In early winter, walking into the Macau Municipal Gallery located in front of the Convention Center, a "archway" with red and gold as the main colors comes into view. Chinese elements such as auspicious clouds and dragon dances are interspersed among them, and the lighting on both sides enhances the visual effect, making the entire "archway" eye-catching. This is the entrance to the "Macau National Day Archway Retrospective Exhibition". To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China and the 25th anniversary of Macau's return to the motherland, the "Macau National Day Archway Retrospective Exhibition" has been exhibited at the Municipal Gallery for several months, and outdoor exhibitions have also been set up in multiple locations, leading citizens and tourists to revisit historical memories. The story of Macau and the motherland, which are connected by blood, has also begun. Historical foundation: blood ties, deep family and country ties. Passing through the "archway" and entering the exhibition hall, it feels like passing through a time tunnel. The exhibition board displays precious photos and design drawings of the archway built by Macau compatriots in the last century to celebrate the birthday of the motherland. There are also miniature models of the archway on the booth. The audience carefully examined the mottled images and exquisite exhibits, experiencing Macau's simple and passionate emotions towards the motherland. An elderly audience member stands in front of a photo of a 1960s archway and explains to their peers. The archways in Macau used to be so beautiful, and we look forward to National Day every year. "Amidst the elderly's words of nostalgia and pride, the black and white photos instantly come to life. Since the founding of the People's Republic of China, our compatriots in Macau have shared the same breath and destiny with the new China. For a long period of time since 1949, at the end of September and the beginning of October, Macau compatriots would build "National Day Plaques" to promote the achievements of the construction of New China and let the vast number of Macau compatriots understand the rapid changes in the motherland. The 'National Day Archway' is not an individual act, nor is it a one-time work, but a project passed down from generation to generation at that time. It is a unique collective expression of the patriotism of the Macao compatriots Lin Faqin, Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at the Macau Polytechnic University and President of the Macau Oral History Association, said. In 1999, Macao's return to the motherland opened a new chapter in the "One Country, Two Systems" policy, and the sense of identity of Macao compatriots towards the motherland was increasingly strengthened. The Macao SAR government strengthens this emotional bond through education, culture, economic policies, etc., providing a more solid foundation for the patriotism of Macao compatriots. On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the return to the motherland, the retrospective exhibition reproduces the history of the "National Day Archway", vividly showcasing the consistent patriotic sentiment of Macao compatriots. I hope the audience can have the feeling of being present at the historical site and understand the unwavering love of the people of Macau for their motherland, "said Chen Shuyi, Vice President of the Macau Oral History Association, who explained to the audience during the exhibition. Macao is closely related to the motherland by blood. Without the strength of the motherland, there would be no prosperity and stability in Macao Zheng Lixia, a resident of the Northern District of Macau, said in an interview. Inheritance Never Dies: Sowing the Seeds of Patriotism in the Whole Society. In the history classroom of Macau Vocational High School, first-year students held a discussion. Students express their own opinions and collide with each other's viewpoints, such as' speaking etiquette and practicing benevolence, the world can be stable 'and' we advocate letting nature take its course '. Standing aside, history teacher Chen Rong smiled brightly and said, "The Hundred Schools of Thought contend like this, with various ideas colliding fiercely. I hope this discussion will make you feel the depth and wisdom of Chinese cultural thought." Chinese history is a compulsory content for students in Macau's vocational schools. Like this school, national education has become a trend in Macau campuses. In recent years, the education department of Macau has continued to promote national education in higher education institutions and non higher education institutions, compile and publish multiple textbooks, actively cultivate and enhance Macau students' patriotism, and enhance the younger generation's sense of identity and belonging to the country. Education is the foundation for cultivating patriotism and national identity Ma Zewei, Vice Principal of Macau Vocational High School, said, "As educators, we are not only disseminators of knowledge, but also guides for students' patriotism." Macau's patriotism and national identity are not only reflected in policies and education, but also in daily life. Each community regularly holds exhibitions, historical and cultural lectures, artistic performances, and other activities with national conditions as the theme. These activities not only attract widespread participation from citizens, but also allow the patriotism to be passed down silently through nourishing things. The National Education (Macau) Association has been organizing youth national knowledge competitions every year since 2009, and now it is the 16th edition with record breaking numbers of participants. This year's theme is' Strengthening Ecological Civilization and Improving New Quality Production '. We hope to keep the contestants closely following the development hotspots of our country and enhance their sense of national identity through knowledge competitions, "said Wang Haitao, the president of the association. After each competition, the association organizes award-winning representatives to visit the mainland. Many people said that "it is more shocking than reading in books" and "they deeply feel the pride of being a Chinese" when they measured the great rivers and mountains of the motherland with their feet and experienced the latest development of the motherland. Future outlook: To achieve a profound sense of patriotism and national identity in its own development while integrating into the overall development of the country is an important foundation for Macau's social stability and economic prosperity, as well as an internal driving force for integrating into the national development and realizing its own development in the new historical period. We will deepen the education on national conditions to enterprises in Macau, lead local executives to the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area to learn about science and technology innovation enterprises and related policies, and understand how Macau can integrate into the Greater Bay Area and national development Wang Haitao believes that the more Macau compatriots understand their motherland, the stronger their sense of identity will be. Looking towards the future, with the deepening of the construction of the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area, Macao will play a more important role in national development, and patriotism and national identity will also play an increasingly important role. The Chinese General Chamber of Commerce in Macau organizes entrepreneurs to visit the mainland for investigation and to seek opportunities for cooperation; Some social organizations support poverty alleviation and education in mainland China through donations and public welfare activities; Young people actively participate in the joint construction of the "the Belt and Road" project, and participate in the construction of the Hengqin Guangdong Macao in-depth cooperation zone... Macao compatriots have demonstrated their deep feelings of solidarity with the motherland through practical actions. Ma Ruiquan, the president of the Macau Association for the Study of Chinese History, believes that Macau has always been closely connected to the motherland through thick and thin, and the motherland is the strongest backing for Macau. Macao shares the same destiny with the motherland; if the motherland is good, Macao will be even better. Although Macao is small, it cares about our country. Our generation is like this, and the next generation will definitely inherit it, "said Wang Haitao. In the 25 years since its return to the motherland, Macau has written its own national story with practical actions, and has also made the spirit of patriotism and love for Macau shine even brighter in the new era. (New Society)