Hundred Museums, Thousand Schools: Event Recap | The “History That Must Not Be Forgotten” Traveling Exhibition Arrives at Fuzhou Vocational and Technical College

After the lecture concluded, the attendees stepped out of the hall and went outdoors to view the “An Unforgettable History” exhibition of photographs and documents. Each black-and-white vintage photograph and every old newspaper from different dates bore witness to the heinous crimes committed by the Japanese army in China, as well as to China’s journey toward strength under the leadership of the Communist Party. During the visit, Sun Huogen, the provider of the exhibition materials, pointed excitedly to one of the black-and-white photos and explained that it clearly captured the scene of the Japanese forces attacking the Linchuan County Government at the time—crimes so monstrous they are backed by irrefutable evidence. An elderly teacher nearby also shared stories about his grandfather, recounting how his elders had cleverly escaped from the clutches of the Japanese invaders during the War of Resistance Against Japan.

As sunlight glides over the yellowed historical photographs, and as students pause to gaze, their silhouettes echoing across time with the scenes of the past, this exhibition—“A History That Must Not Be Forgotten”—has long transcended the confines of a mere display of images and texts. With silent historical documents as its brush, it has etched into the hearts of the students at Fuzhou Vocational and Technical College a profound warning: “To be backward is to be beaten.” Moreover, it has kindled in the younger generation the spiritual spark of inheriting a sense of devotion to family and country. For students who harbor vocational aspirations, remembering this chapter of history is not merely a tribute to those who came before and a homage to the past; it is also a spiritual purification that transforms the memory of hardship into a driving force for progress. It reminds every young person that they must not only hone their professional skills to perfection in the workshop but also shoulder the responsibility of “a strong nation depends on me” as they embark on the journey of our times. Though the exhibition may have come to a close, what endures are the historical memories woven into the very fabric of their being and the youthful energy that propels them forward—providing a vivid testament to the spirit of vocational students who seek to serve their country through skill and safeguard their homeland through action.