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织，幸福路

By Chen Chen and Chen Qin □ 陈晨 陈沁 / 文

During the “Invigorate Yunnan, Benefit swayed gently with the rhythm, and soon
Border Areas” event, the Cultural-Ethical many in the crowd began humming along.
Bazaar became an instant hub of energy. It “The melodies are traditional, but the lyrics
showcased signature community initiatives are new. We weave policies for the people
from all 16 prefectures and cities of Yunnan, and positive community values into our
alongside distinctive cultural experiences songs,” she explained. Through intangible
from countries across the Mekong region. cultural heritage classes hosted by Cultur-
At the booth of Dehong Dai and Jingpo al-Ethical Practice Stations across Lincang,
Autonomous Prefecture, vibrant Achang over 400 students, some as young as five,
brocade threads carried wishes for a better have now learned to sing “Ashuse.”
life. “We teach this craft at our New-Era Nearby, the policy education zone of
Cultural-Ethical Practice Station; it’s used not Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Pre-
only in traditional clothing but also in modern fecture drew many curious visitors. The Thriving communities
accessories like bags,” explained Xu Heqing, prefecture’s rural Parent Night Schools, in border areas
the booth’s host. In Guanzhang and Banggai which promote healthy community norms,
villages of Lianghe County, these stations have extended their reach to even this live- 在云端看见边境幸福村
offer year-round, free instruction in brocade ly bazaar. Holding up a hand-painted fan
weaving and hulusi flute playing, with master adorned with small flowers, a staff member By Guo Yao and Luan Wenhua □ 郭瑶 栾文华 / 文
artisans guiding villagers from pattern de- explained, “In our night school workshops,
sign to weaving technique, and even helping parents learn positive parenting techniques Along Yunnan’s 4,060-kilometer Wenshan, Pu’er, and other areas also
connect their creations to markets and e-com- while children take part in art classes. These border, the stories of 374 “Happy offered practical suggestions: “Help us
merce platforms. fans are the children’s own creations.” By Villages” now rise on a digital cloud. sell local farm products and handicrafts
At Pu’er City’s booth, neatly stacked carefully identifying community needs, The WeChat mini-program “Invigorate through the platform, linking us with
sweet longzhu bamboo shoots quickly drew Honghe brings a range of services, from Yunnan, Benefit Border Areas—Hap- e-commerce resources to boost rural
visitors in. “Restaurant owners in Myanmar policy explanations and vocational training py Cloud,” developed by the Yunnan revitalization.” “Showcase our food,
and Laos love cooking with these; they’re to family education, right to the doorstep of International Communication Center scenery, intangible cultural heritage,
always a top choice for diners!” said Wang local families. for South and Southeast Asia under the and specialties so the beauty of our
Wenyi, a social media influencer, as she Beyond the exhibition booths, cultural guidance of the Publicity Department hometown can reach more people.”
demonstrated how to pound the tender designer Chen Siqi was busy gathering ideas. of the CPC Yunnan Provincial Commit- “Add a Need-and-Help feature where
shoots. This simple local ingredient not “We consistently draw inspiration from the tee, was officially launched during the residents can post requests and volun-
only strengthens neighborly bonds, but also rich ethnic mosaic of Yunnan’s border areas, province’s event to promote the “Invig- teers can respond.” “Launch interactive
weaves a tangible path toward shared pros- and our designs are always well-received,” orate Yunnan, Benefit Border Areas” tools like Snap & Share and a Wall of
perity. she shared. Not far away stood “Bodhi Aunt- New Era Cultural-Ethical Practice Belt. Kindness to engage more people in
In Lincang City’s exhibition area, pro- ie,” who moved from northeast China to Drawing visual inspiration from the community activities.”
vincial intangible cultural heritage inheritor Xishuangbanna five years ago, beaming in her “gourd vine,” a symbol of connection, The mini-program is gaining
Ke Chunmei captivated the Dai attire. “I often join local activities like growth, and prosperity, the platform is momentum through a series of con-
audience with a perfor- making Dai pottery and paper-cut- organized into three core sections: “Vil- tent-driven campaigns. For example,
mance of “Ashuse” folk ting. My neighbors feel like family lage Profiles” presents the landscapes its “Borderland Encounters: Witnessing
songs. Dressed in tradi- now,” she said. “The culture and and stories of all 374 villages across Happiness” poster call drew more than
tional De’ang attire, her warmth here have truly made this Yunnan’s eight border prefectures (cit- 100 submissions from designers across
hand-sewn waist rings my home.” ies) and Mohan Town. “Cultural-Ethical China and countries in the Mekong
Practices” highlights from activities region. The “Autumn Stories of Cultur-
under the “One Line, Four Corridors, al-Ethical Progress” contest invited vil-
Multiple Nodes, Expanding Coverage” lagers to use local food as a lens, shar-
framework, including theoretical study, ing vivid stories of thriving industries,
policy outreach, and cultural, health, vibrant culture, beautiful environments,
volunteer, and convenience-focused and growing prosperity.
initiatives. “Live Activities” provides a Looking ahead, the platform will
real-time feed of current events, creat- continue to roll out a series of “small yet
ing an interactive online space for users smart” online and offline activities, am-
to browse, join, and share. plifying grassroots voices, encouraging
“I hope we can start a ‘Village resident participation, and facilitating
News Broadcast’ where villagers tell knowledge exchange. From Manlon-
local stories in their own dialects. That gle Village’s “Saturday Eco-Market”
would show the real side of life here,” in Mengla County, to Xinhuangshan
said Jiang Shanshan from Mengla Village’s “Mountain Rendezvous”
Town, Mengla County, her voice full cultural-ethical initiative in Lüchun
of anticipation. “I’d also love to see a County, to Huangtian Village’s innovative
short-video contest on the platform, one “Happy Supermarket” governance model
that captures heartwarming stories about in Malipo County, the diverse practices
intangible cultural heritage, courtyard emerging along Yunnan’s frontier will be
economies, and model families.” woven together and brought vibrantly to
Community workers from Honghe, life here.