The concern that never stops

? The dreams and longings of my youth attracted the stubborn me, and I left the hometown I tried so hard to escape from.

? I remember that the first time I left my hometown was in the summer of 2004. At that time, my hometown was still in a state of slow development. With a strong curiosity about the outside world, under the reluctance of my parents and various kinds of After being told, I went south to work in the factory arranged by the school. Through a series of interviews and training after entering the factory, I gradually discovered how poor and miserable the northerners were in the eyes of the southerners at that time, and there was even a hint of ridicule in their tone of voice. This is the first time that I feel extremely sad and distressed because of my hometown.

? The days of working continue over and over again, and the desire and curiosity that I once had no longer seem so clear, and the frivolity and dreams of my youth are also quietly wiped out in the day-to-day work. I thought I could go home at any time due to the convenient transportation, but later it turned out to be a reunion only once a year during the Spring Festival holiday. The joy before returning home and the sadness when leaving home were imprinted on the most beautiful road home again and again. . With the establishment of a family and the birth of children, the shadow of hometown also quietly slips away in the trivialities of daily life. I don’t remember when it started, but I suddenly felt that the people I missed and everything in my hometown were getting further and further away from me. Every time I thought about this, I always felt a little more melancholy in my heart.

? "The spring breeze blows the dream of hometown all night, and then chases the spring breeze to Luocheng." My hometown, Luoyang, is located in the west of Henan. It is one of China's "seven ancient capitals" and one of the first batch of historical and cultural cities announced by the State Council. . Luoyang is named because it is located on the Yangtze River of ancient Luo River. It is one of the main birthplaces of Chinese civilization. Since King Ping of Zhou moved his capital to Luoyi in 770 BC, 13 dynasties have established their capital here successively for more than 1,500 years. For thousands of years, scholars and poets have gathered here, so it is known as the "Poetry City". Luoyang is known as the "Flower Capital" due to its fragrant peonies. Luoyang has rich cultural landscapes, among which the Longmen Grottoes are one of the three largest grottoes in China, the White Horse Temple is the first official Buddhist temple in China, and the Luoyang Ancient Tomb Museum is the largest ancient tomb group in the world. In addition, there are a large number of historical sites such as Ercheng Tomb, Baiyuan and Guanlin.

? When peonies are in bloom, the flowers are in full bloom and brilliant. Back in those days, when the Tang Dynasty was at its peak, everyone across the country was fascinated by it, and the peony season became a carnival in the capitals of Chang'an and Luoyang. Since the Tang and Song Dynasties, the beautiful and fragrant peony has become a symbol of good luck, happiness and prosperity, and has been passed down from generation to generation.

Luoyang is the busiest and liveliest in April every year. People from all over the country and foreign tourists come in an endless stream to watch the annual Peony Cultural Festival. Every viewing park presents a beautiful scene. Looking from a distance, those delicate peonies are blooming and competing for beauty. There are red, white, purple, green, black, yellow, and pink peonies, and each color of peony has a beautiful and elegant flower story. The red peony symbolizes wealth and perfection, and its attribute is fire; the white peony symbolizes nobility, dignity, and a trustworthy person; the purple peony, just like its color, has the language of "embarrassment"; the green peony is a rare peony flower. , symbolizes the expectation of life and giving with heart; the flowers of black peony are deeply beautiful, symbolizing love even after death. But in fact, there is no real black color in peonies. We usually call dark red or deep purple peonies black peonies; yellow peonies symbolize youth, beauty and jewels; pink peonies symbolize elegance, dignity and elegance. Among them, yellow and purple are known as the "King of Flowers" and "Queen of Flowers" among many colors. The Luoyang Peony Fair has become a major event in the political, economic and cultural life of the city's people. It is an indispensable carnival for the people of Luoyang, a platform for Luoyang's economic development and a window to display the city's image.

After reading Peony, let’s talk about Yingtianmen in the ancient capital Luoyang. Yingtianmen is one of the famous "Seven Heavens" ancient buildings in Luoyang, the eastern capital of the Sui and Tang Dynasties. At that time, it was the main south gate of the Ziwei Palace in Luoyang City, and it was magnificent. The ancient Yingtian Gate was first built in the first year of Daye of the Sui Dynasty (AD 605) and went through four periods of more than 500 years, including the Sui, Tang, Five Dynasties and Northern Song Dynasties.

On this city gate, Empress Wu Zetian held her coronation ceremony, and the romantic Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty received Japanese envoys. It is the main place for the country to hold political and diplomatic activities. It has witnessed the rise and fall of history and is an important place for the culture of the Sui and Tang Dynasties in the Central Plains. Proved to have extremely high historical value.

? With the 2020 China Central Radio and Television Station Mid-Autumn Festival Gala settled in Luoyang, as the main venue for the party filming, the buildings around the Luoyang Yingtianmen Ruins Museum have been lit up, attracting many tourists to come for sightseeing. This It is the support and affirmation of today's Luoyang from the country and the people. It is also a bridge for Luoyang to the world and a business card for the world to understand Luoyang.

? "Friends and relatives in Luoyang are like asking each other, and a heart of ice is in a jade pot." Looking back on the development of my hometown over the years, it can be said that it is changing with each passing day. From the slow development in the early days, to the sustained development later, to the current rapid development, this is a historical feat in which generations of Luoyang people are constantly striving to pursue their dreams. It is also an unprecedented occasion for Luoyang to stand out in the country and the world again and again.

? Hometown is the place where dreams begin, where the soul waits, and where life is longing for. The flowers bloomed into clouds, and the clouds bloomed into flowers. The hometown of flowers is the soil deep in the soil. The hometown of Yun is a far away place...

About the author: Li Xiao, a native of Luoyang, Henan, a woman with a fragrant soul, her pen name is Yun Shang Yang, graduated from South China Normal University, and is naturally romantic. She loves literature and art, and has a strong heart hidden under her gentle appearance. In the prosperous world, she keeps chasing her dreams with her steps.