Team Wenzhou competes passionately on the court of the Zhejiang Basketball Association City League (ZJBA), while the The 15th China International Garden Expo gradually unveils its charm… This issue of IN WENZHOU presents two facets of the city—motion and stillness.
Never being defined by a single symbol, Wenzhou’s essence lies in the balance between motion and stillness: forging ahead without losing composure, creating while applying“ leaving blank”. Team Wenzhou on the ZJBA court represents the motivated, enterprising, and tenacious side of the city’s ethos. Basketball demands instant judgment, teamwork, and unwavering determination, much like the stories of Wenzhou people seizing opportunities in the market economy and relying on flexibility and resilience to stand out in fierce competition. Behind this vitality lies a profound sense of pragmatism, collaborative wisdom, the principle of“ balancing righteousness and benefft,” and the courage to“ dare to be pioneers.”
Wenzhou Garden Expo Park, which is welcoming guests from all over the world, on the other hand, embodies accumulation and patience. Garden design emphasizes harmony with nature and balance among elements. Placing a stone or a tree requires consideration of the changing seasons, while constructing a pavilion or a terrace must resonate with the natural ambiance. It showcases the profound and introspective side of Wenzhou’s culture, reffecting the people’s deeper and more enduring pursuit of a better life—the wisdom that integrates the poetry of nature into everyday living.
Motion and stillness complement and nurture each other.“ Tenaciousness” drives the city’s progress, while “accumulation” nourishes its development. This dual temperament is deeply rooted in Wenzhou’s geography and history. Facing the sea has endowed Wenzhou people with the courage to explore the world and pioneer new paths. Nestled against the mountains, it has fostered a sense of community and steadfastness, reminding them never to forget their origins. The surging tides of the Oujiang River symbolize an unceasing spirit of advancement, while the clear, meandering waters of the Nanxi River nurture a philosophy of unhurried, mindful living. It is this landscape of intertwining rivers, sea, mountains and the city that shapes Wenzhou’s character—a harmonious blend of strength and gentleness, motion and stillness.
Wenzhou’s stories have always been written between “breaking” and“ building”,“ fast” and“ slow”,“ dynamic” and“ static”. Its charm lies in its constant pursuit of a dynamic balance between these dualities. This very process of pursuing is the secret to Wenzhou’s enduring vitality.