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According to a new law, people with blond hair are not allowed to go shopping in
Prague except from 3 pm to 5 pm everyday.[1] Have the Nazis returned? No. Do not panic. This is just a campaign in order to remind people of the years of Nazi occupation of the Czech lands.   

It is really creative for
Prague to use such a humorous way to encourage its citizens to talk and think about their history. Especially for the younger generation, the history in a text book can be so abstract and boring unless they have a chance to experience it themselves. This could make them truly understand their country and become a patriot. 

I hope
China can also use its own method to educate people. I always feel that while our country is concentrating too much on economic development, the whole nation’s consciousness of our own culture and history is not being raised at the same rate. It is hard for everyone to figure out what is the core value of Chinese culture, because they are too busy to think.   

Last year I was shocked when I saw so many British people wearing a red poppy in the street, ranging from grey-haired grannies to punk girls. On that day something united the country. I cannot help showing great respect to this nation. People who keep their history in mind deserve to be treated as noble.  

Money can help to win fame and power, but it is not enough to win heartfelt respect. It is time for us Chinese to look for our own way to build an awareness of the profound Chinese history and culture into the nation’s soul.________________________________________________________________References1 – News Statesman – February 19  2006