Culture is the soul of a country and a nation and an important driving force for the development and progress of human society. Cultural self-confidence is more basic, broader and deeper, and it is the most basic, profound and lasting force for the development of a country and a nation. Without a high degree of cultural self-confidence and cultural prosperity, there will be no great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. As young people in China in the new era, especially college students, how can they strengthen their cultural self-confidence and contribute to the Chinese dream of realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation?
First of all, college students should learn to understand their own culture and fundamentally identify with and understand their own culture. China has a long history and profound culture. It is the historical memory of the Chinese nation for more than 5,000 years, the rich nourishment of the Chinese nation's unremitting self-improvement and continuous development, and the unique spiritual symbol of the Chinese nation's going global.
College students should thoroughly study Chinese excellent traditional culture and national spirit, absorb the rich philosophical thoughts, humanistic spirit, values and moral norms contained therein, and explore and expound the times values of Chinese excellent traditional culture, such as caring for, valuing the people, being upright, respecting righteousness, respecting harmony and seeking equality, and strive to nourish and inspire themselves with all spiritual wealth created by the Chinese nation.
At the same time, college students should also learn from the revolutionary culture and advanced socialist culture of China * * * leading the people 100 years, understand the historical process and theoretical achievements of Marxism in China, understand the great significance and rich connotation of Socialism with Chinese characteristics Thought in the new era, and strengthen their confidence in China * * * leading the people's party, the Chinese nation and Socialism with Chinese characteristics.
Secondly, college students should explore multiculturalism, open their minds, actively learn and understand the cultures of other countries and regions, broaden their horizons and increase their understanding and respect for multiculturalism. Under the background of globalization and informatization, various cultural exchanges and mutual learning are becoming more frequent and in-depth, and there are similarities and differences between different civilizations. College students should seize the opportunity of the times, make use of various channels and platforms, extensively contact and participate in international exchange and cooperation projects, introduce high-quality international educational resources, and promote the expansion of international horizons.
At the same time, college students should also maintain critical thinking and discriminating ability, scientifically analyze and evaluate foreign cultures, and neither blindly exclude nor worship, nor feel inferior or complacent, nor be closed or go with the flow. Instead, they should remain young in eclecticism and show their charm in exchanges and mutual learning.
Finally, college students should identify and express themselves, know their cultural identity, have pride in their own culture, and actively express their cultural views and values. Cultural identity is the premise and foundation of cultural self-confidence, and only a high degree of cultural identity can have firm cultural self-confidence. College students should establish a correct view of history, country, nationality and culture, and make it clear that they are members of the Chinese nation, builders and successors of the socialist cause, and inheritors and innovators of Chinese culture.
College students should give full play to their creativity and practicality, promote the creative transformation and innovative development of Chinese excellent traditional culture, constantly endow Chinese excellent traditional culture with new connotation of the times and modern forms of expression, activate its vitality, and enhance its influence and appeal. At the same time, college students should better promote Chinese culture to go abroad with a confident and open attitude, show the long history and humanistic heritage of the Chinese nation, and let the world know about China, the people of China, the producers of China and the Chinese nation.
In short, college students must learn to understand their own culture, explore multiculturalism, self-identity and self-expression, so as to transform in inheritance, surpass in learning, carry forward in communication, and promote cultural construction in the new era to show a new atmosphere. Only in this way can college students become socialist builders and successors with international vision and local feelings, and contribute to the Chinese dream of realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
The importance of college students' firm cultural self-confidence
Cultural self-confidence helps to maintain cultural diversity. Everyone grows up in a unique cultural background. Strengthening cultural self-confidence helps to respect and protect various cultural traditions and safeguard global cultural diversity. This will help to prevent cultural homogenization and cultural conflicts and promote the harmonious coexistence of different cultures.
Cultural self-confidence improves cultural identity. Through in-depth understanding of their own cultural traditions, college students can better understand themselves, form positive cultural cognition, and enhance their self-esteem and self-confidence. This helps to establish positive self-identity and improve self-worth.
Cultural self-confidence helps to promote cultural inheritance. Strong cultural self-confidence urges individuals to actively participate in the inheritance of cultural traditions, such as traditional festivals, religious ceremonies and language inheritance. This will contribute to the continuation and development of culture and pass on valuable cultural heritage to future generations.
Cultural self-confidence also contributes to cross-cultural understanding. Respecting and understanding the existence and characteristics of different cultures is the foundation of cultural self-confidence. Through the cultivation of cultural self-confidence, college students can better understand and respect different cultures and promote cross-cultural exchanges and cooperation.