In Rongjiang, Guizhou, the international style of "village supermarkets" is becoming increasingly prominent; In Chongzhou, Sichuan, the Sichuan style bonsai art continues to spread worldwide; In Shengzhou, Zhejiang, fans from all over the world enjoy the charm of Yue opera together... Rural cultural life in various parts of China continues to shine, injecting new momentum into the comprehensive revitalization of rural areas. Many foreigners who come to China have experienced the new atmosphere of rural life in China, and have gained more and more happiness in China's rural areas. From the smiling faces, I see the villagers' recognition and pride in their own ethnic culture. On the green field, Chinese and foreign players each perform their own skills; During the break between matches, performances such as Dong pipa songs and Miao lusheng dances took place in rotation... Recalling the scene of watching the Guizhou University international student football team participate in the Rongjiang "Village Supermarket", the cheerleader of the football team, Chada, said, "The game is exciting, the cultural display is wonderful, and it's so exciting." Chada from Thailand is a postdoctoral fellow at the Plant Protection Postdoctoral Station of the School of Agriculture, Guizhou University. Having been in Guizhou for over a year, in addition to running around the fields to carry out green pest control work, she also has a special love for the local rural culture. "Guizhou's countryside is not only beautiful in scenery, but also has a strong cultural atmosphere. The colorful ethnic style displayed on the Rongjiang "Village Supermarket" competition deeply fascinated Chada. Football matches can be played everywhere, but here they are very special, "said Chada. With the help of the" Village Supermarket "stage, Guizhou actively showcases its colorful ethnic culture to the outside world, giving new vitality to rural culture and providing a window for more foreign people to understand Guizhou's rural culture, ethnic culture, and sports traditions. After watching the "Village Supermarket", Chada eagerly invited his companions to visit the Dongzhai Village in Lexiang, Zhongcheng Town, Rongjiang County to gather local knowledge. There, they visit villages and households, interact with local villagers, drink rice wine with them, learn to sing Dong songs, and deeply immerse themselves in the Miao and Dong villages. So far, Chada's footprints have covered more than 10 villages in Guizhou. Playing the lusheng, Miao wax printing, and making Dong cloth... Every time Chada goes there, she is full of curiosity and eager to try every skill, but when it comes to the most unforgettable thing for her, it is the confident and happy smiles on the faces of the villagers. From the smiling faces, I see the villagers' identification and pride in their own ethnic culture. Whether it's singing and dancing performances, building houses, or sports events, they are always inheriting and protecting traditional culture in their own way Chada said. Witnessing the 'Butterfly Transformation' of a Livable, Business friendly, and Beautiful Countryside, this traditional residential building with thatched eaves and stone walls, featuring a variety of Sichuan style bonsai designs, is located in Yanjiawan, Guansheng Town, Chongzhou City, Sichuan Province. It is peaceful, beautiful, and picturesque. Following the winding path and passing through several residential buildings, one arrives at the courtyard of Canadian bonsai artist Chad Sinclair (Chinese name "White Bear"). Influenced by his grandmother, the white bear has been curious about traditional Chinese culture since childhood. Due to his love for Chinese bonsai, he came to China to study and research diligently, and more than 20 years have passed in a blink of an eye. Yanjiawan is one of the birthplaces of Sichuan style bonsai folk culture, with unique natural geographical conditions and resources. The villagers make a living by making traditional bonsai. Previously, the village had inconvenient transportation, with only narrow dirt roads connecting to the outside world, "recalled Yan Gang, a villager who has been engaged in bonsai cultivation for 40 years. Now that the road is open, bonsai plants are sold all over the country along the accessible highways. In recent years, Yanjiawan has preserved its unique Western Sichuan bonsai culture while also utilizing existing courtyards, alleys, and forest plots for protective upgrades. The environment has become increasingly beautiful and its reputation has greatly increased. I have witnessed a 'butterfly transformation' of livable, business friendly, and beautiful countryside Bai Xiong said that one of his favorite activities while living in the village is visiting the local bonsai market. The market is very down-to-earth. Walking among various bonsai, root carvings, and green plants, chatting with the villagers and neighbors he knows, it feels very friendly. "Bai Xiong recalled that when he first moved into the village, he had a lot of luggage, and several neighboring villagers came to help out after seeing it. The life in the village has made the white bear more confident, sincere, and friendly, deeply integrated into the local rural culture. At the 2024 Chengdu International Horticultural Expo, the white bear was selected as the "World Horticultural Ambassador". This year, he plans to build a larger bonsai garden and actively participate in more bonsai exhibitions. The village and I have signed a preliminary agreement to launch a series of bonsai teaching courses, attracting a new group of 'bonsai enthusiasts', "said Bai Xiong. In recent years, Yanjiawan has attracted various business formats through innovative production technology and sales models, attracting more and more tourists to come here. The annual output value of bonsai has reached 13 million yuan. This is not just a rural opera competition, but also a profound cultural experience. "" Lushan team, come on! "In October last year, the second" Yue Shengzhou Yue Opera "Rural Yue Opera League Championship (hereinafter referred to as" Village Yue ") was held at the Shengzhou Cultural Center in Zhejiang. Attracted by the enthusiastic atmosphere of the live audience, Maxim, a young man from Russia, and fans of Yue Opera cheered for the Lushan team together. After learning that the contestants of "Muragoe" are all local amateur theater fans, many of whom are local rural residents, Maxim was greatly impressed. Last year, Maxim and his girlfriend Catherine came to China to experience Chinese culture. After being attracted by a singing style of Yue opera online, they came to Shengzhou, the birthplace of Yue opera. In recent years, Shengzhou has promoted the inheritance and innovation of Yue opera in the form of "village Yue". Since June last year, more than 10 selection matches have sparked a craze in towns (streets) in Shengzhou, and have also become popular on the internet, attracting many tourists like Maxim and Catherine. We don't know Chinese, let alone Yue opera, but it really sounds great Relying solely on mobile translation software, the two of them "ventured" into the world of Yue opera, experiencing the gentle and long-lasting charm brought by Jiangnan culture. The contestants have their own characteristics, and we really like 'Uncle Liang and Zhu Yingtai', which is a true Chinese love story. Catherine not only likes Yue opera, but also has a strong interest in the exquisite costumes of Yue opera. In the costume experience area set up at the competition venue, Catherine dressed up as Zhu Yingtai and immersed herself in the world of Yue Opera. Yekaterina also carefully studied the details of every costume, from exquisite embroidery to gorgeous headwear, the exquisite craftsmanship of traditional Chinese handicrafts amazed her. This is not just a rural opera competition, but also a profound cultural experience, "said Catherine. In the past two years since the "Village Yue" event was held, the cultural life of residents in various parts of Shengzhou has become much richer. Musician Ni Yongqing from the Lushan team sighed, "In the past, the ways for villagers to pass the time were very limited. Now, whenever they have free time, everyone gathers in the cultural hall to rehearse and practice. Life has become much more fulfilling, and rural nights have also become lively." During their time in Shengzhou, Maxim and Catherine also participated in a Yue Opera workshop to learn the basic singing style and body movements of Yue Opera; Visit the Yue Opera Museum in Shengzhou to learn about the development history and representative plays of Yue Opera. Before ending their journey in Shengzhou, Maxim and Catherine specially purchased several sets of Yue opera costumes as a souvenir. We will share this experience with more friends, allowing them to understand traditional Chinese culture and the rich rural cultural life, "said Catherine. (New Society)