GUANGZHOU, China, Nov. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a news report from South.
A worn bamboo basket with a missing piece of its rim may not look like much. But nearly a century ago, it helped sustain Red Army soldiers fighting in the mountains along the Jiangxi–Guangdong border.
The basket is displayed to the public for the first time as a featured artifact at A Magnificent Epic, an Enduring Monument: Traces of the Long March Etched in Time, an exhibition that opened at Guangdong Museum on October 17, 2026, commemorating the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army in the Long March.
A small basket, a remarkable story
The basket belonged to Xie Ximei, a local woman who used it to carry meals to Chen Yi, a Red Army commander, in the Youshan area.
In March 1935, Chen Yi and other Red Army leaders arrived in the Jiangxi–Guangdong border region and joined local Communist Party organizations and guerrilla forces. As they continued their guerrilla campaign, local residents played an important role in supporting them.
Delivering food was risky. Xie sometimes encountered patrols of Kuomintang troops on her way up the mountain, but she repeatedly found ways to avoid danger and get the meals through. She also kept watch when Chen Yi held meetings at her home.
Today, the basket offers a tangible reminder of the courage and care shown by ordinary people during a turbulent period in Chinese history.
A promise kept decades later
Another exhibit tells the story of grain-loan certificates issued in the 1930s by the Chinese Soviet Republic.
Facing severe food shortages, the Red Army organized three grain-borrowing campaigns in the Central Soviet Area between 1933 and the eve of the Long March. Local residents contributed grain and received certificates recording the loans. The principle was simple: anything borrowed from the people had to be returned.
After the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949, the government honored this commitment by redeeming verified, unpaid certificates, providing grain at prevailing market prices or making cash payments. The certificates and their printing plate preserve a story of sacrifice, trust and a promise fulfilled long after the original loans were made.
The Long March through art
The exhibition also features The Long March, a traditional Chinese painting by Guan Shanyue. Depicting Red Army soldiers climbing snow-covered mountains, the painting uses winding compositions, vigorous brushwork and vivid colors to convey the scale of their journey and their determination to overcome adversity.
Bringing together historical artifacts and artworks, the exhibition traces the Red Army's journey from its difficult beginnings to eventual victory.
From a simple food basket to documents recording wartime loans, these objects reveal a human side of the Long March: a history shaped not only by soldiers, but also by the ordinary people who stood behind them.
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New exhibition at Guangdong Museum commemorates 90th anniversary of Long March victory
New exhibition at Guangdong Museum commemorates 90th anniversary of Long March victory
New exhibition at Guangdong Museum commemorates 90th anniversary of Long March victory
The series has surpassed 2 million views as it brings together audiences across the globe
MANILA, Philippines, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hundreds gathered at the Missionary Training Center (MTC) near the Manila Philippines Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to watch the fifth episode of the new series "Dedicate," ahead of its global release.
Congregations across the Philippines also held watch parties in local meetinghouses, allowing more youth and young adults to participate.
"Dedicate" follows seven young adults from Brazil, France, Ghana, Japan, Mexico, the Philippines and the United States as they explore the Salt Lake Temple during its renovation. After being closed for renovations in 2019, the historic temple will open for public tours April 5 through October 1, 2027, as part of a global celebration.
In each "Dedicate" episode, the young adults meet Church leaders and seek answers to questions about faith, purpose and spiritual identity. Through personal experiences and candid conversations, the series explores how temples help strengthen individuals and families through Jesus Christ.
Emie Alvez of Manila, a participant in the series, talked about her experience and answered questions from the audience. In her bio for "Dedicate," she shared that young adults her age are drawn to the temple.
"My generation deeply loves the temple. Amid uncertainty, it reminds us that God's promises are sure," she said.
Many around the world have also been drawn to this series to learn more about temples. This week, the series surpassed 2 million views on YouTube alone.
Alvez hopes that anyone who watches will see God's love for them reflected in the experiences shared in "Dedicate."
"What I've learned is Jesus Christ's love is endless," she shares in Episode 5. "I knew that before, but I feel it more deeply now."
After the event, James Ejercito, a young adult from Quezon, said, "One of the best things I have learned and realized more as I watched 'Dedicate' is how much God loves us. His plan for us is to be one and be united with Him."
"After watching 'Dedicate', it made me think more deeply about the temple," Althea Pallasigue of Pasig said. "Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father love us so much. We are so blessed because there are a lot of temples around us that will strengthen us."
During the event, Elder Chi Hong (Sam) Wong of the Philippines Area Presidency invited the rising generation to dedicate and rededicate their lives to Jesus Christ as they prepare to make and keep special promises in the temple.
"Dedicate your life to Him, if you have fallen short––and all of us have––then rededicate yourselves. If you fall short again, rededicate. We just need to stand up one more time than the times we fall," he said.
A Global Celebration
Watching and sharing "Dedicate" is one of the many ways that anyone can participate in the global Salt Lake Temple Celebration.
"As we invite the world to the Salt Lake Temple Celebration beginning in April 2027, our hearts turn to those who may not be able to attend with us in person. One way we hope 'all nations shall flow unto' this house of the Lord is through 'Dedicate,'" said Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
"Let [this series] be something that you experience, that you enjoy, that builds your faith in Jesus Christ."
Episode 5 was released at 8 a.m. MST on November 1, 2026. The sixth and final episode will be released in spring 2027 as part of the ongoing Salt Lake Temple Celebration.
Ways to Watch
The series is available on the following platforms:
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'Dedicate' Premieres in the Philippines as Millions Worldwide are Getting a Glimpse of Young Latter-day Saints ahead of the Salt Lake Temple Celebration
'Dedicate' Premieres in the Philippines as Millions Worldwide are Getting a Glimpse of Young Latter-day Saints ahead of the Salt Lake Temple Celebration
'Dedicate' Premieres in the Philippines as Millions Worldwide are Getting a Glimpse of Young Latter-day Saints ahead of the Salt Lake Temple Celebration
'Dedicate' Premieres in the Philippines as Millions Worldwide are Getting a Glimpse of Young Latter-day Saints ahead of the Salt Lake Temple Celebration
