尤溪登上“国际舞台” ！中国日报网（英文版）报道
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《Celebrating Children's Day with Zhu Xi's legacy》
(《用朱熹的遗产庆祝儿童节》)
聚焦朱子文化
与当代雷锋无私奉献精神的联结
活动受到了国际传播领域广泛关注。三明学院海外学院外籍老师吴迪博士(Dr Saiyedul）在出发仪式上作为志愿者代表发言，活动结束后，吴迪博士 (Dr Saiyedul）详细了解了尤溪县朱子社仓公益项目近年来开展情况，
在《中国日报》上发表了一篇题为《Celebrating Children's Day with Zhu Xi's legacy》(《用朱熹的遗产庆祝儿童节》)的报道，在全球读者中引发对朱子文化现代价值的热议。
英文版如下↓
Celebrating Children's Day with Zhu Xi's legacy
Mohammad Saiyedul Islam and children at a charity event titled "Love for Children" on May 27, in Sanming, Fujian province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
In the radiant warmth of early summer, as May's blossoms gave way to June's sunshine, it heralds the approach of Children's Day, and the cultural vibrancy of the Dragon Boat Festival on May 31 begins to resonate across communities in China.
On May 27, the Lei Feng International Volunteer Team from Sanming University, comprised of both foreign and Chinese teachers and students, along with other volunteers, arrived in Yuxi county, Sanming city, Fujian province, to celebrate Children's Day in advance.
As the sun began to rise, casting a golden hue on the park's traditional architecture, the volunteers gathered at the Zhuzi Cultural Park Square, their red and blue vests contrasting vividly with the lush green mountains for the opening ceremony.
The event was significant, highlighting the connection between Zhu Xi's people-oriented philosophy and Lei Feng's modern example of selflessness. Titled "Love for Children", this charity event had the theme "Light up the Micro Wishes and Children's Hearts to the Future".
Far more than just a festive gathering, it served as a meaningful tribute to Zhu Xi's enduring philosophy, which continues to resonate centuries after he established himself as one of China's greatest thinkers, philosophers and educators.
Zhu Xi is often considered one of the most influential figures in Chinese thought, second only to Confucius. He advocated for an education that nurtures not only intellectual growth but also ethical character and social harmony.
Lei Feng, the People's Liberation Army soldier whose diary became a national primer on altruism, embodied this principle through his countless small acts of service, famously writing: "Life is limited, but service to the people is limitless".
Moreover, the timing of the Children's Day event coincided with the lead-up to the Dragon Boat Festival, which honors Qu Yuan's devotion to his people. This connection adds a layer of cultural significance and poetic beauty.
The Dragon Boat Festival, with its traditions of unity, commemoration and community spirit, aligns well with the values celebrated during Children's Day.
Together, these occasions highlight the importance of nurturing the next generation not just through academic instruction but also through experiences that foster a sense of belonging, cultural pride and social responsibility.
Traditional festival customs became teaching moments — making zongziturned into lessons about sharing (a core tenet of both Zhu Xi's ethics and Lei Feng's actions), while the rhythmic pounding of dragon boat drums echoed Zhu Xi's belief in harmony through collective effort.
On May 27, volunteers visited central primary schools in nine townships within Yuxi county. The event addressed the growth needs of 156 children in difficult circumstances and successfully raised over 80,000 yuan ($11,100) in funds, bringing warmth and hope to each child's expectations.
The volunteers distributed various gifts, including clothes, books, badminton rackets, a bicycle, bags, writing pads, pens and other packages, to the children.
Over 260 volunteers from China and abroad became "dream messengers" and spent the day celebrating Children's Day with primary school students by playing games and cutting a cake.
Since March, this team of volunteers has visited left-behind and disadvantaged children in nine townships. They took the time to learn about each child's interests, talents and family background, allowing them to arrange gifts tailored to each child's specific needs. This effort ensured an effective match between the children's needs and the resources provided.
This celebration created a vibrant connection between China's intellectual heritage and the bright curiosity of future generations.
The volunteers, embodying Lei Feng's belief that "the greatest happiness lies in serving others", experienced their own joy as they watched children link 12th-century wisdom with 21st-century play.
The summer air buzzed with excitement as both children and volunteers discovered how Zhu Xi's timeless insights could be just as engaging as their favourite games, and how Lei Feng's spirit of service could be integrated into everyday fun.
In an era where technology often overshadows human connection, initiatives like these remind us that compassion and community are essential pillars of progress.
It encourages greater collaboration between academia, local communities and cultural custodians.
Such initiatives foster public welfare activities rooted in cultural pride, selfless service and experiences that shape not only children's futures but also the very soul of our society.
For the volunteers, this serves as a living testament to the saying that "One candle lights another". Ultimately, the best way to honor Zhu Xi and Lei Feng is not just to remember their words but to actively live by them.
Mohammad Saiyedul Islam, PhD, is a senior lecturer and researcher at the School of Overseas Education (School of Foreign Languages) in Sanming University and the president and founder of the Lei Feng International Volunteer Association in China.
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