Turning the page of history, it is not difficult for us to find those who are working hard for cultural heritage. Recently, the news of the death of Xie Qingtong, a 53-year-old cultural scholar, shook everyone in the cultural circle like a bombshell. Xie Qingtong, a scholar who devoted himself to the process of applying for the Grand Canal as a World Heritage Site, is not only a personal loss, but also a great loss to the cause of national cultural heritage protection.
Xie Qingtong's life is the unremitting pursuit and protection of cultural heritage. His footsteps are all over the country, looking for the historical context from the broken bricks and walls of historic sites, and excavating the essence of culture from the oral memory of the people. His words, like the brush of time, outline a vivid historical picture, allowing the world to get a glimpse of the glory of the past.
In the process of the Grand Canal's application for World Heritage Status, Xie Qingtong played an indispensable role. He is well aware that the Grand Canal is not only a waterway, but also a witness of the thousands of years of civilization of the Chinese nation and a lifeline connecting the north and the south. Therefore, he actively participated in the work of applying for the World Heritage Site, and contributed his strength to this magnificent project with his wisdom and sweat.
Xie Qingtong's research is not only in books, but also a practitioner. He goes down to the grassroots level to communicate with local residents and understand their living and cultural needs. He believes that the power of culture lies in the people, and only by returning culture to the people's lives can it truly exert its value. This deep-rooted approach to cultural research fills his work with vitality and warmth.
Xie Qingtong's death has deprived us of an excellent cultural scholar, but his spirit and achievements will always inspire those who come after him. His work teaches us that culture is not a cold relic, but a living tradition, a precious asset that we need to inherit and carry forward. Every protection and study of cultural heritage is the maintenance of the roots of the nation and the seeds of the future.
In today's era of rapid change, we need cultural scholars like Xie Qingtong, who use their actions and wisdom to remind us not to forget our original intention and remember history. We must continue his unfinished business, protect every inch of land, every cultural relic, and every legend, so that the flame of culture can be passed on from generation to generation.
Although Xie Qingtong has left us, his name and his work will be remembered forever. His story, like the Grand Canal, flows through the long river of history and never dries up. Let us follow his example and continue to move forward and write our own cultural legend in the new era.
In this new era full of challenges and opportunities, every cultural worker should shoulder his or her own responsibility, not only to study and protect cultural heritage, but also to revitalize it, so that culture can become a part of life and the spiritual food of the people. Xie Qingtong's life is the best interpretation and inspiration. Let us continue his unfinished mission with great respect and let cultural heritage shine with new brilliance in this new era.