Imagine spending your weekends guiding visitors through the halls of history, sharing stories of bravery and revolution. That is exactly what a group of passionate Young Pioneers has been doing at the birthplaces of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in Shanghai and Zhejiang Province! 🌟
These student docents recently reached out to Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, to share their experiences volunteering at the Memorial Hall of the First National Congress of the CPC in Shanghai and the Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial Museum in Jiaxing, Zhejiang. They talked about the lessons they learned and the inspiration they found while guiding others through these historic sites.
In a heartfelt reply letter dated this Saturday, President Xi expressed his delight in seeing the students foster a deep affection for the Party, the country, and socialism. He praised their dedication to recounting revolutionary stories and heroic deeds, reminding them that the journey of progress is a relay race. 🏃♂️💨
With 2026 marking the 105th anniversary of the CPC, the message was clear: the cause of the Party requires unremitting effort across every generation. Xi encouraged the students to keep building their knowledge, enhancing their capabilities, and strengthening their character to "carry the baton of history forward" on the new journey. 🚩
For those who love a bit of history, the story goes back to July 1921 in Shanghai, where the First National Congress convened. The meeting famously concluded on a boat on Nanhu Lake in Jiaxing—now known as the Red Boat—where the Party's first program and resolutions were adopted. 🛥️
To top it all off, President Xi extended warm International Children's Day greetings to children across the nation, encouraging the youth to stay committed and inspired. It is all about bridging the gap between the heroic past and a dynamic future! 🌍💬✨
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Xi encourages children to carry forward revolutionary traditions
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