On August 6th, 8 "little docents" officially "took up their posts" and came to the Grand Bazaar Pedestrian Street to volunteer to explain to tourists.
These children are from the No. 2 Affiliated Primary School, No. 13 Primary School, No. 30 Primary School, No. 113 Middle School Affiliated Primary School, No. 62 Primary School, and No. 134 Primary School. Since July, they have participated in the "Little Docent" volunteer training organized by the Comprehensive Service Center of the Grand Bazaar Scenic Area.
The young docent explained the structure of the "earthen wall" to the children at the fruit bazaar. Photo by journalist Mirezat · Mutalifu
"The Grand Bazaar Pedestrian Street was officially opened on August 15, 2018, and has quickly become the 'golden business card' of our Xinjiang tourism, and is a concentrated display place for Xinjiang's characteristic architecture, folk customs, flavor food, intangible cultural heritage, and folk songs and dances...... "Hu Yixin, 9 years old this year, from the city's No. 30 Primary School, under the teaching of the teacher, she learned to explain the demonstration, pronunciation basic training, physical guidance and explain the movement and other projects. In particular, the interpretation of the characteristics of the scenic spot as a national tourism and leisure block has given her a deeper understanding and perception of the development of her hometown in recent years.
The children tasted dried fruits at the fruit bazaar and learned about various dried fruits. Photo by journalist Mirezat · Mutalifu
Luo Lingling, a student of the city's No. 30 Primary School, is also one of the little docents, and she is enthusiastically explaining to the tourists who come to visit.
"Through the exchanges with tourists from different regions and different nationalities, I have a deeper understanding of the importance of national unity." Luo Lingling said.
The children experienced "eating watermelon around the fire". Photo by journalist Mirezat · Mutalifu
Feng Siyu, a student of the Primary School Affiliated to the No. 2 Middle School of the XPCC, invited everyone to visit the simulated drying room and immerse themselves in the drying method of raisins. The children who listened to the scene opened their eyes wide, looked around curiously, and said that they had studied the text "Grape Ditch" in the textbook, and now they can see the drying room with their own eyes when they come to the Grand Bazaar, which feels particularly magical! The knowledge in the textbook is transformed into a simulated scene in front of the eyes, so that the children have an immersive experience.
Listening to the children's explanation, Chen Ming, a 67-year-old man from Jiangsu, said with emotion that the excellent traditional Chinese culture depends on the inheritance of the children, and it is very gratifying to listen to the children tell the story of the scenic spot.
The little docent introduced the naan making tools to the children in the naan room. Photo by journalist Mirezat · Mutalifu
Walking in the Grand Bazaar Scenic Area, the classroom is no longer based on traditional teaching, but everyone feels the national customs and explores the cultural context, which makes the practical classroom active, so that children can experience the charm of national culture as traditional Chinese culture in the real perception.
"Through the activities of the little docents, more tourists can learn about Xinjiang, promote tourism development, and promote exchanges and integration among various ethnic groups." Su Xuelu, deputy director of the Comprehensive Service Center of the Grand Bazaar Scenic Area, said that this process is not only a process of cultural inheritance deeply rooted in the heart, but also a vivid embodiment of the sense of community of the Chinese nation, so that children can truly become powerful communicators and firm practitioners of traditional culture.