人們終其一生奔走在路上,一路上總有人來來往往,但沿途風景卻是可永刻心上的回憶。生于緬甸,長于中國,一路上的經(jīng)歷、沿途的風景足以讓我對這片土地有深刻的眷戀和無限的熱愛。
中國,于我,像母親。八歲時與她相遇,而后與她相知,匆匆多年已過。縱使車轍底下是泥濘,歷史的車輪仍在不斷往前艱難滾動,且不看泥漿飛濺到推車人手上身上,汗水滲透了衣裳,只要在前進,他們的臉上就是抑制不住的笑容,不論苦難,只要值得。了解了從前的她,就能切實感受現(xiàn)在的她,她還是她,她已不是她。
不說尚未有金錢概念的夏商周,從“蘇湖熟,天下足”的繁榮宋朝到世界第一軍事強國元朝,再到閉關(guān)鎖國故步自封的清朝,中國的歷史跌宕起伏。近代中國歷經(jīng)苦難,可中國的先輩們拋頭顱灑熱血,終于一聲“中華人民共和國中央人民政府今天成立了”拉開了新中國的序幕。如今中國在新一代領(lǐng)導(dǎo)人的帶領(lǐng)下強盛起來,綜合國力不斷增強,已成為世界第二大經(jīng)濟體并實現(xiàn)了全國脫貧、全面小康。國家綜合實力提高,隨之而來的是國際地位也在逐步提升。作為最大的發(fā)展中國家及最大的社會主義國家,中國與世界多國建立了良好的外交關(guān)系,每年的來華留學(xué)生數(shù)量都在增加。2013年中國提出“一帶一路”倡議,得到眾多國家的支持響應(yīng)。截至2022年底,中國已與150個國家、32個國際組織簽署了200余份共建“一帶一路”的合作文件,每年來自共建“一帶一路”國家的留學(xué)生也能享有“一帶一路”國家獎學(xué)金。
科技上,中國航空航天、軍工裝備、日常應(yīng)用、人工智能等方面都取得了舉世矚目的成就,“新四大發(fā)明”令國際友人驚嘆、“人造太陽”橫空出世,創(chuàng)億度百秒世界新紀錄……這盛世,山河無恙,人間皆安。
到這樣一個國家學(xué)習、成長,是我記事起就一直求之不得的。八歲時的愿望得以實現(xiàn),這片土地承載了我從懵懂無知到青春成熟的所有記憶,遇到的所有人、經(jīng)歷的所有事都讓我滿懷感恩。
國籍的不同并沒有讓我們有隔閡,反之我遇見了一群群可愛的人,一起度過八九年的學(xué)習生活,我在交往中學(xué)會了感恩,學(xué)會了互助,學(xué)會了替他人考慮,學(xué)會了好多好多。那些一起經(jīng)歷的滿是蟲鳴的秋夏記憶并沒有隨著窗外那棵被砍掉的老榕樹一起消失,那些一起為運動會、兒童節(jié)、青年節(jié)、元旦而準備過的口號、歌謠、舞蹈都永遠定格在了相框里,是我們共同的童年財富,是前半段學(xué)生生涯里奮斗過的證明。再看那些照片,仍會想到某個場景,在笑中懷念那段時光。如今我們散落在各地,班級群里的熱鬧氣氛卻仿佛在告訴我——我們從未分離。
上了大學(xué),到了華夏的中心——北京,進入了夢寐以求的學(xué)府。第一次感受了有雪的冬天、百花齊放的春天,感受六朝古都濃濃的歷史氣息,延續(xù)著對大學(xué)生活的憧憬,感受著久違的美好校園生活,書寫著獨屬于北理工人的青春。
大學(xué)校園有容乃大,不只體現(xiàn)在教書育人中,也體現(xiàn)在再日常不過的社會生活中。猶記得菜市場里大爺大媽親切的問候、早點店小吃店里老板娘的那句“老樣子嗎?”;首都地鐵里陌生阿姨的那一遍遍招手,叫喊著剛剛給老人讓了座的你快去坐;大學(xué)食堂里那一句句有來有往的“謝謝”和“不客氣”;記得曾經(jīng)給一位在一家店吃東西的老爺爺送了幾塊糖,他笑吟吟的那句“這孩子真好,以后結(jié)婚記得給阿公送請柬……”在交往中發(fā)現(xiàn),在交往中成長,這些點點滴滴足以撫平離家的哀愁,心里不自覺地生出絲絲暖意。人間很好,處處是煙火氣,撫慰了一顆顆平凡的心;中國很好,承載了我的青少年回憶,將繼續(xù)承載著我往后的歲月年華。
開往不同未來的火車即將到站,愿在不同車站下車的我們在車門打開的那一瞬看見的都是一片光明。
(本文選自人民日報出版社《我與中國的美麗邂逅:2023年來華留學(xué)生征文大賽優(yōu)秀作品集》)
People spend their whole lives walking on the road, during which many people come and go, but the scenery on road is a memory that can be engraved in our hearts forever. Born in Myanmar and raised in China, the experiences and scenery along the way are enough to make me have a deep attachment with this land.
