On the afternoon of April 23, the opening ceremony of the 19th TU Students' Reading Festival was held on Linhai campus. Wang Zheng, member of the CPC Committee and vice president of Taizhou University, Jin Song, member of the CPC Committee and director of Publicity Department of Taizhou University, heads of relevant departments of the University, and leaders of schools on Linhai Campus attended the event. Some teachers and student representatives also participated in the event. The opening ceremony was presided over by Yang Yuemin, Secretary of CPC General Branch of Library and Information Technology.
Wu Shiyong, the head of the Library, first delivered a speech as the representative of the organizer. After reviewing the achievements of the Library in the promotion of reading and the building of campus culture in 2021, he introduced the activities of this Reading Festival, saying that the Library will continue to serve teaching, scientific research and cultural construction activities of the University by catering to readers’ needs and stimulating readers’ enthusiasm for reading.
Wang Zheng, who announced the opening of the Reading Festival, gave a speech filled with ancient wisdom and modern philosophy, leading the attendees back to Song Dynasty in which reading and readers were highly valued and respected. Wang Zheng pointed out that attaching importance to reading in the Song Dynasty brought many changes to the ideas, culture and society, which can be best represented by the "Song Rhyme" culture reflecting the excellent civilized elements, internal spirit and cultural value of Northern Song Dynasty and Southern Song Dynasty. At the same time, he also analyzed the other side of the cultural integration of the Song Dynasty. People's spiritual value and cultural creation, scriptures and historical records, calligraphy, painting and ceramics were spread through material images. Therefore, he pointed out that we should understand after reading that material is no longer simple and rough, but embodies far-reaching philosophy and infinite interest in life. The ultimate purpose of reading should be reflected in the double harvest of spirit and material. Wang Zheng hoped that in the current epidemic situation, we can communicate with the world through reading in a safe school environment, realize our longing for spring and illuminate our spiritual world.
As a teacher representative, Professor Li Jianjun, head of the School of Humanities, enthusiastically introduced Liang Xiaosheng's excellent book "The World", and analyzed its historical thickness and literary power. He suggested that readers should find the poetry of life and the brilliance of human nature in classic works and social practice. On behalf of the students, Wu Wenhua of the Reader Service Association shared her reading experience and proposed to inherit the excellent tradition of reading in China so as to increase wisdom, accumulate strength and share the joy of reading.
A ceremony for alumni representatives' book donation to the Library of Taizhou University was also held at the opening ceremony. Lin Dayue, alumni representative and vice president of Linhai News Media Group, donated more than 80 books including some precious local documents to the Library, and Jin Song issued her a donation certificate. The opening ceremony also commended four awards such as "Reading Star" of Taizhou University in 2021, and Pan Yao, Secretary of the Youth League Committee of Taizhou University, announced the winners for these awards.
The recitation of the prose "Hurry" performed by Fengya Recitation Society, as the first recitation of the special reading activity, opened the prelude of the Reading Festival.
It is reported that the theme of this Reading Festival is "Reading together into a new journey for future". The Reading Festival will last eight months from April, with more than 30 online and offline activities awaiting the participation of students.
