Author(s)

Dongxin Shu

School of Marxism Studies, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng, China.

This paper investigates “red culture” in three ways—its sources, representations, and relevance in the present era. It looks into the contexts for the emergence and evolution of “red culture” in the journey of democratic revolution, socialist revolution and development, and reform and opening-up in China. “Red culture” consists of “red legacies” and “red spirit” that have developed over the course of China’s revolution, construction, and reform under the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC) to achieve national independence, economic growth, cultural prosperity, and national rejuvenation. It is represented by historical sites and a constellation of spirit that is the CPC’s source of strength. “Red culture” helps the Chinese people raise awareness of protection and promotion of fine traditional Chinese culture while guarding against cultural imperialism in a globalized world. It also gives momentum for building a stronger cultural confidence and developing a rich, prosperous socialist culture with Chinese characteristics.

“Red Culture”, Socialist Culture, Cultural Confidence, Fine Traditional Chinese Culture

Shu, D. (2022) The Relevance of “Red Culture” in Contemporary China. Open Journal of Social Sciences, 10, 431-441. doi: 10.4236/jss.2022.104031.