BEIJING, March 3 (Xinhua) -- It is more than six decades since the death of Lei Feng, a young soldier who embodied the spirit of self-sacrifice, and yet the "Lei Feng spirit" is still alive, inspiring a new generation of Chinese people.
This Sunday marks the 60th "Lei Feng Day," an annual event aimed at celebrating the life and spirit of this young soldier who devoted his spare time and money to helping the needy. He died in an accident in 1962 at the age of 22.
Over the past decades, young people have developed an appreciation for role models from a variety of different backgrounds.
However, the changes do not mean that the "Lei Feng spirit" is losing its luster. In fact, the desire to help others can always be found among ordinary people.
Produced by Xinhua Global Service
