Why should we combine the patriotic tradition with the spirit of the times?

Patriotism is the traditional virtue of the Chinese nation and the core of our national spirit. Patriotism education should not only seek the source from historical wealth, but also reflect the distinctive times and highlight the contemporary value of patriotism. Patriotism is a historical category, which not only embodies the national tradition, but also has the characteristics of the times. Patriotism education in colleges and universities must strengthen the sense of identity and belonging to national culture. Culture is the foundation of a country and a nation's immortal soul and continuous blood. It is also an important criterion for China to identify with the country for many years. Comrade Hu pointed out in the report of the 17th National Congress of the Communist Party of China: "We should vigorously carry forward patriotism." "The national spirit with patriotism as the core and the spirit of the times with reform and innovation as the core should stimulate the fighting spirit." The Chinese nation is a great nation with a glorious tradition of "patriotism for home" and "patriotism as hunger". Patriotism runs through the history of our great nation. It has always been a banner that unites, mobilizes and inspires the people of the whole country to work together and advance together. It is a great force to promote China's social and historical progress, and it is also the spiritual pillar of the people of all ethnic groups throughout the country. Comrade Deng Xiaoping pointed out: "We must carry forward the spirit of patriotism and improve national self-esteem and self-confidence, otherwise, we cannot build socialism." He also said earnestly. Patriotism and national cohesion in an open environment and perspective are the source for a country and a nation to enhance their international competitiveness and truly move towards prosperity. It is always based on national self-confidence and independence of national spirit in national culture. Only by maintaining the uniqueness of the nation can we maintain an independent and distinct self in the blending of world cultures and find the spiritual pillar of unity and forge ahead of all ethnic groups in the process of modernization. Therefore, in the patriotic education in colleges and universities, we must pay full attention to guiding teachers and students to deeply understand the unique charm and value of China's traditional culture, and inherit and carry forward the great national spirit of unity, love of peace, diligence, courage and self-improvement. Further enhance national self-esteem, self-confidence, pride and sense of belonging. Lenin once said: "Patriotism is a person's deepest feelings for his motherland, which have been fixed for thousands of years." This feeling often focuses on the lofty integrity of serving the motherland and the people wholeheartedly, even if it is ruined. At the same time, it is also manifested in people's concern about the political and historical development of the country in their daily lives, their worried attitude and simple feelings. Looking back at the history of China, we can clearly see that the banner of patriotism not only arouses, unites and guides a batch of national heroes who advance wave after wave, but also enables generations to forge ahead and work hard under the banner of patriotism. Therefore, our nation full of worries, in the long history of 5,000 years, has not been discouraged by wars and suffered setbacks, and finally established a powerful new China as it is today. "Poems express ambition, songs express ambition, and texts express Tao". China's excellent traditional culture is indispensable as a carrier and a hub for nurturing, expressing and containing the patriotism and ambition of the national elites of past dynasties. And Hong Lun's profound knowledge, which runs through Changhong and is in the same strain, is even more lingering and endless. In ancient times, there were Qu Yuan's "Birds fly against their hometown, and foxes will die of birds of a feather", Sima Qian's "Always thinking about losing their lives to save the country", Cao Zhi's "dying in a national disaster and suddenly returning to their hometown", Li Bai's "national humiliation has not been forgotten" and "loyalty to the country", Wen Tianxiang's "life has never died since ancient times, so we should learn history" and Gu's "The world is thriving" In modern times, the poems reflecting patriotism are more distinctive and dignified: from Lin Zexu's "The Life and Death of a Country Are Greed" to Sun Yat-sen's "China is not revolutionary" and "Those who dare to have an imperial system will be attacked by the world!" , to Li Dazhao's "iron shoulders bear morality, skillful hands write articles" and Zhou Enlai's "study for the rise of China"; From the strong voice of "scientific democracy" during the May 4th Movement to "building our new Great Wall with our flesh and blood" during the Anti-Japanese War, all thoughts stirred up and swallowed mountains and rivers, and all of them regarded "saving the nation for survival" as the core of patriotism. In the long history of 5,000 years, patriotism, as the core of the national spirit, has always been the spiritual bond of unity and unity of the Chinese nation and the basic source of cohesion and centripetal force. It has always been a great force to promote social development and progress in China. This spirit entrusts the heart of national destiny, pours into Chinese thoughts, and embodies the ardent hope of the country's prosperity. The country is prosperous and the people are happy, which is the simplest value orientation of patriotism and the goal pursued by countless people with lofty ideals.