On the second day of the Lunar New Year, my sister and I returned to our parents' house as usual. My mother is gone, so we are the only ones with my old father to spend the New Year alone. Yesterday afternoon, I cooked a pot of fragrant braised pork, steamed a duck this morning, and brought four pieces of roasted tofu with a unique flavor. I plan to prepare a plate of delicious braised pork, a plate of juicy steamed duck, a plate of stir-fried garlic tofu, and a plate of green and healthy scrambled eggs with spinach for my family. I communicated with my sisters in advance and learned that my brother-in-law had a cold and my nephew had a bad tooth, so I decided to leave early and help them prepare in person.
However, to my surprise, at about nine o'clock this morning, there was silence on the rural streets, where cars usually come and go. In the past, this street was always bustling with people coming and going, especially on holidays, but today it is unusually deserted. I wondered if we were going out too early as a family. However, when I arrived at my father's house, I found that he had already cooked a pot of golden silver bars and a plate of fragrant and delicious lotus vegetables, as well as prepared dumpling noodles and fillings. The six dishes are complete, plus two ** dumplings, a few glasses of wine, and Wang Laoji drinks, and the feast was quickly eaten by us. I heard my father say that he specially bought a large intestine this year, because his nephew likes to eat it very much, and his sister also made a delicious dish for him on the spot. Watching everyone eat with relish, I found everyone very satisfied.
After seeing off my sister's family, my family walked home. There are still not many vehicles along the way. When I watched Douyin yesterday, I noticed that Xuanzang's hometown, which was very close to us, was full of traffic and crowds. What makes me wonder is, now that people are going to **? Are they all crowded to the scenic spot? Perhaps, at lunch yesterday, my cousin's family said that they would not go home after eating and would go out to play! And today, my father told me again that the second uncle's family had traveled to Hunan. It seems that now everyone is not going back to their parents' homes, and they are not stringing relatives? The streets of this rural area are indeed much deserted compared to previous years. What a strangeness!
On the rural streets on the second day of the Lunar New Year, there is a stark contrast to the lively scene in the past. Looking back, there was always a constant flow of traffic and crowds on the streets. Whether it's during the Chinese New Year or in everyday life, the streets are always bustling, highlighting the unique charm of the simple countryside. However, this year, I felt a little uncomfortable in the desertion of the rural streets.
Perhaps behind this phenomenon lies a change in the attractiveness of the city. With the acceleration of urbanization, more and more young people choose to leave the countryside and go to the cities to seek better development opportunities and living conditions. The city's prosperity, convenience, and opportunity have become the goal of many people's aspirations. In contrast, the attractiveness of the countryside seems to have decreased, and people are more inclined to go to the city for the New Year or travel than to return to their hometowns for the New Year or to visit relatives. This has led to a deserted situation on the streets of the countryside.
The desertion of rural streets is not only a microcosm of the change in the attractiveness of the city, but also reflects the reality of the change in rural society. Driven by urbanization, the social structure and economic model of rural areas are undergoing profound changes. The gradual decline of traditional farming culture, the decline of rural population, and the barrenness of farmland have led to a decline in the economic vitality and popularity of rural areas.
At the same time, the development of modern science and technology has also posed new challenges to rural development. The growing digital divide in rural areas and the lack of information and technology support have led to lagging development in rural areas. The problems and troubles faced by the peasants in practice cannot be resolved in a timely and effective manner, which further aggravates the backward situation in rural areas.
For rural areas, the protection of traditional culture and respect for rural characteristics are the foundation of rural revitalization. ** The society should pay more attention to rural areas, strengthen support and help for rural areas, and create more opportunities and conditions for farmers to get rid of poverty and become rich. At the same time, rural areas should also keep pace with the times, actively introduce new technologies and industries, promote the diversified development of the rural economy, and provide farmers with more opportunities for development.
Rural areas are the roots of the Chinese nation and our homeland. It is the responsibility of each of us to protect the culture of the countryside and inherit the traditions of the countryside. In the process of protecting rural culture, we need to pay more attention to rural education, improve farmers' cultural literacy and scientific and technological capabilities, and help them better adapt to the requirements of modern development.
In addition, rural tourism is also one of the important means to activate the rural economy. Rural areas have unique natural and cultural resources, and through rural tourism, they can attract more tourists, promote the development of the local economy, and also allow tourists to experience the charm and beauty of the countryside up close.
Finally, each of us should pay attention to the development of rural areas and care about the lives of farmers. Whether we go home for the Chinese New Year or on weekdays, we can go back to the countryside more often, understand the changes and needs of the countryside, and contribute to the development of the countryside through practical actions. Only when everyone pays attention to the countryside can we awaken the vitality of the countryside and let the rural areas glow with new vitality and brilliance.