The 'Million Collection' exhibition, a collective memory of Hangzhou people

The 'Million Collection' exhibition at the Hangzhou Museum once dominated the old friends' circle. Celebrating the 75th anniversary of Hangzhou's liberation, it reflects the arduous journey and the spirit of forging ahead. How should a museum, which collects the essence of a city, use its treasured old items to tell the story of Hangzhou's urban transformation and recall those passionate collective memories? 'Paradise of Dreams' Hangzhou, home to three World Heritage sites: West Lake (2011), the Grand Canal (2014), and the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City (2019). However, the highlight of this exhibition is the collective memory of everyday life and the vibrant youthful years of struggle. The Xin'anjiang Hydropower Station is the first large-scale hydropower station independently built by New China and the first dam over 100 meters high in the country, known as the 'experimental field of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River.' Since the 1960s, the people of Hangzhou have reclaimed 520,000 acres of land from the sea in Xiaoshan over more than 30 years, praised by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization as a 'miracle of land reclamation from the sea,' showcasing the hardworking spirit of the people of Hangzhou. In 2005, Xixi National Wetland Park opened, becoming the first national wetland park in the country. In 2016, the 'Five Waters Co-governance' achieved phased results, with clear waters and green shores once again visible. For environmental protection, most major attractions no longer use paper tickets, and the iconic Hangzhou elements and era-specific designs are truly delightful! From the second West Lake Expo in 2000, the first China International Animation Festival in 2005, the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) SME Summit in 2009, to the G20 Hangzhou Summit in 2016 and the 19th Asian Games in 2023, Hangzhou has gradually stepped onto the world stage, stunning the world time and again! Every item is a tribute to the past years, every scene has touching stories, and it is also a heritage of the Hangzhou spirit. I love the chapter 'The Era Calls,' where young children with big dreams enter the big classroom of society, instantly bringing back memories of that passionate era and those tender years. Having lived in Hangzhou for years, I have personally experienced the city's transformation and development. Even as a 'spiritual Hangzhou person,' I have gained a more affectionate perspective. I absolutely love the Hangzhou dialect fridge magnets and have picked up many interesting Hangzhou dialect phrases. Jiegun: Very powerful; Lingqing: Smart, clever Youhuatou: Interesting, distinctive, highlights Maolaisai: Impressive, reliable, looks fierce Daqidaba: Chatting, idle talk Guainounou: Cute, well-behaved children Popular check-in spots: The steel sofa and bathhouse of Hangzhou Steel, the octagonal pavilion of the West Lake State Guesthouse where Nixon visited China, Mingzhu Theater, bus 121, the moon-landing rocket at the Children's Palace, and the cultural and creative counter at Jiebai.