The countryside always feels simple and innocent, but when I returned to my hometown for the New Year, I realized that the people in the countryside also existed. This small village, which used to be my childhood paradise, is no longer so simple.
The feudal mentality is still deeply rooted in the countryside, especially in the traditional festival of the Chinese New Year. The notion that there is a distinction between men and women, an order between the young and the old, and a difference in respect and inferiority limits the freedom and equality of rural people. Some stereotypes lead to the low status of women and even discrimination. It made me feel very helpless, especially as a young person, and it was difficult to accept this unfair treatment.
Living in the city, I have always thought that the relationship between family and friends is warm and harmonious. However, after returning to the countryside for the Chinese New Year, I realized that the exchange of gifts here had become heavy and unforgiving. Every relative expects to receive a gift in return, and the material exchange of money and gifts is endless, and this kind of material exchange makes people feel pressured. Instead of celebrating the reunion time, it is better to say that it is a burden, which makes people a little helpless.
WeChat Pay has become very popular in urban areas, but it has encountered some problems in rural areas. Many older people in rural areas are less likely to use mobile phones or are skeptical of electronic payments, especially during the Chinese New Year, when people are more inclined to use cash for transactions. This has brought inconvenience to urban people returning to their hometowns for the Chinese New Year, and has also made me have doubts about the development and modernization process of rural areas.
Although I feel helpless about the sophistication of the rural people, I also find that some traditional customs are gradually disappearing. With the migration of young people in rural areas and the acceleration of urbanization, many traditional customs have been taken no longer seriously. The activities that I used to love such as the Stove Festival and the New Year's Celebration are now becoming more and more indifferent. This made me think, how should we protect and pass on these beautiful traditional cultures?
Summary:
Going home for the New Year is something to look forward to, but in the face of the sophistication of the people in the countryside, I inevitably feel helpless. Issues such as feudal thinking, courtesy exchanges, WeChat payment problems, and the disappearance of traditional customs have made me pay more attention to the development and reform of rural areas. It is hoped that in the future, the people in rural areas will be more tolerant and equal, and the unique charm of traditional culture can be maintained.
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