On September 9th, the theme event commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti Fascist War was held in Guangzhou, with the theme of "Overseas Chinese Ancestors in the Anti Japanese War: Using Pen as Gun and Song as Fire". This event is jointly organized by the Guangdong European American Alumni Association and the Xinghai Conservatory of Music, aiming to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti Fascist War, implement the important speech spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping at the 80th anniversary commemoration of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti Fascist War, and the important congratulatory message to the European American Alumni Association on its 110th anniversary. Leaders from the United Front Work Department of the Guangdong Provincial Party Committee, comrades from the Guangdong European American Alumni Association, representatives of Guangdong returnees studying abroad, and over 1000 teachers and students from Xinghai Conservatory of Music participated. Peng Weili, a member of the Party Committee and Vice President of Xinghai Conservatory of Music, delivered a speech at the event, stating that this event is an important ideological and political course to remember history and inherit the spirit of "studying abroad to serve the country". It vividly reflects the artistic responsibility of predecessors such as Xian Xinghai and Tian Han, who "used pen as a gun and song as fire". In addition, he also instructed the freshmen of the college to draw on the strength of their predecessors, integrate artistic pursuits into the great cause of national rejuvenation, and encourage everyone to strive for the future. Peng Weili, member of the Party Committee and Vice President of Xinghai Conservatory of Music, and Xie Meng, Vice President of Guangdong European and American Alumni Association and Youth Branch President, paid tribute to the patriotic spirit of predecessors who studied abroad, such as Xian Xinghai and Tian Han, who used art as a weapon to participate in the Anti Japanese War. He pointed out that works such as "Yellow River Cantata" and "March of the Volunteers" carry national memories and the spirit of the Anti Japanese War that have lasted for a long time, and young people in the new era should inherit the tradition of studying abroad and serving the country. He also stated that the Guangdong European American Alumni Association will continue to unite young people and inspire them to continue striving in the construction of a strong country, responding to the expectations of our predecessors with practical actions. Xie Meng, Vice President of Guangdong European American Alumni Association and President of Youth Branch, conducted a spatiotemporal dialogue between historical images and contemporary interpretation through a combination of historical retrospective and artistic expression, vividly reproducing the contributions of the overseas Chinese community in the War of Resistance Against Japan. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti Fascist War, as well as the 90th anniversary of the birth of the "March of the Volunteers". In the thematic lecture section, Tian Wei, a relative of Tian Han, the lyricist of the "March of the Volunteers," used the song's creation process as a thread to elaborate on the heroic deeds of Tian Han, Xian Xinghai, and other literary and artistic warriors who awakened the people and united the anti Japanese forces through art. The lyricist of the "March of the Volunteers", Tian Han's niece Tian Wei, gave a keynote lecture. Afterwards, teachers and students from Xinghai Conservatory of Music and representatives of returning overseas students jointly presented a cultural performance, including poetry recitation of "Mourning Nie Er", cello and dance "Reflections on Peace", female quartet singing "Mei Niang Qu", Cantonese music "Dragon Racing for Brocade", choir singing "My Motherland" and "Defending the Yellow River", etc., artistically presenting the cultural footprint of our predecessors in the Anti Japanese War. Chorus of "Defending the Yellow River": Tian Han, Nie Er, Xian Xinghai and other predecessors were all returnees from studying abroad. They dedicated their overseas knowledge to their motherland and created immortal classics such as "March of the Volunteers". ”Tian Wei stated that young people should not only learn artistic skills, but also deeply understand the national history and spirit behind the works. I hope that young literary and artistic workers can inherit the tradition of 'using pen as a gun and song as fire', and be brave enough to create excellent works belonging to the new era while playing classics. "Tian Wei, niece of Tian Han, the lyricist of" March of the Volunteers ", said Tian Wei." After experiencing diverse cultures and lives, this group of returned overseas students will have a deeper understanding and recognition of the meaning of 'home' and 'roots', and will also be more confident in their culture. ”Liu Anqi, Secretary General of the Youth Branch of the Guangdong European American Alumni Association, said, "We hope to further inspire the patriotism and patriotism of the returning overseas students by adopting art forms that everyone enjoys. For example, today's performance ended with 'Yellow River Cantata', which can allow participants from different backgrounds and professions to experience the spiritual appeal of 'what the country needs, what we are going for' together." Liu Anqi, Secretary General of the Youth Branch of the Guangdong European American Alumni Association, and Gao Guangyuan, a member of the Youth Branch of the Guangdong European American Alumni Association and a teacher in the Vocal Opera Department of Xinghai Conservatory of Music, shared the design concept and educational thinking of this performance. As educators and artists in the new era, we should use our professional expertise and international perspective to serve the people, inspire the spiritual strength of a generation of young people through red classic music, help them deeply understand national history, enhance patriotism, and truly understand the significance of self-improvement and responsibility in the times. "Yao Yijun, a teacher in the Vocal Opera Department of Xinghai Conservatory of Music and a member of the Youth Branch of Guangdong European and American Alumni Association, shared that this is his first song created under the guidance of Teacher Tian Wei. Teacher Tian Wei has a strong sense of patriotism and enthusiasm for serving the country. I hope to pass on this spirit and will continue to use his singing to sing for the motherland in the future. "Yao Yijun, the young solo performer of" Mourning Nie Er, "created an immersive patriotic education classroom through the deep integration of historical data excavation and artistic innovation in this activity. The organizers of the event stated that the next step will continue to carry out artistic creation with historical themes, constantly innovate artistic expression methods, help young returnees to enhance their sense of belonging and mission, continue the fine tradition of close connection between overseas students and the fate of the nation, and write a new era answer sheet for studying abroad and serving the country on a new journey of high-quality development. (New Society)