From September 13 to 14, over 230 undergraduate students from the Computer College of Northwestern Polytechnical University, led by teachers Cao Xiang and Zhang Yuanmeng, traveled to Yan’an to participate in the “Chief Engineer” talent practice education initiative, engaging in the “Three Ones”—a red practice education activity in Yan’an. Through various forms, they experienced revolutionary culture and received a spiritual baptism.
On the afternoon of the 13th, the practice team arrived at the Yan’an Revolutionary Memorial Museum as their first stop. The museum’s historical materials and restored scenes vividly showcase revolutionary history. The faculty and students systematically reviewed the arduous journey of the Central Committee leading the Chinese revolution from strategic defense to counterattack during the Anti-Japanese War at units such as the “Political Guidance Center of the Anti-Japanese War,” deeply understanding the struggles and brilliance of the Chinese Communist Party during its thirteen years in Yan’an..
On the same afternoon, the faculty and students visited the Wangjiaping Revolutionary Site. The site director and cultural relic researcher Ran Chunyan conducted a live teaching session titled “Mao Zedong and Mao Anying’s Patriotism,” recounting the deep father-son bond between Mao Zedong and Mao Anying, showcasing their selfless dedication to the country and the people. The patriotic and self-sacrificing spirit contained in the phrase “Loyal bones lie buried everywhere in the green mountains; why need a horse’s hide to wrap the corpse?” deeply moved the faculty and students.
On the evening of the 13th, the faculty and students watched the red stage play “Yan’an Nursery.” The play reenacted the touching years of guarding hope amidst the flames of war, conveying the great spirit of selfless dedication. After the performance, Liu Ni, the Party Secretary of the Yan’an Revolutionary Memorial Museum and a member of the Party Committee of the Yan’an Revolutionary Site Management Bureau, gave a special lecture titled “The Spirit of the Anti-Japanese War in Songs,” using anti-Japanese war songs as the main thread to narrate the heroic deeds of Liu Haibin, a “Paul-like steel warrior,” and the background of the creation of “Yellow River Cantata.” Through this person and this song, the faculty and students deeply felt the greatness of the anti-Japanese spirit and its timeless legacy.
On the morning of the 14th, the practice team visited the Zaoyuan site, touring the former residences of the older generation of revolutionaries, feeling their concern for the people in difficult circumstances; in front of the bronze statue group of the leaders, they experienced the heroic spirit of these figures. Subsequently, the faculty and students listened to a course titled “There is Marxism in the Yan’an Cave” by Cao Feng, the deputy director of the site management office, to understand the practice of the Sinicization of Marxism in Yan’an and the value of Mao Zedong Thought.
At the solemn and dignified Zhang Side Memorial Square, all faculty and students recited the brilliant chapter “Serve the People” with reverence, and the powerful oath echoed in the square. Subsequently, everyone clenched their right fists and revisited the weighty Party membership oath. This profound spiritual baptism allowed each participant to deeply appreciate the significance of “serving the people” and the responsibilities of the times.
On the afternoon of the 14th, the practice team went to the Yan’an Literature and Art Memorial Museum to feel the fighting spirit of the literary and artistic workers during the Yan’an period. After the visit, all members sang “Yellow River Cantata,” further consolidating their patriotic feelings and sense of mission in the stirring melody.
General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized that “the Yan’an spirit is a valuable spiritual asset of the Party and must be passed down from generation to generation.” This activity served as a vivid lesson in Party history education. Through this practice, students strengthened their belief in engaging in technological innovation and serving the country, expressing their intention to internalize the spirit of revolutionary predecessors in their hearts and externalize it in their actions, promoting the Party’s three fine traditions, and practicing the school motto of “Public Integrity, Courage, and Determination” in their studies and lives, striving to become “idealistic, responsible, hardworking, and willing to fight” new people of the era. The Computer College will continue to implement the practice education deployment, integrate red culture into ideological and political education, promote the normalization of Party history learning, and inspire students’ sense of responsibility and commitment.
Written by: Zhao Ruicong, Lü Jiahang
Typeset by: Zhao Zhangyang
Reviewed by: Zhang Yuanmeng, Cao Xiang
Edited by: Zhao Yuanyuan
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