The summer fire is followed by the splendor of autumn. On October 17th, a special summer camp activity was opened in Hexian Taohuawu Square. 30 left-behind and needy children from all over the county dressed in "Little Red Army" costumes and 10 loving mothers came on a special red journey. "The event that was scheduled to be held in the summer was delayed because of the epidemic, but our promise to the children must be fulfilled." Liu Qin, founder of the "A Beam of Light" public welfare association, said. The enthusiasm of the children did not turn cold with the weather. Early in the morning, the loving mother and the caring driver picked up the child, and after a brief launch ceremony, they happily set off. "The Gate of Heaven interrupts the opening of the Chu River, and the blue water flows east to this return." In the sound of children's langlang poems, the first stop of the summer camp arrived at Hexian Xiliangshan. In April 1949, the first shot of the Battle of the River Crossing was fired here. The children visited the Monument to the Revolutionary Martyrs, presented flower baskets to the martyrs, and visited the Xiliangshan Revolutionary Martyrs Memorial Hall. "Without the fearless sacrifice of the martyrs, there would be no stable life for us now." Xiao Rui from Liyang Town is one of the small flag bearers this time. Every step of raising the flag and offering flowers, he looked particularly solemn. In 2020, Xiao Rui, who was still in the sixth grade, was suddenly diagnosed with a brain tumor, and now, he has also been receiving conservative treatment and insisting on fighting the disease. Under the care and companionship of his mother and the loving mother of "A Beam of Light", he insisted on participating in this group trip. "I will learn from the martyrs, learn from their tenacious and hard work, and face life bravely."
In the afternoon, a group of people came to visit the Bawang Ancestral Hall in Wujiang Town, Hexian County, and participated in a variety of outdoor development activities. "One two three four five six seven eight, we are the best team!" "There are difficulties ahead, and the rear supports"... The laughter and laughter of children and adults rose and fell on the wide lawn. In the evening, the event ended in a bonfire lit in The Linhai Ecological Park. The children prepared their own programs, one after another poetry recitations, songs, dance performances took turns, and a childish smile on paper was particularly bright in the light of the fire.
The event was sponsored by the Communist Youth League and the County Committee, the Hexian New Era Civilization Practice Center, the Hexian Education Bureau, the Hexian Bureau of Culture, Tourism and Sports, the Hexian Women's Federation, and the Hexian Red Cross Society, and the Hexian "One Beam of Light" Public Welfare Association. The 30 "Little Red Army" selected this time are the left-behind and difficult children who are dynamically monitored and continuously supported by the Association. "This summer camp tour aims to let the children inherit the legacy of the martyrs, carry forward the fine traditions, and experience the long history and culture of the county at close range." At the same time, I also hope to give children a chance to challenge themselves, increase their knowledge, and exercise their abilities. Shen Shouhu, president of the "A Beam of Light" public welfare association, said.
(Guo Tongtong, Qin Zuquan)