Li Wei's hometown is in rural Gansu, and he works in Beijing. When he didn't go home, he was looking forward to going home for the New Year, but after returning home, only 3 days of freedom passed, and there were all kinds of troubles later, so Li Wei felt that the sooner he returned to the city, the better. ** reported Li Wei's story, which quickly resonated and rushed to the hot search list.
In the past, people used to say that they had money but no money to go home for the New Year. However, under the changes of the times, the Chinese New Year seems to be undergoing some subtle changes. For many young people struggling in big cities, Chinese New Year is not just an opportunity to return home, but also a complex experience of identity and belonging.
These young people's work and life on weekdays are full of busyness and pressure, and the trip home during the Spring Festival often carries their deep longing for family and hometown. However, when they actually step through the door and are confronted with a familiar and unfamiliar environment, they find that their connection to the land seems fragile. Being urged to marry, give birth and other pressures made them begin to doubt the true meaning of going home. At the same time, they are also thinking about their identity between the city and the countryside.
Li Wei's confusion is not an isolated case, but the common sentiment of many young people. They crave a sense of belonging, a warmth of home that they can feel wherever they are. But the reality is often not satisfactory, and their rental houses in big cities, although they provide the convenience of life, cannot fill the emptiness of their hearts. When I returned to my hometown, although I was surrounded by family affection, I couldn't escape the pressure from society and family.
The Chinese New Year should have been warm and joyful. For young people, it is a profound journey to find themselves and understand their home. It is a pity that the inertia of traditional rural society makes young people very uncomfortable. The Chinese New Year culture in the countryside also needs to keep pace with the times.