As the Christmas bell gradually rings in the land of China, this festival from the West seems to have taken root in the corners of Chinese cities, just like the colorful lights and bright decorations. Every December 25th, whether it's the atmosphere of a shopping mall or the exchange of gifts between friends, Christmas has quietly become a cultural phenomenon in China. But in the same way, the blending of traditional culture and foreign festivals is inevitably friction and controversy.
This year is particularly different, with the glory of Changjin Lake's Victory Day, some large enterprises have come forward to put forward the initiative of Christmas. This ripple quickly spread and turned into a social discussion about conscientiously studying Xi and promoting the traditional national culture. After all, in the thousands of years of cultural heritage of the Chinese nation, Christmas is a "stranger" after all.
At such a special juncture, some celebrities also participated in this cultural feast. In their own way, they present themselves as active in the online world – handing out Christmas-themed photos and writing greetings. But in addition to celebrating and blessings, actresses such as Zhao Lusi, Chen Duling, Bailu and Zhao Liying encountered a storm of public opinion.
Especially Zhao Liying, her fresh and refined image in the past was deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, but as soon as the Christmas-themed photos came out, they immediately became the focus of controversy. There is a view that in the face of national events, as a public figure, you should show an attitude of supporting and identifying with the national culture, while others believe that artists also enjoy the right to enjoy their favorite festival style.
It has to be said that finding a balance between tradition and modernity, local and international, is not an easy task. As a star, perhaps you should be more cautious and judge the situation. After all, what they do is not only a private action, but also invisibly affects public values.
On the other hand, the celebrity-sparked debate about festival methods and value transmission actually reflects a deeper question: how public figures can balance between maintaining individual freedom of expression and respecting collective feelings. To look at this matter simply from the perspective of business operations may be to lose sight of the broader cultural context that is intimately linked to public sentiment.
Nowadays, cultural exchanges are ubiquitous under the wave of globalization, and it is also the norm to "borrow" foreign festivals and even other cultural elements. However, how to make this "borrowing" not only enhance the experience of cultural diversity, but also appropriately respect and promote local culture, will not be achieved overnight.
Looking back at the long history of banning foreign festivals to protect national spirit and cultural independence, it is not difficult to find that any form of overly extreme or unilateral understanding of cultural self-confidence and openness can lead to social ideological rigidity and even exacerbated conflict. Therefore, it is necessary to be more cautious in words and deeds when playing the role of role models for public figures such as celebrities.
In the end, it should be realized that in today's global multicultural collision and blending, we should also adhere to the local cultural heritage while actively absorbing and learning the essence Xi of foreign excellent culture. The key is to find a way for both sides to respect each other, learn from each other's strengths, and move forward side by side rather than opposing camps.
Just as the rotation of seasons has its own regularity, human society's understanding of the relationship between tradition and innovation will inevitably mature and improve over time. In the future, we may look forward to a more inclusive and intelligent social environment that celebrates a variety of festivals that are positive and bring a sense of joy and togetherness, while at the same time giving respect and support to the local spirit at each particular moment in history.
In conclusion, in the era of building a global village that crosses the border between East and West, everyone – from ordinary people to celebrities in the spotlight – will play the role of a bridge between cultures and mutual understanding, always bearing in mind that a truly inclusive and visionary society will listen to and grow from a wide range of voices.