◎Revolutionary Cultures

Handan was the center of the Jin-Ji-Lu-Yu Area during the Counter-Japanese War and the War of Liberation. Liu Bocheng and Deng Xiaoping led the 129th Division of the Eighth Route Army and fought bravely against the Japanese invaders around the Taihang Mountains,demonstrating the integrity and spirit of the people in the these areas. Liu and Deng commanded more than 3,100 battles here,making immortal contributions to the liberation of the Chinese people,and forming a revolutionary culture that is well known in history. The land nurtured more than 300 generals and marshals who became the backbone of the second generation of the Chinese leadership. People's Daily and People's Pictorial were founded in Handan,and North China Xinhua Radio Station,predecessor of China National Radio,started broadcasting in Handan. The Renshan Newspaper,created in Handan during the Counter-Japanese War,had a far-reaching impact. The revolutionary literary and artistic activities,as well as creative performing arts teams were cultivated,grew and expanded here,giving birth to the popular culture in these areas which was in full swing. The earliest modern monumental buildings such as the Jin-Ji-Lu-Yu Martyrs Cemetery,the former headquarters of the 129th Division and the 129th Division Exhibition Hall in She County,are among the 100 patriotism education demonstration bases nationwide.(https://www.daowen.com)