Grassroots culture
The term grassroots began in the United States in the 19th century. At that time, the United States was immersed in a gold mining frenzy. , there is gold underneath. Later, the term "grassroots" was introduced into the field of sociology, and "grassroots" was given the connotation of "grassroots people."
In recent cultural studies, many scholars use the term "grassroots". Weeds have tenacious vitality because of their ordinary nature; weeds are life created by sunlight, water and soil; weeds seem unruly, but they live and breathe; weeds will never grow into towering trees. Trees, but weeds gain eternal life because they are rooted in the earth.
Weeds are endowed with the spirit of the people, even with stubborn human weaknesses. The grassroots nature has strong cohesion, strong vitality and independence. Tianjin's Wei culture, wharf culture, and small western-style building culture are all derived from the grassroots nature of Tianjin culture. Grassroots culture should be recognized as the most fundamental characteristic of Tianjin culture.
Grassroot culture is compared to royal culture and palace culture. Born and raised among the people, it has not been guided and regulated by mainstream consciousness, and has not been processed and transformed by cultural elites. It is full of local flavor and contains rich knowledge of life. Grassroots culture not only determines the life philosophy of Tianjin people , and even influenced the spiritual realm of several generations of Tianjin people.
Tianjin’s roads are developed along the river, not seeking vertical and horizontal standards, but only seeking convenience and smoothness. Such a road is like that street, winding and winding, no matter north, south, west or east. Beijingers can't find their way around Tianjin. The grassroots culture has confused the culture of the imperial city. They are guilty.
Residential residences are also people-oriented. There are standard courtyard houses, luxury houses and small western-style buildings, as well as large courtyards and "fence lamps". Living conditions are by no means a sign of the identity of Tianjin people. Rich families have "adou" and there are wonderful people in the market. They do not show off by living in the area. There are no walls in the courtyard, and residents from all directions are mixed together. The courtyard is winding and winding, and strangers can come in and out. There is a briquette stove outside every door, and a hawker truck parked to make a living, with "Li Ji" written on the glass. "Roast Chicken" and "Liu Erye Sauce Pork" are both ancestral famous brands.
Why Tianjin people live a just and confident life is due to the grassroots complex. Being upright and upright is the highest moral standard for Tianjin people. Tianjin businesses are based on integrity. Until the rise of illegal activities, Tianjin has never produced fake wine, sold fake medicines, and has never had any major human trafficking cases. Do not deceive others, do not harm others, do not take ill-gotten gains, and build a harmonious society.
There has never been a champion, there is no Wenyuan Pavilion, Wensu Pavilion, Bailu Cave, or Yuelu Academy, but Tianjin is one of the birthplaces of modern education in China. One of the reasons is the grassroots nature of Tianjin culture - education facing the broadest masses is naturally the most vital education.
The Tianjin Art Garden also shows the grassroots nature of culture. As a famous saying in the opera world goes, "Study opera in Beijing, sing famously in Tianjin, and make money in Shanghai." Hidden in the palace and circulated in public halls, it is at best a kind of viewing. Only when Tianjin becomes famous and is recognized by the majority of the people, and undergoes a grass-roots process, can it have artistic life. As the birthplace of folk art, cross talk, drums, pendants, single strings, storytelling, and seasonal tunes - Tianjin is a fertile field for cultivating art masters, and Tianjin people are the close friends of artists. In modern times, several operas have matured in Tianjin, and have spread from Tianjin to the whole country - their grassroots nature is their unique success gene.
"Jingyouzi" and "Weizuizi" are the Chinese people's overall definition of Beijingers and Tianjin people, and they are also the distinction between the cultural landscapes of the two cities. They distinguish the personalities of Beijingers and Tianjin people. The characteristics are summarized in the most fundamental way. People in Beijing are very disgusted when they are called "Beijing Youzi"; people in Tianjin feel proud when they call Tianjin people "Weizuizi".
With the eight major cuisines competing for excellence, Tianjin people who love to eat are naturally unwilling to be left alone and have created their own cuisine. Goubuli steamed buns, Shibajie twists, and Goubuli fried cakes. Regardless of the characteristics of these three famous foods, just the names of these three famous foods, Shibajie, Ereryan, and Goubuli, convey a sense of Friendly energy.
