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Resonating with the Audience: The Original Play ‘Forever Iron Man’ Leaves a Lasting Impact

The original play “Forever Iron Man” receives strong audience resonance

Daily-China Industry Network staff reporter Kang Jin and reporter Zhou Rui

In recent days, the original play “Forever Iron Man” written and performed by Yumen Oilfield workers has generated a strong resonance among the audience, sparking a desire within society to “remember Iron Man, learn from Iron Man, and become Iron Man”.

Being one of the 14 series of activities planned by the Party Committee of the China National Petroleum Corporation to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Iron Man Wang Jinxi, the play had a successful premiere at the Beijing Theater on October 10. Since then, it has been staged in Daqing Oilfield, Liaohe Oilfield, and other locations, receiving widespread acclaim from the audience. Regarded as a masterpiece, it depicts the unwavering dedication and indomitable spirit of oil workers who remain true to their founding aspirations, diligently fulfill their responsibilities, and serve the nation through their industry. Additionally, it sheds light on the struggles faced by the oil industry during the early days of the People’s Republic of China, as the country progressed from being an “oil-poor nation” to achieving self-sufficiency.

Centennial Celebration of “Iron Man” Wang Jinxi’s Birth

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of “Iron Man” Wang Jinxi, whose spirit was nurtured and shaped in Yumen Oilfield. The original drama “Forever Iron Man” revolves around his life, using the theatrical art form to showcase his heroism and serve as a model to inspire others. Following his release from the Yumen Oil Mine, Wang Jinxi emerged as a prominent pioneer among drilling workers in New China. The play vividly portrays his patriotic spirit, exemplifying his concerns for the country through powerful stories such as the battle on the Baiyang River, tearful moments on the beach, the challenging realities faced by his family, and his fearless diving into mud pools. The selfless determination to “sacrifice 20 years of lifespan to achieve success in the large oil field,” the proactive attitude of “improving and creating conditions,” the insistence that work “endure scrutiny by future generations,” the scientific and realistic approach of “striving for skill mastery in revolution,” and the unwavering commitment of “dedicating oneself to serving the party and the people for a lifetime” all reflect the spirit of Wang Jinxi.

The drama “Forever Iron Man,” directed by the Propaganda Department of the Party Group of the China National Petroleum Corporation and produced by the Yumen Oilfield Party Committee, features a cast and screenwriters comprising 46 Yumen Oilfield cadres and workers, with artistic guidance from the Xi’ Theater Theater. From Yumen to Beijing, from Daqing to Liaohe, each performance has received resounding applause. The audience expressed that the play brought the legendary life of Iron Man Wang Jinxi to life, offering a profound experience of the timeless power of his indomitable spirit. They emphasized the need to transform this spiritual inspiration into practical action, advancing on a new journey to honor the trailblazers in the oil industry and carry forward the legacy of Iron Man.

“Iron Man” Wang Jinxi dedicated two decades of his life to the oil industry, spending the first ten years in Yumen and the subsequent ten years in Daqing. Both of these hotspots bore witness to the iron man’s determination and helped shape his unwavering spirit. The decision to kick off the play’s tour in Daqing Oilfield holds immense significance. Su Aihua, director of the Daqing Iron Man Wang Jinxi Memorial Hall, expressed that despite being exposed to Iron Man’s stories every day, watching the Yumen Oilfield drama “Forever Iron Man” still left a lasting impact. Su was moved by the actors’ sincere performances, as well as the play’s captivating scenes and choreography. Yumen Oilfield successfully presented a realistic and vibrant portrayal of Iron Man. As the centenary of Iron Man’s birth is celebrated, it is profoundly meaningful for Yumen Oilfield employees to write and perform this play, showcasing the actions of Iron Man through an artistic platform. It serves as the ultimate homage to Iron Man and an exceptional way to promote his spirit.

Original title: The original play “Forever Iron Man” resonates strongly with the audience

Daily-China Industry Network staff reporter Kang Jin and reporter Zhou Rui

In recent days, the original play “Forever Iron Man” written and performed by Yumen Oilfield workers has generated a strong resonance among the audience and started a social desire to “remember Iron Man, learn from Iron Man, and become Iron Man”.

As one of the 14 series of activities determined by the Party Committee of the China National Petroleum Corporation to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Iron Man Wang Jinxi, the play has been successfully performed for the first time at the Beijing Theater on October 10 , and has entered Daqing Oilfield, Liaohe Oilfield and other places in succession, and has been well received by the audience. It is widely praised as a masterpiece that reflects the effort and spiritual attitude of oil workers who never forget their original aspirations , working hard, taking on their mission, and serving the country through industry. It is also a masterpiece that deeply reveals the system of the oil industry that needed to be revived in the early days of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. need to be established urgently, step by step from an “oil-poor country” to oil self-sufficiency, and the work of the age that continues to develop and grow.

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of “Iron Man” Wang Jinxi.Yumen Oilfield is the place where the spirit of Iron Man was nurtured and formed. The original drama “Forever Iron Man” is based on Wang Jinxi’s “Iron Man”, using a drama art form to reshape the style of heroes and models. After being released from the Yumen Oil Mine, Wang Jinxi gradually became first generation of drilling workers in New China. The whole drama clearly shows the patriotic spirit of “Iron Man” Wang Jinxi who “shares concerns for the country and strives for the nation” through touching stories such as the battle on the Baiyang River, tears on the beach, national conditions the Yin Yin Family, and bravely jump into the mud pool. The selfless fighting spirit of “I would rather live 20 years shorter and work hard to win the big oil field”, the active spirit of “If there are conditions, we must improve, and if there are no conditions, we must that we create conditions”, “The work must be able to withstand the inspection of future generations”, The scientific and realistic spirit of “practicing hard work and real skills for the revolution”, and the active and committed spirit of “being willing to be a scalper for the party and the people for the rest of his life”.

The drama “Forever Iron Man” was directed by the Propaganda Department of the Party Group of the China National Petroleum Corporation and produced by the Yumen Oilfield Party Committee. The actors and screenwriters were all 46 Yumen Oilfield cadres and workers, and the Xi’ Theater Theater provided artistic guidance. From Yumen to Beijing, from Daqing to Liaohe, each performance had excited periods of applause. The audience said that the performance interpreted the glorious life of the Iron Man alive, and made people really feel the powerful force of the Iron Man’s spirit across time and space. It is necessary to transform spiritual power into practical actions to move forward on a new journey, in order to commemorate the oil predecessors and inherit the spirit of Iron Man.

“Iron Man” Wang Jinxi has devoted himself to the oil industry for 20 years. The first 10 years were in Yumen and the next 10 years in Daqing. The two hot places have left deep footprints of the iron man and nurtured the iron man and the iron man together. ghost of iron man The drama “Forever Iron Man” It is very significant to go to Daqing Oilfield as the first stop of the tour. Su Aihua, director of Daqing Iron Man Wang Jinxi Memorial Hall, said that although we tell the story of Iron Man every day, after watching the Yumen Oilfield drama “Forever Iron Man”, I was still infected by a simple typhoon the actor and I was moved by the actor’s serious performance. , and was even more surprised by the scenes and choreography of the whole play. Yumen Oilfield has brought you a real Iron Man, a lively Iron Man. On the occasion of the centenary of the birth of Iron Man, it is very significant for Yumen Oilfield employees to write and perform to present the actions of Iron Man in the form of an artistic platform. It is also the best commemoration of the Iron Man and the best promotion of the Iron Man spirit.

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