On the evening of February 11, at the CCTV Spring Festival Gala, a more than 5-minute dance drama "Crested Ibis" with the theme of the internationally rare protected bird crested ibis shined in the audience, and the beautiful rare bird danced gracefully. Bringing happiness and auspiciousness to people all over the country. Behind the pure beauty and elegance of the crested ibis, it highlights the environmental protection concept of equality and harmony between man and nature.
The crested ibis dominates the screen. How much do you know about the crested ibis?
The crested ibis was called ibis or red ibis in ancient times. The body feathers are white and the body is medium-sized. There is a long willow leaf-shaped crest on the back of the occiput. The skin from the forehead to the cheek is exposed and bright red. During the breeding period of Crested Ibis, they will use their beaks to continuously pick up the gray pigment secreted from the neck muscles and smear it on the feathers of the head, neck, upper back and wings, so the feathers in these places will turn gray-black. .
Crested ibis used to be widely distributed in eastern China, Japan, Russia, North Korea and other places. In Japan, the crested ibis is called "Japan's Japan" and is regarded as a sacred and national bird by the Japanese royal family.
However, due to environmental deterioration and other factors, the population of crested ibis has declined sharply. By the 1980s, only 7 wild populations in the world were found in Yang County, Shaanxi Province, China.
Therefore, the crested ibis is known as the "Oriental Jewel" among birds. It is one of the most endangered birds in the world today. It is listed in the list of critically endangered species by the World Conservation Union and is a national Class I protected animal.
After seven wild crested ibises were discovered, the country immediately established the Hanzhong Crested Ibis National Nature Reserve in Yang County on the coast of the Han River in Shaanxi Province. The reserve was established in 1983 and is a wildlife nature reserve.
The main protection objects of the Hanzhong Crested Ibis National Nature Reserve are the crested ibis and its habitat. The total area is 37549 hectares.
It means that the peacock dance is cool, and no one needs to grow long nails or eat flower petals
The crested ibis is not as beautiful as the peacock among birds, and its feathers are generally white, and The colors continue to change throughout the year, and in autumn it is white and rosy, very beautiful. The lifespan is up to 17 years. The crested ibis is not valuable as a gem, but a symbol of environmental compliance. Before the 19th century, crested ibises were widely distributed throughout the Soviet Union, China, Japan and North Korea, living freely like other migratory birds. Due to environmental deterioration and other factors, the population of crested ibis has declined sharply. By the 1980s, only 7 wild populations in the world were found in Yangxian County, Shaanxi Province, China. Therefore, it is called the "Oriental Jewel". It is one of the most endangered birds in the world today. It is listed in the list of critically endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and is a national Class I protected animal.
The transformation of migratory birds into resident birds is the result of environmental protection. The habitat of the Crested Ibis is in my hometown, Yangxian County, Hanzhong, Shaanxi Province. After seven wild crested ibises were discovered that year, the people of Yangxian County consciously protected them. Spraying pesticides and burning straw were prohibited in the crested ibis habitats, and eels and loaches were farmed for the crested ibises to eat. The Hanzhong Municipal People's Government has specially planned the Crested Ibis National Nature Reserve. The main protection objects are the Crested Ibis and its habitat. The total area is 37549 hectares. After years of continuous protection, not only the wild crested ibises can breed freely, but artificial breeding has also been significantly improved. As of 2020, the number of the once endangered "Oriental Jewel" crested ibis exceeds 4,000. The crested ibis flew from the heart of the Qinling Mountains to the Loess Plateau, and from Yangxian County, Shaanxi Province, to all over the world, becoming a successful example of global bird protection.
This year's Spring Festival Gala "Crested Ibis" means that China is unswervingly pursuing the path of environmentally friendly development. Take Yangxian County as an example. The people of Yangxian County have made great sacrifices to protect the survival of the Crested Ibis, but now they have been rewarded. Yangxian County has been recognized by the country as an organic planting base for agricultural products, and the rice series of black rice and other colorful rice have been widely consumed. With the high trust of consumers, even the sweet potatoes from Huaishuguan in Yangxian County have become a brand and sold all over the country. Just imagine that all counties across the country can pay attention to environmental protection and build organic production bases for agricultural products. This will be able to meet the needs of today's consumers, and the solution to the three rural issues will be just around the corner.
