Across the country, people are marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War in diverse ways. They are visiting memorial halls and exhibition centers to relive wartime history, holding various activities to honor fallen heroes, and drawing strength for the journey ahead.
The Former Site of the Eighth Route Army’s Wuhan Office Memorial Hall recently launched a special exhibition on Wuhan’s wartime history titled “Heroic City, Flames of Resistance.” The exhibition features four sections, including “Answering the Call of the Nation” and “A Tower of Strength.” Through cultural relics, photographs, and interactive multimedia displays, it vividly presents the heroic history of the War of Resistance.
In Changsha, Hunan, the Party History Museum organized an exhibition centered on the 14-year history of the War of Resistance, showcasing nearly 90 artifacts, including weapons and equipment used by Chinese soldiers and civilians, as well as grain sacks used in supporting the frontlines—all of which bear witness to those turbulent years.
At the same time, various themed events have been organized across the country to encourage people to carry forward the great spirit of resistance, fostering unity and perseverance in the new era.
In Heilongjiang, a touring lecture series themed “Red Legacy, Glory on the Black Soil” was held at the Northeast Martyrs’ Memorial Hall and the site of the “Eight Women Jumping into the River” sacrifice. Cadres, citizens, and young students from all walks of life attended, listening to wartime stories and visiting red heritage exhibitions.
In Baishan, Jilin, over a thousand cadres and citizens gathered at the site of General Yang Jingyu’s martyrdom in Jingyu County to hold a memorial ceremony, paying tribute to fallen heroes and revisiting red history.
At the Southwest Associated University Museum, teachers and students revisited the history of the university’s active participation in the national salvation movement. During the arduous years of resistance, more than 1,100 students from the university set aside their studies to join the army.
In Yibin, Sichuan, teachers and students from 23 universities across the country visited the China Lizhuang Cultural Museum of the War of Resistance. During the war, the patriotic people of Lizhuang welcomed over 12,000 teachers, students, and researchers from more than ten universities and academic institutions, including Tongji University, who had been forced to relocate amid the flames of war.
Recently in Shanghai, the “Songs of Fire and War” themed event was held, enabling young people to engage in a dialogue across eight decades—honoring history, remembering the martyrs, and drawing strength to forge ahead.
