2026“文学·中国”跨年盛典举行

Core Insights - The "Literature New Year" event has become a unique cultural phenomenon at the end of the year, with the 2026 "Literature·China" New Year Gala being held on December 31, 2025, marking its fifth year since inception [1] - The event featured five main themes, including "My Literary Hometown" and "My Literary Idol," with participation from notable authors and scholars, including Mo Yan and Liu Zhenyun [1] - The event gained significant online traction, ranking 4th on Douyin's Beijing hot list and 8th on Baidu's trending topics, with a total live broadcast viewership of 11.2 million and a total reach exceeding 17 million [1] Group 1: Literary Roots - The first chapter focused on "Literary Roots," where various authors shared insights about their hometowns and their influence on their writing [2] - Liu Zhenyun discussed the connection between humor and hometown in his new work, emphasizing that true humor arises from details and shared human experiences [2] - Liang Xiaosheng reflected on Northeast China's industrial history, while Chen Yan described how his hometown's landscapes and dialects shape his literary work [2] Group 2: Literature and Life Challenges - The second chapter featured discussions on how literature addresses life's challenges, with Kang Zhen and Wen Zheng using Su Dongpo and Dante as examples [3] - Kang Zhen highlighted key moments in Su Dongpo's life, illustrating how he transformed personal struggles into literary expression [3] Group 3: New Popular Literature - The third chapter emphasized the call for "prosperous new popular literature," showcasing writers who draw inspiration from everyday life [5] - "Takeout Poet" Wang Jibing shared his 37-year writing journey, expressing that life's hardships lead to moments of renewal [5] - "Market Writer" Chen Hui discussed capturing stories from her experiences at a vegetable stall, emphasizing sincerity in both selling goods and writing [5] Group 4: Cross-Disciplinary Reflections - The fourth chapter featured cross-disciplinary guests discussing the interplay between literature and their respective fields [5] - Singer Hu Haiquan reflected on the relationship between literature and music, while actor Zhang Jiayi recounted his experience in the adaptation of "White Deer Plain," describing it as a spiritual homecoming [5]