This year's Spring Festival Gala "Crested Ibis" means that the awareness that "golden mountains and silver mountains are not as good as clear waters and green mountains" has been further enhanced. In China, as the problem of food and clothing is solved, people have put forward higher requirements for survival needs. Food, meat, fruits and vegetables must not only ensure quantity, but also quality. These guarantees can only be obtained based on the nourishment of green mountains and green waters. Internationally, the responsibility of a major country has been further demonstrated. Some countries have withdrawn from the Paris Agreement and acted rogue, while China has unswervingly upheld the Paris Agreement. In short, the Spring Festival Gala "Crested Ibis" is not only an entertainment program, but also a demonstration of confidence in the path of socialism with Chinese characteristics.
The Crested Ibis Dance is very beautiful. Some netizens said that Yang Liping’s program was not able to perform because it could not compete with the Crested Ibis Dance.
This program of the Crested Ibis seems to be more suitable for the festival. The atmosphere, actors' performances and plastic surgery are more in line with the public's aesthetics
When each crested ibis appears gracefully and calmly, the visual experience presented to us is particularly beautiful, and we were really surprised when we watched it
This should be one of the most amazing programs of the Spring Festival Gala. The girls have outstanding temperament and superb dancing skills, which are visually beautiful
And it is quite innovative. I have always watched the peacock dance. It's boring, it means that the Spring Festival Gala is very inclusive
Crested Ibis' participation in the Spring Festival Gala releases a lot of information. In fact, the biggest thing is the affirmation of Shaanxi in some aspects. I think there are two main aspects.
First, environmental protection is a major theme at present. “Golden mountains and silver mountains are not as good as clear waters and green mountains!” The crested ibis is a very beautiful bird. In the 1980s, it was found in Hanzhongyang County, southern Shaanxi Province When discovered, there were only seven of them and they were on the verge of extinction.
In order to save the crested ibis, the state has put forward special requirements for the environment of Hanzhongyang County. Chemical fertilizers and pesticides are not allowed to be applied to farmland. After more than 40 years of protection, the number of crested ibises has now multiplied to more than 5,000. For environmental protection and endangered rare animals, Hanzhongyang County, Shaanxi Province, has achieved national goals and requirements at the expense of giving up economic growth benefits.
Second, during the South-to-North Water Diversion process, the western route supplies water from the Danjiangkou Reservoir to the Beijing-Tianjin area, and the upstream of the Han River is the entire Hanzhong and Ankang areas in southern Shaanxi. Therefore, pesticides are not used in Hanzhong and Ankang areas. Chemical fertilizers and no chemical factories should be built to ensure that the water source of Han River is pure and non-polluted. Hanzhong and Ankang between Qinling and Bashan are not only the safe homes of crested ibises, but also the water source guarantee for Beijing and Tianjin.
In April last year, national leaders first visited the Qinling Niubiliang National Nature Reserve in Zhashui County, Shangluo City, and then the old county town of Pingli County, Ankang City. This shows that they attach great importance to environmental protection. It is also an affirmation of southern Shaanxi’s work according to the central deployment!
Of course, due to these restrictions, the economy of southern Shaanxi cannot develop. The CCTV Spring Festival Gala has a five-minute program with the theme of crested ibis dance to let people across the country understand the crested ibis and southern Shaanxi. This is right A kind of gratitude and gratitude from the people of southern Shaanxi!
It’s really weird!
Is it to justify the status of the crested ibis as the national bird?
The battle for the national bird.
Many countries have "national birds", such as the American bald eagle, the French rooster, the Indian peacock, the Korean magpie...
(U.S. national bird)
But China does not have a national bird, which is unique among big countries.
(France’s national bird - Gallic rooster)
China once publicly selected its national bird, among which the following three were the most vocal:
Red Golden pheasant, crested ibis, and red-crowned crane.
But in the end, none of the three were selected.
1. Red-Crowned Crane
Originally, the red-crowned crane had the highest appeal and almost met all the conditions for being a national bird - it had a very high status in traditional culture (Crane has a childish appearance, Songhe crane has a long life) ), very beautiful, not very aggressive, but don’t dare to mess with it.
But because in Latin, the red-crowned crane is called the "Japanese crane" (imagine the world publicity, China's national bird is the "Japanese crane", how embarrassing), leading to defeat.
(The red-crowned crane has the temperament of an ink painting)
2. Golden Pheasant
This bird is unique to China and was regarded as an auspicious omen in ancient times—— Baoji City, Shaanxi Province, was named after an emperor passed by this place and saw several golden pheasants. He was very happy.
At a certain sports meeting, since all countries have to display their national birds, it represents China as the national bird.
But the bad thing is also the name - "Chicken" in the hearts of Chinese people is a poultry, which seems different from a bird. Moreover, "chicken" has now been extended to have other meanings, which is not a good word.
