The bell of the Spring Festival is about to ring, and China's most important traditional festival is just around the corner. The Chinese New Year represents the farewell to the old and the welcome to the new, family reunions and the yearning for a better life. However, behind this festive festival comes a grim choice: the contradiction between traditional culture and environmental protection. Recently, ** television (CCTV) made a bold statement, claiming:"The era of a total ban on fireworks should be over"，This statement has aroused widespread discussion and attention across the country.
Restrictions on the use of fireworks date back to 1988. **At that time, I realized the pollution and safety hazards caused by fireworks to the environment, and decided to restrict their use. However, over time, especially after the extremely severe smog and air pollution event in 2015, the ban was strengthened and caused widespread support in society. However, during the implementation process, it was found that the ban on fireworks not only affected the festive atmosphere, but also hurt people's emotional connection with the Spring Festival tradition. As a result, some places have begun to ease the ban and designate specific areas for people to set off fireworks.
What people miss is not only the splendor of fireworks, but also the unique flavor of the year represented by fireworks and the joy of family reunion. The fireworks represent the farewell to the old year and the hope of welcoming the new year, and the dazzling light and cheerful sound symbolize the yearning for a prosperous and happy life. However, with the development of modern urban life, people's lifestyles and values have changed. Young people are addicted to smartphones and social networking**, older people are more reticent, and moments of family reunion are becoming more formal. Even visiting relatives is more of a social obligation than a real time of celebration. Therefore, the significance of preserving traditional culture has become an important issue for the protection of Spring Festival culture.
There are two reasons why traditional culture is gradually losing its influence: the rise of materialistic culture and the erosion of traditional customs. With the development of urban and rural economy and social changes, the concept of materialism began to spread in society. People's pursuit of material comforts has led to a gradual weakening of community cohesion and the gradual disappearance of social interactions that are closely linked to traditional customs. What was once a special New Year's purchase has become commonplace, fireworks that were once exciting have gradually decreased, and traditional customs that symbolize family reunions have gradually lost their appeal. This change is not only the inevitable result of social transformation, but also related to the conflict between modern social values and traditional culture.
Concern for environmental protection is another reason for the ban on fireworks. In order to achieve"Good Air Quality Day"Some localities** have set overly strict regulations, and even sometimes exaggerate the extent of their impact, and sometimes exaggerate the impact of a short period of time and a specific area. However, in order to pass environmental assessments and achieve performance goals, some ** overemphasize the importance of fireworks bans and ignore their social and cultural impacts.
In order to achieve the twin goals of environmental protection and cultural traditions, we must pursue a balance. The joy and community cohesion of fireworks during the Chinese New Year is immeasurable, they create unforgettable memories and strengthen social bonds. If properly managed, the impact of fireworks set off for a few days is controllable, while the contribution to social harmony and happiness is enormous. Therefore, the key to finding a balance is to preserve the spirit of the festival and the joy of traditional culture while protecting the environment. Allowing controlled and safe fireworks placement during the Chinese New Year may be a viable compromise that meets the needs of environmental protection while preserving the traditional atmosphere of the festival. In addition, promoting traditional cultural education and strengthening the inheritance of traditional culture is also the key to solving this problem. Only when all sectors of society attach importance to and respect traditional culture can we achieve the harmonious coexistence of environmental protection and cultural traditions.