The Revolutionary Spirit of the Dabie Mountains: A Study on Its Inheritance and Modernized Value
Abstract
The Revolutionary Spirit of the Dabie Mountains stands as a precious spiritual asset. It was forged by the Communist Party of China during long revolutionary practices in the Hubei-Henan-Anhui (E-Yu-Wan) base areas. Its core can be summed up in a sixteen-character maxim: “upholding firm convictions, keeping the overall situation in mind, uniting and forging ahead, and daring to take the vanguard”. This paper analyzes the orienting role of the Dabie Mountain Spirit in realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, arguing that its inheritance in the new era must take history as a mirror, adhere to the principle of seeking truth from facts, and achieve creative transformation. This paper aims to advance the modernization and value realization of such red resources. It proposes integrating red resources with fine traditional Chinese culture, carving art, digital technologies and cultural and creative development. It also advocates diverse, dynamic methods for exploring and disseminating these resources. Meanwhile, it warns against formalistic and over-commercialized tendencies. It aims to provide theoretical and path references for the innovative development of the red spirit and for contemporary educational practice.
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