Old objects are unique and therefore full of charm. The old objects hide the "thief of time", forging legends that are difficult to replicate, and quietly nourishing the spirit of cultural figures. The horse lanterns used by the Jiaoji Railway General Union in the early days of the founding of the Communist Party of China, the railway switchgears seized by Zhang Bo Railway Brigade during the War of Resistance Against Japan, the red flags hand embroidered by female railway workers after the founding of New China, and the signs for public welfare slow trains in the new era... Not long ago, I walked into the Beijing Erqi Theater, where the stage play "Long Road as a Song" was full of ingenuity and left a lasting impression. There is a touching plot and classic lines, and all the cast and crew members come from frontline workers of Jinan Railway Bureau. However, the most immersive thing is the old railway objects that can speak. This "cultural relic live play" that condenses the century long history of the Jiaoji Railway takes the audience through time and space to revisit the path of revolution, entrepreneurship, and dream pursuit, allowing red memories and the spirit of the times to collide with each other. I still remember when the scene ended, the young girl sitting next to me was silently wiping away tears. Those who touch the heart, do not prioritize emotions. Why are old objects so attractive? How can it evoke empathy and resonance among people? One important reason is that these items retain the imprint of time, precipitate historical memories, freeze spiritual coordinates, and can evoke people's emotions, like stones thrown into a lake, causing ripples in their hearts. When old objects are presented in a vivid way and establish effective connections with people, they possess vitality that transcends time and place, and shine again in the specific context of the present. I can't help but recall the scene of visiting the "Time Museum" in Sanlitun, Beijing a few years ago. The cold wind and unfriendly temperature cannot stop people's enthusiasm. People are willing to queue for two or three hours and come to check in, touch old objects, and feel nostalgic time. Looking back on the present and the past, seeing things and thinking about people, family and country, and changes. Unconsciously, every visitor is savoring the changes of the times, completing a dialogue between the past and present, individual and collective, and oneself. Old objects may not necessarily be genuine cultural relics, but they still possess an increasingly precious' cultural value 'that becomes more valuable over time. Teacher Zhang Xiaoxiao from Hefei University of Technology has a workshop located in the countryside, displaying collections such as bamboo baskets, woven baskets, jars, pots, bowls, plates, cups, and cups. For over a decade, she has persisted in collecting old objects that ordinary people have used, making these common items in rural areas but uncommon in urban life a record of the soil, water, and human relationships in a region. After the passage of time, ordinary things that were once rare have quietly grown new cultural connotations. Old objects are unique and therefore full of charm. This brings enlightenment that uniformity often fades away in the torrent of time, only personalization and interest can win people's hearts. From practical experience, whether it's strolling through historical and cultural districts such as Pingjiang Road in Suzhou and Sanfang Qixiang in Fuzhou, or experiencing industrial relics such as Shougang Park in Beijing and Hangzhou Grand Canal Hanggang Park, those shining with unique light always instantly touch people's hearts and become the most worth savoring scenery. This reminds us that in promoting urban renewal, if we can carefully sort out the cultural texture, salvage urban memories, select representative old objects, and present them in a modern and fashionable way, it will definitely make the city more three-dimensional and charming. This appreciation and activation of "uniqueness" is not only a tribute to the urban context, but also a way for cities to avoid the "one size fits all" approach. Something that stays in your mind will someday spring up in your life. In recent years, the "museum fever" and "cultural and creative fever" have continued to heat up, and some innovative, down-to-earth, and "small yet beautiful" products have also entered people's daily lives. For example, the two Phoenix Crown refrigerator stickers launched by the National Museum of China have sold over a million units, becoming the "top tier". In Liping County, Guizhou Province, a young man is studying wax printing embroidery, wooden architecture, and Dong ethnic songs, playing a leading role in innovative inheritance of intangible cultural heritage, and using practice to analyze the cultural code of "very ancient and fashionable". Adhering to the essence, following the trend, extracting, reflecting, and taking action in the integration of traditional culture and contemporary trends, is also a heartfelt and continuous inheritance. The old objects hide the 'thief of time', forging legends that are difficult to replicate, and silently nourishing the spirit with cultural figures, allowing everyone to resonate with the times and understand what has always been and what will happen. (New Society)