The colorful charm of the "Universiade City" captivates the world with the Chinese style and Bashu charm
2023-08-08
In the midsummer of 2023, Chengdu, Sichuan, a city in the hinterland of western China, attracted much attention for hosting the 31st Summer Universiade. Its colorful charm has captivated people from various countries and regions around the world with Chinese style and Bashu charm. On the evening of July 28th, at the main stadium of Donganhu Sports Park, where the opening ceremony of the Chengdu Universiade was held, a "sun bird" from 3000 years ago gracefully arrived through the night sky. In the ever-changing light and shadow, the "Sun God Bird" rotates flexibly, with twelve golden rays shining... The image of the "Sun God Bird" comes from the cultural relic of the Sun God Bird gold decoration unearthed at the Jinsha Site in Chengdu. It weighs only 20 grams and has a thickness of only 0.02 centimeters, but the purity of gold is as high as 94.2%. This cultural relic has a rigorous composition, smooth lines, and is extremely rhythmic and dynamic, reminiscent of the beautiful legend of ancient China's "golden and black sun". Italian torchbearer Su Yunzhe lit the "Sun God Bird" pattern of the sacred flame at the opening ceremony and proudly said, "The golden 'Sun God Bird' symbolizes strength, hope, and auspiciousness, embodying the spiritual character of Chinese people's harmony, tolerance, and pursuit of light." The golden light of the 'Sun God Bird' is a symbol of brilliant ancient Shu civilization, just like the brilliance on the Sanxingdui gold mask. The ancient Shu civilization represented by them is an important component of the diverse and integrated Chinese civilization. Therefore, the Sun God Bird Gold Ornament has been selected as a symbol of China's cultural heritage, reflecting the Chinese people's love for light and freedom. At the Chengdu Universiade, the golden figure of the "Sun God Bird" can be seen everywhere. Above the main stadium of Dong'an Lake Sports Park, the palm sized golden decoration of the Sun God Bird has been magnified 2.7 million times. The "Sun God Bird" assembled from tens of thousands of pieces of colored glazed glass welcomes the earth's gaze and the sky's overlook; It also leaps above the torch of the Chengdu Universiade, spreading its ideals and pursuing brightness through quenching... Ye Liangjun, the head of the delegation of the Chengdu Universiade in Singapore, said that the traditional cultural elements such as the "Sun God Bird" at the opening ceremony reflect China's long history and brilliant civilization, and this golden touch makes him "unforgettable" for ever. The hot pot, with its hot and steaming soup, is full of color, aroma, and aroma. During the Chengdu Universiade, "eating hot pot after the competition" is a very happy thing for young people from all over the world. Food in China, taste in Sichuan. The Chengdu fireworks, which have been boiling for thousands of years, blend into this delicious and spicy red hot pot. The passion and joy of this Universiade are fueled by the hot summer of youth, the encounter with the hot and spicy Chengdu hotpot, and the hospitality of the Chengdu people. Chen Huiling, a Malaysian athlete who won the gold medal in the women's martial arts shooting competition, made no secret of her love for hotpot: "I like hotpot, just like the enthusiasm of Chengdu people." "Chengdu people are hospitable and like sports. The park is full of people who exercise. Everyone is full of vitality and exciting." After the competition, Türkiye's Bruce Lee walked to the streets of Chengdu to feel the youth of the "Universiade City". Spanish Taekwondo athlete Christian loves to stroll around the streets and alleys of Chengdu, and when asking for directions, he always meets helpful Chengdu people. Whether it's children or elderly people, most of them laugh
Edit：He Chuanning Responsible editor：Su Suiyue
Source：Xinhua
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