Event Recap | Spring’s Brightness and Scenic Beauty: Learning from Lei Feng, Cultural Benefits for the People Warm Hearts

“Comrade Lei Feng enlisted in 1960 and joined the Communist Party of China that same year. With his brief life of just 22 years, he embodied the noble conviction of ‘devoting one’s finite life to the infinite service of the people.’” At the event, the guide recounted Lei Feng’s life story with heartfelt emotion, while the display boards—featuring vivid portraits and moving written accounts—transported the elderly attendees back to the days of yore.

The exhibition “Be a Seed of the Lei Feng Spirit” not only systematically traces Lei Feng’s life journey—from a child born into hardship to a communist warrior—but also offers an in-depth exploration of the spirit’s contemporary significance: a spirit of dedication to serving the people and finding joy in helping others; a spirit of professionalism, loving one’s work and striving for excellence in whatever field one pursues; a spirit of innovation, relentlessly forging ahead with self-reliance; and a pioneering spirit of hard work, frugality, and thrift. In the past, our museum has brought cultural exhibitions to towns, enterprises, and scenic areas; this time, by reaching out to local communities, we have further integrated spiritual‑civilization development with everyday neighborhood life, enabling residents to experience the inspiring influence of red culture right at their doorsteps.

To ensure that the spirit of Lei Feng truly takes root in people’s minds, the event featured a special quiz with prizes, covering Lei Feng’s life, his iconic deeds, and the deeper meaning of his ethos. Most of those participating on-site were elderly residents from the community—people who lived through the era when Lei Feng’s spirit was widely promoted and are thoroughly familiar with its principles. They eagerly joined in, and some even shared their own experiences of learning from Lei Feng when they were young. One auntie said with a smile, “These kinds of activities are wonderful. Lei Feng was our role model when we were young, and revisiting his legacy now, while also receiving gifts together with old neighbors, is really heartwarming.”

“If you are the tiniest screw, will you always hold fast to your post in life?” This line, penned by Lei Feng in his diary, continues to shine with the light of our times. At the event, many elderly residents remarked that the spirit of Lei Feng is an indelible mark etched in their hearts—and one they remain committed to upholding today: helping neighbors, volunteering in the community, and setting a concrete example for younger generations through their actions.

Our museum will continue to serve as a platform for cultural exchange, presenting more down-to-earth, community‑engaging traveling exhibitions that bring the spirit of revolutionary ideals and traditional culture into neighborhoods, schools, and enterprises. In this way, treasured spiritual legacies like the Lei Feng Spirit will take root, flourish, and bear fruit in the hearts of ever more people—just as seeds do. As red culture becomes woven into everyday life, we are confident that an increasing number of individuals will become both inheritors and practitioners of the Lei Feng Spirit, enabling it to shine with even greater brilliance in the new era.