As the saying goes, the connotation of grassroots culture, the packaging of grassroots culture, and the authentic grassroots culture, Tianjin is well deserved.
Diversity. "Grassroots culture"
A few days ago, the author watched the "Collision" column to talk about "grassroots culture". The program was very exciting, and the collision of ideas can arouse a bright color.
Now, the registration process for "Super Girl" is in full swing. In order to participate in the registration, many girls who do not meet the age requirements have faked their ID cards to register. As a result, the market for fake ID cards is booming. "Civilian idols" and "civilian heroes" are no longer myths, they are now facts. What kind of "emerging cultures" are growing in a multicultural context? Thinking with a cold eye, explore the source of "grassroots culture" and how the value orientation of public aesthetics has changed?
The public is a receptor that accepts the impact of information from all aspects. The speed and efficiency of the information society make us overwhelmed and collect all the information that happens in the fields of interest to us every day. In the market economy, most of us act as a group of consumers. Culture and entertainment are indispensable for men and women living in cities. This is popular today, and that will be popular tomorrow. Your steps are always half a beat behind the fashion.
Unlike the "Super Girls" of 2005, half a year later, many Super Girls are still very popular and are the objects of competition among young men and women nowadays. There are media reports in the sky: "Li Yuchun's appearance price is 500,000, and other super girls also range in hundreds of thousands." Some people question that such "civilian idols" will not last long. Some people think that this is recognized by the public, and they cannot be too demanding. The "Guo Degang phenomenon" and the "Gaga" incident are both products of this multicultural environment. Some people think: "Existence is reasonable." From a Marxist point of view, what kind of thing does this belong to?
The confrontation between "grassroots culture" and "elegant culture". Some people criticize "grassroots culture" and believe that if it does not improve and rise to "elegant culture", it will eventually be eliminated; some people believe that "elegant culture" also evolved from "grassroots culture". Without "grassroots culture", where would "elegant culture" come from? ", there are different opinions.
It depends on what one can accept. The author is also a viewer of "Super Girl" and did not miss the "Super Girl" competition in 2004 and 2005. Of course, it is just a personal preference and should not be made too much. comments. Some people think that is just hype, and if it can be hyped to such an extent, it is still a matter of skill, so don’t accept it.
The more society develops, new things that have never appeared before will be staged one by one. Before you are ready, they will surge in and sweep across the entire earth. Social development is progressing. Of course, we humans need to progress more. Keeping up with the pace of social development is what we have to do, so as not to lose ourselves in such a wave of multicultural impact and make ourselves more stable. .
Nostalgia. Fashion
Speaking of cutting-edge and fashion, people like me, who were born in the 1980s, also feel that they are behind the times. Chasing fashion and experiencing the forefront of culture, we are always half a beat behind fashion. Today’s fashion This, this will be popular tomorrow, and if you mention today’s, people will even call you “old-fashioned”, and you will immediately have to smile sadly.
Standing at the forefront of popular culture seems a bit panicky; standing at the forefront of popular culture seems a bit at a loss. Keep a clear mind and always warn yourself, and maintain a good attitude and always examine yourself. The author has a nostalgia complex, always looking through the yellowed pages of books, listening to the intermittent cassettes, savoring the fun of classic movie versions, and following the everlasting feelings of the golden years. Those time rings that once slipped through can no longer be rolled over, leaving only deep marks on the ground.
Listen to Luo Dayou, counting the days; listen to Zheng Zhihua, the decadent and depressed mood; listen to Beyond, the unruly youth; listen to Tsai Qin, her eyes are still clear; listen to the Little Tigers, the love song of youth; listen to the Four Seasons Lord Mahadeva, love songs are still beautiful. I listened to too much, too much, but I couldn't express my inner feelings one by one.
The dark areas of audio and video retain their bright colors. Forrest Gump's meditation while sitting alone; his brother's clear eyes are like water; recalling the fleeting time... so many classics, so many dreams, so many longings and so many sorrows. "Let everything follow the wind", "You are like the north wind blowing away my dreams", recalling the classics in Zhong Zhentao's singing, it feels like a world away.