Chongqing - In the vibrant metropolis of Chongqing, where the echoes of history blend seamlessly with the pulse of modernity and where tradition harmonizes with innovation, the "Spirit of Chongqing City" emerges as the quintessential essence of the urban fabric, deeply ingrained in every alleyway and resonating in the hearts of its residents. 

Delving into the city's spirit necessitates exploring its profound historical and cultural underpinnings. The Bayu culture, the Three Gorges culture, and the Hongyan culture stand as pillars of Chongqing's cultural identity. The Hongyan Spirit, a city hallmark, not only accentuates the tenacity of its denizens but also infuses a vigorous spiritual dynamism into the city's contemporary trajectory.

The younger generation visited the Chongqing Hongyan Revolutionary History Museum. (Photo/Long Fan from Visual Chongqing)

The examination of civic spirit within the tapestry of daily life unveils the remarkable openness, accountability, solidarity, and commitment that defines the ethos of Chongqing's populace. From the valorous individuals confronting the blaze in the mountains to the selfless acts of everyday heroes, these manifestations exemplify the city's spirit.

People united together to create a firewall. (Photo/Qi Lansen from Visual Chongqing)

Looking ahead, Chongqing's spirit is in flux, evolving in tandem with the times. Amidst the expansion of the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle and the burgeoning New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, Chongqing is unveiling a new chapter of growth, embracing openness and inclusivity and harnessing digital transformation that infuses the city's spirit with contemporary relevance.

The train departed from Tuanjie Village. (Photo/Zhang Jinhui from Visual Chongqing)

The "Spirit of Chongqing City" is a dynamic continuum, a bridge connecting the past to the future. It embodies the city's historical legacy and the daily endeavors of its people while propelling the metropolis towards new frontiers. With this initiative's inauguration, there is an anticipatory call for an all-encompassing societal synergy to excavate and refine a "Spirit of Chongqing City" that resonates with the era, collectively forging a novel trajectory for Chongqing's evolution.

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