(The golden pheasant is considered to be the prototype of the phoenix)
3. Crested Ibis
The shortcomings of the crested ibis lie in two points. One is that it is rare and almost extinct. Second, it is of great significance to Japan.
The crested ibis is a symbol of the Japanese royal family.
The first wing feather of the crested ibis is used as an accessory when the Japanese emperor is crowned, and the crimson color on the crested ibis is also regarded as the "national color" of Japan. (The strange thing is that the Latin word for crested ibis is actually "Chinese ibis". As a result, the bird of great significance to Japan is called "Chinese ibis", while the bird of great significance to China is called "Japanese crane")
< p> (Crested ibis painted by Hattori, Japan)But this bird is extinct in Japan.
Originally it was almost extinct in China, but only a few remaining crested ibises were discovered in Yangxian County, Shaanxi Province, and they were rescued. Currently, only China has this kind of bird in the world.
It seems inappropriate to choose a bird that may be extinct at any time and is regarded as a national treasure by other countries to be the national bird of your country.
Therefore, in the end, none of the three birds were selected.
And this Spring Festival Gala, only the Crested Ibis was promoted. I wonder if there is any profound meaning?
Man and ecology are two precious treasures, lighting up the earth together.
Walk and cherish the beautiful global home village.
The Crested Ibis was discovered in Yang County, Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province in the early 1980s. When it was discovered, there were only 7 left (in the world). The Japanese royal family regarded the Crested Ibis as an auspicious bird. Extinct in Japan. The crested ibis feeds on loaches, small fish, etc., and has high requirements for the natural environment. It has a graceful posture when flying, and its wings are pink when exposed to light, so it is known as the "Oriental Ruby". The use of pesticides, chemical fertilizers and other pollutants is strictly prohibited in the Yangxian Crested Ibis Reserve. After more than 40 years of protection, the number of crested ibises has expanded from 7 to more than 5,000 now. Their graceful figures can be seen everywhere in the Hanzhong area, and have been distributed to Zhejiang, Gansu, Beijing and other places are also distributed as friendly envoys to Japan, South Korea and other countries. Yang County, known as "Yangzhou" in ancient times, is located to the east of Hanzhong and is a famous "land of fish and rice". It is rich in black rice and glutinous rice. "Xie Cun Rice Wine" can rival Shaoxing Rice Wine. It is famous for Shehuo, Xiaojiang Firecrackers, and Huaishuguan Sweet Potatoes; the idiom "Be confident" comes from Caoba Village of Yangxian County; Cai Lun, a papermaker in ancient times, and Hu Die of CCTV today; Niutoupo pear blossoms with rain, and Huayang Millennium Ancient Town make tourists forget to leave.
You must know that the current Spring Festival Gala is very different from before. The programs that can be included in the Spring Festival Gala now basically reflect the recent work and life. It is no longer just about having a laugh. Simply put, it must also take into account entertainment. and national propaganda work.
So what is the crested ibis related to? With ecological protection and ecological civilization construction! This has been the highlight in recent years. Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets. The concept of ecological civilization construction has profoundly affected the development direction of our entire society, whether it is shutting down and converting highly polluting enterprises, strictly investigating environmental protection, or focusing on cracking down on major corruption in the ecological field in recent years. Cases (the illegal coal mine case in Muli, Qinghai, the environmental damage case in the Qilian Mountains, and the illegally built villa case at the southern foot of the Qinling Mountains) all revolve around this starting point.
In particular, the case of illegally built villas in Qinling Mountains is closely related to the Crested Ibis program. Because the Qinling area is one of the most important crested ibis reserves in my country, we can now see that in addition to the efforts of scientific researchers, another important factor for the crested ibis is the protection of the ecological environment of the Qinling Mountains.
On this year's Spring Festival Gala, a large-scale dance drama with the theme of the world's rare and protected animal Crested Ibis was performed. It was very exciting and touching.
There is an advertising slogan that says: Protecting animals means protecting humans themselves. Although the surface of this statement is a bit rough, the truth behind it is indeed true. People must live in harmony with animals and exist in harmony with nature in order to achieve high-quality development.
In today's world, human beings are becoming more and more integrated regardless of race or region. Harmony is a necessary condition for development. As a country with a large population and a large economy, China can make achievements only if it takes responsibility, and can make contributions only if it pays. Under this situation, although there are pressures on development and economy, China is not afraid of difficulties and rises to them. This is the responsibility of a great country. I believe that China's efforts can win the trust and support of most countries and mankind in the world. It must not only lead the way, but also lead other countries to keep pace with each other and enjoy the fruits of development.
Friends are welcome to discuss.