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With the continuous development of Cuigu Village, the ties between the surrounding villages and Cuigu Village are becoming increasingly close.

The weather was exceptionally hot that summer, but the square of Cui Gu Village was bustling with activity. The village heads from surrounding villages once again came to Cui Gu Village to discuss new plans for joint development with Wang Dashan.

"Secretary Wang, our joint development has achieved good results over this period of time. There are more tourists and everyone's income has increased."

Village chief Li from the neighboring village said to Wang Dashan with a smile.

Wang Dashan nodded: "Yes, Village Chief Li, this is the result of everyone's joint efforts. But I think we still have a lot of room for improvement."

"Oh? Secretary Wang, what new ideas do you have?"

Village chief Zhang from another village asked curiously.

Wang Dashan stood up, looked at everyone and said, "I think we can unite and organize a large-scale rural cultural festival. Showcasing the unique culture and traditional skills of each of our villages will definitely attract more tourists."

After hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement, but some people also expressed concerns.

"Secretary Wang, it's a good idea, but there are too many things to prepare for a cultural festival. Can we do it?"

A village chief said worriedly.

Wang Dashan smiled and said, "We have so many villages, and there is strength in numbers. If each village takes responsibility for a part, it will definitely be done well. This is also a good opportunity for everyone to get to know each other better."

After some discussion, everyone decided to prepare for the Rural Cultural Festival together.

Wang Dashan took the initiative to take on the task of chief planning. He began to visit every household and collect the unique culture and traditional programs of each village.

"Uncle Liu, I heard that your village's dragon dance is very famous. You must show it off at this cultural festival."

Wang Dashan came to a village and found Uncle Liu from the dragon dance team.

Uncle Liu laughed and said, "Secretary Wang, don't worry. Our dragon dance team will definitely practice hard and give you a wonderful dragon dance performance."

Wang Dashan went to another village and found Grandma Zhao who made handmade tiger-head shoes: "Grandma Zhao, the tiger-head shoes you made are so beautiful. During the cultural festival, can you demonstrate the production process on site?"

Grandma Zhao smiled and said, "Sure, Secretary Wang. I am so happy that my old bones can still do something for everyone."

In the process of preparing for the cultural festival, Wang Dashan also encountered some difficulties.

For example, if there is insufficient funding, one needs to purchase some performance props and build a stage.

Wang Dashan began to run around again, trying to gain support from all parties.

He first went to the county's cultural department and explained the situation to them.

"Leader, several of our villages want to jointly organize a rural cultural festival to showcase our rural culture. We hope to get your support."

Wang Dashan said sincerely.

The leader of the cultural department was very supportive after hearing this: "Secretary Wang, your idea is very good. We can provide you with some technical guidance and partial financial support, but the main thing still depends on you."

Wang Dashan said gratefully: "Thank you for the support of the leaders, we will definitely make the cultural festival a success."

After returning to the village, Wang Dashan told everyone the good news.

"Fellow villagers, the county's cultural department supports us in holding the cultural festival and will also provide us with some financial and technical support. We must work even harder."

Wang Dashan said on the village radio.

After hearing this, the villagers all expressed their willingness to contribute.

Some villagers took the initiative to help build the stage, and some helped make the performance props.

"Secretary Wang, I have some wood at home that can be used to build the stage."

A villager said.

"Secretary Wang, I can draw. I'll help design the stage background."

Another villager also said.

Seeing everyone's enthusiasm, Wang Dashan was deeply moved: "Thank you everyone, with your support, our cultural festival will surely be a success."

With everyone's joint efforts, preparations for the Rural Cultural Festival are proceeding in an orderly manner.

Wang Dashan travels between villages every day to check the progress of the preparatory work.

"Everyone, work harder. The cultural festival will open in a few days. We must show our best side."

Wang Dashan encouraged everyone.

Finally, the opening day of the Rural Culture Festival arrived.

On that day, villagers from various villages arrived at the square of Cui Gu Village early, and people from surrounding towns also came to watch.

On the stage, the young men of the dragon dance team danced with the giant dragon, tumbling up and down with magnificent momentum; Grandma Zhao sat aside, carefully demonstrating the process of making tiger-head shoes, attracting many people to watch; there were also various programs such as singing, dancing, acrobatics, etc., which were wonderful.

"Secretary Wang, the cultural festival you organized is great and lively."

A tourist said to Wang Dashan excitedly.

Wang Dashan smiled and said, "Thank you for your support. I hope you like it."

The cultural festival lasted for three days, and every day was packed with people and very lively.

The unique culture and products of each village were well displayed, attracting the attention of many tourists and businesses.

"Secretary Wang, your cultural festival was a great success. Our company would like to cooperate with you to promote your cultural products to a wider market."

The head of a cultural company approached Wang Dashan and said this.

Wang Dashan said happily: "That's great, we will definitely cooperate with you fully."

After the cultural festival ended, Wang Dashan did not relax.

He began to think about how to sustain the influence of the cultural festival so that rural culture can be better inherited and developed.

"Xiu Lan, although our cultural festival is a success, how can we ensure that these cultures are passed down?"

Wang Dashan returned home in the evening and asked Xiulan.

Xiulan thought for a moment and said, "I think we can open some interest classes in the village school so that children can learn these traditional skills from an early age."

Wang Dashan slapped his thigh and said, "Yes, you are absolutely right. Children are the hope of the future. If we let them learn these, we can pass on our culture."

The next day, Wang Dashan came to the school and discussed with the principal about opening interest classes.

"Principal, I want to open some traditional art interest classes in the school, so that children can learn dragon dancing and making tiger-head shoes. What do you think?"

Wang Dashan said to the principal.

The principal agreed and said, "Secretary Wang, this is a good thing. Letting children learn these can not only enrich their extracurricular life, but also pass on our culture."

Soon, the school opened various traditional art interest classes, and the children actively signed up to participate.

"Secretary Wang, I like dragon dancing. I want to join the dragon dancing interest class."

A little boy said to Wang Dashan.

"Secretary Wang, I want to learn how to make tiger-head shoes. I want to make a lot of beautiful tiger-head shoes in the future."

A little girl also said.

Looking at the children's enthusiasm, Wang Dashan smiled happily.

Under the leadership of Wang Dashan, Cuigu Village and the surrounding villages have moved more and more steadily on the road of joint development, rural culture has been inherited and developed, and the lives of the villagers have become better and better.

"Fellow villagers, our efforts have not been in vain. Our village is getting better and better. But we cannot be satisfied. We must continue to work hard to create a better future."

Wang Dashan said this at a villagers' meeting.

The villagers applauded: "Secretary Wang, we listen to you and follow you!"

In the afterglow of the setting sun, the fields of Cui Gu Village are golden. The villagers are working in the fields with happy smiles on their faces.

Wang Dashan looked at the scene before him, his heart filled with hope.

He knew that as long as everyone worked together, the future of Cui Gu Village would be even brighter.