China, to me, is like my mother. I met her when I was 8 years old and then got to know her. Many years have passed in a hurry. Even though there is mud on the way, the wheel of history is still rolling forward, and the mud is splashing on the hands of the cart pushers, and the sweat soaks into their clothes. As long as they are moving forward, their faces can’t help smiling.No matter what they are experiencing, as long as it’s worth it. After understanding her in the past, you can truly feel who she is now. She is still her, but she is no longer her.
Not to mention the Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties, which did not have the concept of money, China’s history had “ups and downs” from the prosperous Song Dynasty when “the world is sufficient if grains ripe in Suzhou and Huzhou” to the Yuan Dynasty, the world’s largest military power, to the Qing Dynasty, which was close-minded and self-reliance. Modern China has gone through many hardships, but China’s ancestors shed their blood and sacrificed their lives. Finally, the words of “The Central People’s Government of the People’s Republic of China is established today” kicked off the founding of New China. Today, China is becoming stronger and stronger under the leadership of a new generation of leaders, and its comprehensive national strength continues to rise. It has become the world’s second largest economy and has achieved nationwide poverty alleviation and an all-around moderately prosperous society. As the country’s comprehensive strength improves, its international status is also gradually improved. As the largest developing country and the largest socialist country, China has established good diplomatic relations with many countries in the world, and the number of international students in China is increasing every year. In 2013, China proposed the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which received support and response from many countries. By the end of 2022, China had signed more than 200 cooperation documents on the joint construction of the BRI with 150 countries and 32 international organizations. Every year, international students from countries along the Belt and Road can enjoy the Belt and Road National Scholarships.
In terms of science and technology, China has made world-renowned achievements in aerospace, military equipment, daily applications, artificial intelligence, etc. The four new inventions have amazed international friends. The “artificial sun” was born, setting a new world record of maintaining more than 100 million ℃ for 100 seconds... In this prosperous age, the mountains and rivers are healthy and the world is safe.
To study and grow in such a country is something I have always wanted to do as far back as I can remember. My wish came true when I was 8 years old. This land carries all my memories from ignorance to youth and maturity. I am grateful for all the people I have met and everything I have experienced.
The difference in nationality did not create any barriers between us. however, I met a group of lovely people and spent eight to nine years of studying together. Through our interactions, I learned to be grateful, to help each other, and to consider others. Those memories of summer and autumn with insect chirping we experienced together did not go with the chopped down of the old banyan tree outside the window. Those slogans, songs and dances we prepared together for the sports games, Children’s Day, Youth Day, and New Year’s Day will be forever set in the photo frame. Those are our common childhood treasures, proof of our struggles in the first half of our student lives. Looking at those photos again, I still think of a certain scene and miss that time while laughing. Now that we are scattered in different places, but the lively atmosphere in the class chat group seems to tell me that we have never been separated.
I came to Beijing, the center of China, and entered the university I dreamed of. For the first time, I felt the winter with snow and the spring with blooming flowers. I felt the strong historical atmosphere of the ancient capital of six dynasties. I continued my longing for university life, and I felt the longlost beautiful campus life, and wrote about the youth of the residents of Beijing Institute of Technology.
The university campus is inclusive, which is not only reflected in teaching and educating people, but also reflected in the daily life. I remember the cordial greetings from uncles and aunts in the vegetable market, the words of the boss lady at the breakfast bar, “Same choice?”; the strange aunt in the capital subway waving and calling you, who just gave your seat to an old man, to have a seat; the constant exchange of “thank you” and “you’re welcome” in the university cafeteria; I remember once giving a few pieces of candy to an old man who was eating in a shop, and he smiled and said “You are a really good kid and don’t remember to send me invitations when you get married in the future...” I discovered and grew up in the relationship. These little things are enough to erase the sadness of homesickness, and I unconsciously feel a little warmth in my heart. The world is very good, full of fireworks, which soothes ordinary hearts; China is very good, it carries the memories of my youth, and will continue to carry my future.
The train bound for a different future is about to arrive at the station. I hope that when we get off at different stations, we will see a bright light the moment the door opens.