that Christmas Eve is a cultural phenomenon, a festival gradually introduced in China since the reform and opening up, reflecting people's increasingly open mind and acceptance of external culture. The Changjin Lake Victory Day is the historical glory of our country and people, and a symbol of our national spirit and national self-confidence.
Hu Xijin pointed out that in a country like China, which has a rich history and cultural heritage, different cultures and festivals should coexist in harmony, respect each other, and learn from each other. We should build a social environment where diverse cultures coexist, so that people can appreciate and experience different cultures in an atmosphere of equality, freedom and openness, instead of opposing different cultures or even triggering cultural conflicts.
Hu Xijin believes that China's cultural self-confidence should not only be manifested in rejecting and confronting foreign cultures, but should strengthen its own cultural self-confidence by absorbing and integrating foreign cultures. We should expand cultural exchanges and blending, cultivate people's cultural literacy and cultural consciousness, improve cultural self-confidence, and let Chinese culture gain more voice and influence in the world.
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In this heated discussion, Hu Xijin's views have been supported and recognized by many netizens.
They believe that culture is an important part of the human spiritual world, and different cultures should respect each other and learn from each other, instead of opposing and clashing because of some prejudices or misunderstandings. Only in an atmosphere of multicultural coexistence and exchange can we cultivate talents with an international perspective and cultural consciousness, and enhance the country's soft power and competitiveness.
In Hu Xijin's view, Changjin Lake Victory Day and Christmas Eve can not only coexist, but also promote each other. By commemorating the victory in the Battle of Changjin Lake, people can better understand and respect the contributions made by the Chinese people in the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, and by celebrating Christmas Eve, people can better understand and respect the charm and influence of Western culture. This mutually reinforcing relationship can promote the exchange and integration of different cultures, and enhance the mutual understanding and common development of human beings.
Hu Xijin believes that celebrating the "foreign festival" is not an "act of defeating China," nor is it an insult or negation of Chinese culture. Rather, it is a person's way of expressing individuality and pursuing happiness, as well as recognition and respect for multiculturalism.
It is a legitimate right for Chinese people to celebrate the "foreign festival".
In today's world, the integration and exchange of various cultures has become a common trend, and Chinese society should also actively participate in it to promote the development of cultural pluralism and internationalization.
Therefore, Hu Xijin called on public opinion not to criticize and discriminate against the "foreign festival". People should face and accept different cultures with an open, tolerant and understanding attitude, appreciate and respect different festivals and Xi, so as to promote cultural exchange and integration, and promote social progress and development.
We need to look at this controversy rationally.
First of all, Christmas Eve is a worldwide holiday, a blend of Western religious culture and commercial culture. The Victory Day of the Battle of Changjin Lake is the national anniversary of the mainland and has important historical and cultural significance. The two days, although different, do not conflict.
Second, we should respect everyone's choices and beliefs. Some people like to spend Christmas Eve, and some people prefer to celebrate the anniversary of the victory in the Battle of Changjin Lake, which is normal. We should respect each other's choices and refrain from attacking and criticizing different points of view.
The view that Chinese people can celebrate the "foreign festival".
For netizens who support Hu Xijin's views, they believe that these two things are not contradictory in themselves. Actually, both of these things are part of our society, and both are issues that we need to focus on. Instead of relegating them to black and white, we should explore the connections and interactions between them. Only in this way can we better solve these problems and make our society a better place.
However, netizens who oppose Hu Xijin believe that he is completely avoiding the important and trivial, blurring the focus of the issue. They believe that the conflict between the two events is inevitable, and that Hu's argument only complicates matters. They believe that we need to be clear about the contradictions between these two things and take smart action to resolve them.
Whether you support or disagree with Hu Xijin's views, we need to recognize the importance and significance of these two things themselves. Only when we can think and act rationally can we better solve these problems and make our society a better place. Therefore, we need to respect and understand each other and work together to make our society a better place.
Remembering history
In today's society, with the development of globalization, more and more Western culture has been introduced to China, including many Western traditional festivals.
Among them, Christmas Eve has also become one of the Western festivals that more and more Chinese are familiar with.
However, Hu Xijin said in an article that Christmas Eve has no real meaning in China, which has caused many netizens to disagree.
Some people believe that Christmas Eve is a very important Western holiday, but it is not really recognized and accepted in China. They believe that Chinese culture and traditions are already so rich and colorful that there is no need to introduce Western festivals unconditionally.
In addition, some are concerned that bringing too much Western culture into China could lead to the loss of culture and the decline of local culture.
However, there are also many netizens who hold different views.
They believe that Christmas Eve is not a holiday that belongs only to the West, but a holiday that represents the common aspirations of all mankind. Christmas Eve represents peace, harmony and love, which are sought by all mankind.
There is no Christmas after Changjin Lake
Therefore, Christmas Eve can be considered a global holiday and should not be confined to a specific geography and culture.
There are also some netizens who believe that although Christmas Eve is not widely accepted in China, it does not mean that it is meaningless. Christmas Eve is a holiday to reunite with family and spread love, and this meaning can be understood and accepted by the Chinese.
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