闽宁三十年望乡情

News Summary
On New Year’s Eve the reporter followed the camera to Fu‑ning Village in Min‑Ning Town, Yongning County, Yinchuan, Ningxia. The first wave of settlers, Wu Weidong and his family, hung couplets on their courtyard wall, set off firecrackers, and gathered around the kitchen to celebrate reunion. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Min‑Ning cooperative and the approaching 30th birthday of the town itself. Wu Weidong moved here with his family in 1997, helped clear the land, built a house, and put down roots, witnessing the town’s growth and change firsthand.

Nearly three decades of hard work and mutual help have gradually improved the family’s life. Their son now works in Yinchuan and got married earlier this year. In the kitchen the “new mother‑in‑law” prepares a warm hometown hot‑pot, while the “new bride” steams fresh seafood. The dinner table holds long noodles, nuts, and paper lanterns—signs of both tradition and a rising quality of life. Photographs show the family together putting up couplets, peeling shrimp, and arranging lanterns—simple moments that feel warm and genuine.

Reflection and Insight
The story of the Min‑Ning cooperative is not a flashy slogan; it is the quiet transformation built by generations of people working the land, sharing meals, and helping neighbors. Steady, diligent labor and small acts of support often bring more lasting comfort than grand narratives.

A plain reminder from the Scriptures fits this picture: caring for one another and showing kindness is the foundation of a long, stable life. Bringing this simple watchfulness back into our families and neighborhoods is the most honest response to life.

Scripture
Jesus said, “I give you a new command: love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” – Yinzhile·Yehaya 13:34

Link
https://www.huizu-tianjing.icu/yinzhile/yehayajuan/13