Foreign envoys in China and others visited the Long March themed exhibition: The Long March brought profound enlightenment to the world

China News Service, Beijing, October 26 (Reporter Zhou Xin) On the 26th, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China invited 106 embassies in China and envoys and diplomats from 5 international organizations in China to visit the "Great Expedition - Theme Exhibition Commemorating the 90th Anniversary of the Victory of the Long March of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army". Many interviewees said that the spirit of the Long March transcends national boundaries and brings profound enlightenment to the development of China and the world today.

The exhibition is divided into 7 parts, with a total of 875 cultural relics (sets) and 186 documents on display, of which more than 300 cultural relics and documents are on display for the first time.

“Seeing is worth hearing a hundred times,” said Alberto Blanco Silva, the Cuban ambassador to China, who had read books about the Long March when he entered the exhibition hall. Bai Shide took photos in front of many exhibitions such as the "Long March Route Map of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army", a huge three-dimensional sand table.

Bai Shide believes that this theme exhibition is extremely enlightening. "China has always remembered its revolutionary history. The happy life that the Chinese people have today is inseparable from the sacrifices and dedication of the Red Army."

Bai Shide said that Cuba and China are both socialist countries led by the Communist Party. "We also cherish our own revolutionary history and know that history cannot be forgotten."

"This exhibition creates an immersive display along the important historical nodes of the Long March, which makes me feel as if I have experienced that journey personally." said Hodan Osman Abdi, Somali Ambassador to China.

Stephen Jackson, Resident Coordinator of the United Nations Development System in China, was exposed to the history related to the Long March during his early studies. He had also seen oil paintings created by Chinese artists with the theme of the Long March before, but this exhibition gave him a completely different feeling.

"I have been exposed to some related history before, but this exhibition is extraordinary. It makes me realize the profound impact of the Long March on the history of China and the world." Jie Siheng said.

According to the representatives interviewed, the spirit of the Long March still has strong practical value.

He Dan said that today people have sufficient resources and advanced technology and can determine their position by relying on navigation, but the road ahead for the Red Army back then was full of unknown risks. This indomitable spirit in adversity has an important motivating effect on people.

Bai Shide said that no matter which country we are in, each generation has its own "Long March" and each generation also has its own responsibilities. The important inspiration left to the world by the Long March is to strengthen faith, not be afraid of sacrifice, and face difficulties head-on.

"A nation that forgets its past has no future." Jie Siheng said that the determination, optimism and long-term vision contained in the Long March spirit are valuable qualities that are urgently needed in today's world. The world is currently facing multiple challenges, and the faith conveyed by the Long March will inspire more young people to face challenges with an optimistic and positive attitude.