Meanwhile, as the village's interaction with the outside world increased, some negative cultural influences began to quietly erode the village. Some imported forms of entertainment contained elements of gambling and vulgarity, affecting the villagers' values and living environment. Lin Yue responded proactively by organizing a variety of cultural activities in the village, such as traditional opera performances, folk dance competitions, and poetry recitals. These activities promoted the village's traditional culture, attracting villagers' active participation and allowing them to experience joy in a healthy and beneficial cultural atmosphere. For example, the village's opera troupe revived classic local opera pieces, drawing large crowds of villagers who, while enjoying the performances, not only inherited the culture but also distanced themselves from the influence of negative cultural influences.
The concepts of healthy living and ecological environment have also been reflected and innovatively practiced in village festivals and celebrations. During the Spring Festival, in addition to traditional customs such as pasting Spring Festival couplets, setting off firecrackers, and visiting relatives and friends, Lin Yue advocates green and environmentally friendly ways of celebrating. Villagers have reduced the use of firecrackers, instead using lively performances of gongs and drums to enhance the festive atmosphere. During family gatherings, the dishes on the table are mainly made with local organic ingredients, such as free-range chickens raised by themselves, fish from the pond, and fresh vegetables from the fields. While enjoying the food, everyone also pays attention to nutritional balance. Moreover, villagers also make traditional handicrafts together, such as paper cutting and weaving, as Spring Festival gifts to give to each other, which not only enhances their relationships but also preserves their culture.
During the Mid-Autumn Festival, villagers hold an open-air moon-viewing party in the village square. Everyone sits together, enjoying fruit platters made with locally grown fruit and mooncakes made with newly harvested glutinous rice. The stage backdrop is the village's rice paddies and mountains, exceptionally beautiful under the moonlight. Children run and play joyfully in the square, while adults share the joy of the harvest and reflections on life. This way of celebrating retains the traditional charm of the Mid-Autumn Festival while incorporating elements of healthy living and environmental protection, allowing villagers to spend the festival in a joyful and peaceful atmosphere.
With the widespread adoption of healthy living concepts in the village, villagers' lives have undergone tangible changes. Their physical fitness has significantly improved, and the frequency of visits to clinics has gradually decreased. According to statistics from the village clinic, in the year following the promotion of healthy lifestyles, the overall morbidity rate among villagers decreased by approximately 20%. Relationships among villagers have also become more harmonious; through joint participation in health-preserving activities and outdoor hiking, they have enhanced communication and trust with each other.
Looking at the changes in the village, Lin Yue felt a deep sense of satisfaction. She knew that the integration of healthy living and the ecological environment was not merely a change in lifestyle, but a pursuit and yearning for a better life. On this land full of vitality and hope, the villagers were living in harmony with nature, writing their own chapter of health and happiness.
As evening fell, the setting sun bathed the village in a warm orange-red glow. Villagers, having finished their day's work and activities, gathered in front of their homes, sharing their harvest and joy. Children played and laughed in the alleyways, while the elderly wore kind smiles. Lin Yue strolled along the village paths, savoring the tranquility and beauty, and she believed that the village's future would be even brighter and more glorious.
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