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The Great Wall's Journey towards Cultural Conservation |
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In 2007, there was news circulating on the well-known QQ platform about the
Great Wall of China being nominated to save Chinese culture and to be selected
as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. This news immediately caused a
sensation nationwide.
During the selection of the Seven Wonders of the World, China's Terracotta
Warriors and other landmarks were eliminated, leaving only the Great Wall.
However, the number of votes from China accounted for less than 0.5% of the
total population, which was a great disappointment. As a result, people from all
over the country began to vote for the Great Wall.
Of course, opinions about these phenomena were divided. Some said that the Great
Wall, with its long history, deserved to be selected as one of the Seven Wonders
of the World. Others argued that China was naturally at a disadvantage in the
selection because everyone knows it. There were also those who believed that
wonders are determined by the selection process, so if it is chosen, it is a
wonder, and if not, it isn't.
In fact, these phenomena only highlight the severe challenges facing Chinese
culture. The chances of the Great Wall being selected were high, but have you
ever thought about whether the Great Wall has been protected smoothly all along?
If you have, then you are greatly mistaken. It is known that less than a quarter
of the Great Wall has been properly preserved, and parts at both ends are
rapidly being swallowed by the desert. In other words, in a few hundred years,
or even a few decades, the Great Wall might only be a quarter of its original
length. Will it still be considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World then?
Perhaps it will be called the "Thousand-Li Great Wall" or the "Hundred-Li Great
Wall" by that time.
The situation for the Great Wall is urgent. Just imagine, if it reaches that
point, what will China have to present for the selection of the Seven Wonders of
the World? Some may say that if the Great Wall disappears, it can be rebuilt
easily with current technology. But how much funding would be required for that?
Would that funding be better spent on preserving the Great Wall, or will it be
tens, hundreds, or even thousands or tens of thousands of times more to rebuild
it? Moreover, even if a new Great Wall is built, what would be its historical
and cultural significance? If all that is desired is the external structure,
then with the current level of technological development, which country wouldn't
be able to build a Great Wall? Where would the wonder be in that?
Some say that if the Great Wall is lost, it's not a big deal; at most, it would
mean the loss of a scenic area, and China still has the Mausoleum of the First
Qin Emperor. Losing the Great Wall would result in the unemployment of many
people, but so far, China lacks the technology to develop the Qin Emperor's
Mausoleum. Although its development would undoubtedly create a worldwide
sensation. However, will the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor also disappear
like the Great Wall? China claims to have a history of five thousand years, but
what has it truly left behind? Unfortunately, I am powerless. All I can do is
shout out here in loneliness: Who will save Chinese culture? Who will save these
historical footprints? Who will save China? |
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In 2007, news spread on the popular QQ platform about the Great Wall of
China being nominated as one of the Seven Wonders of the World and a symbol
to save Chinese culture. This caused a nationwide uproar, with people
passionately voting for the Great Wall. However, the incident highlighted
the challenges faced by Chinese culture. Although the Great Wall had a high
chance of being selected, it was revealed that only a small portion of it
was properly preserved, and parts were rapidly eroding into the desert. This
raised concerns about the future of the Great Wall and its eligibility as a
wonder. The author laments the potential loss of this historical and
cultural treasure and questions who will step forward to save China's
cultural heritage. |
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