news

in addition to "public figures",

a real hu ge

"withering and blooming at the same time, after the excitement, i am still myself." this is a line from the tv series "fang hua". hu ge wrote this sentence on weibo. after the filming of the tv series was completed, he said goodbye to the director and the role of "a bao".

this seems to show his state of mind very well. after all, the excitement belongs to the spectators, and what belongs to hu ge, apart from the brief bloom like a flash in the pan on the screen, is his way of seeking inner peace.

“people are used to the society we have built, but often ignore the insignificance of human beings in nature.”how should humans get along with nature and what should we look for in nature? these are questions hu ge often thinks about, and they are also his way of clarifying his own identity and the identity of the characters he plays.

since 2013, hu ge has appeared in the desert of the qinghai plateau every two years. initially, the local government wanted him to serve as an ambassador there, but he was amazed by the magnificence and desolation of the plateau scenery, and also admired the courage of the volunteers who stayed there, so he decided to join them and become one of them.

since then, every july and august, hu ge would serve as a volunteer for the "yangtze river source environmental protection charity tour", picking up garbage, carrying water, and doing repair work along the qinghai-tibet line. although it was hard, he was very happy.

"but the speed of picking up is far slower than the speed of throwing away." most of the time, hu ge would be a little disappointed and helpless, which made him feel that there are still many things to do.

the work of a volunteer is not easy. it is not a resounding title, but requires going deep into many uninhabited places. for example, carrying heavy loads across the plateau, setting up infrared cameras, etc., which are not easy. some of his colleagues survey water source glaciers, and some monitor the biodiversity of the source of the yangtze river. compared with them, hu ge feels that "i can only do these trivial things, nothing great.。”it can be considered that he has made a small contribution here.

over time, he felt that he should use his public figure status to do something for nature and the earth. in 2023, hu ge and his friends launched a public welfare program called "moving forward". in this program, hu ge, liu tao and chen long traveled to various parts of china and, through their actual actions, showed people the living conditions of wild animals, the harm of garbage, and the worrying natural environment.

from 2001 to 2023, after nearly 20 years of monitoring by two generations of herders, lewang and bat, the snow line in nianbao yuze retreated by about 330 meters, the two sides of the glacier retreated by about 134 meters, and the thickness melted by about 11.7 meters. the figures are shocking.

however, human beings still take things from nature without restraint, because these things are too far away from us and many people are indifferent. for many people, it is very difficult not to litter carelessly.

in the show, hu ge said:"i am actually a little angry. picking up trash is the only solution."the volunteers cannot restore nature to its original state, they can only use their own power to let people see the suffering that nature has experienced.

"all the way forward" not only shows the majestic scenery of nature, but also the way people get along with nature. hu ge often says:"what i saw was not a landscape, but the earth bleeding."faced with the destruction of plateau vegetation, degraded grasslands, rampant sandstorms, and polluted beaches, he often feels powerless, but things still have to be done one by one. after all, "only when you care can you take action, and only when you take action can you have hope."

qiu pei zhaxi is the director of zhuonai lake conservation station in hoh xil. his uncle, jiesang suonandajie, fell under the gun of poachers, and his father, qika zhabaduojie, also died while protecting hoh xil. director lu chuan's famous movie "hoh xil" describes the story here. hu ge and his team visited the living conditions of the tibetan antelope herd with qiu pei zhaxi.

today, although the number of tibetan antelopes is increasing, they have to face more climate change and the impact of human life on them. hu ge and qiu pei zhaxi patrol together to rescue those weak tibetan antelope cubs. in order to avoid disturbing the life rhythm of wild animals, they try not to use vehicles, but choose to walk. they stop passing vehicles for the tibetan antelopes crossing the road. from the ewes with lambs, hu ge feels the tenacious power of life in this land.

perhaps because nature gives hu ge a lot of emotional value, hu ge said that he is most relaxed when he is in nature. this is due to his personality. he likes the feeling that "no one cares who he is." at the same time, he also hopes to arouse everyone's concept of protecting nature.

after the show ended, in the center of the exhibition hall of the east building of shanghai library, next to an art installation of mother glacier made of discarded paper and plastic bottles, hu ge and his friends met with people here. he hopes to share these real stories and make "forward" more than just a show. "maybe in the future, it can become an exhibition, a class, or a series of actions. it will exist in more diverse forms, allowing more people to directly participate." hu ge said.

in "shaping others"

between "being yourself"

after returning to the city, hu ge continued to work as an actor. compared with the huge sense of powerlessness in protecting the environment, acting seemed to be more handy for him.

after his debut, hu ge successfully played a series of ancient costume roles, such as li xiaoyao in the legend of sword and fairy and guo jing in the legend of the condor heroes. over time, he felt that he was limited to a certain type of role. after experiencing a well-known major life change, hu ge's state of mind and exploration of acting changed.

in 2012, hu ge began to try to act in dramas. unlike tv dramas, dramas have no ngs and no synchronous sound, and "cannot be started over again." this requires an actor to have higher acting skills and lines, butfor hu ge, he needs to make some changes and attempts to find the value and meaning of his existence.

the play "like a dream" directed by lai shengchuan is a story about death. many plays are about escaping from life, but "like a dream" is about facing death directly. hu ge plays "patient no. 5" in it, which shows that his understanding and cognition of the role have changed drastically.

hu ge has experienced the ups and downs and pain of life shown by "patient no. 5". in a story about loss and redemption, hu ge interprets the inevitable trauma in life and how to complete self-cognition. hu ge feels that the charm of drama lies in a sense of returning to the origin, which allows him to find a piece of tranquility in the hustle and bustle of his performing arts life. this tranquility not only allows him to focus on the role itself, but also allows him to re-examine himself through the role. this is not only a dramatic character, but also a carrier for hu ge to dialogue with the depths of his own soul.

when choosing a drama, hu ge once said: "i have a yearning for the stage in my heart, so when i choose to return to the stage, i will not consider the so-called audience.for me, when there are not so many people paying attention to what i am doing, i will be more focused on doing it.”

in the subsequent hit tv series "fang hua", hu ge transformed himself into a trend-setter of that turbulent era. as a native shanghainese, this is not only a tribute to this city, but also a re-discovery of the era in which he grew up. hu ge always manages to break through others' existing perceptions of him.

people are staring at the popularity of "flowers" and the gentle and impressive "boss bao" in the middle, but few people know that hu ge and the role have been "working together" for four years. in the past four years, hu ge has always been wandering between "shaping others" and "becoming himself". in the end, the characters he created all have his distinct personality colors, which cannot be erased and people can't forget. whether it is the deep ming tai in "the pretender" or the elegant mei changsu in "nirvana in fire", what is finally shown is hu ge's own experience.

among all these past events, nature has always been the best medicine for hu ge to heal his soul. during every holiday, he would pack up his luggage, go into the mountains without makeup,in the mountains, he smiles brightly. without makeup, hair, or spotlights, he feels particularly comfortable. it seems to be a kind of precipitation that allows him to bring new vitality to the characters he plays every time he comes back.

hu ge said in an interview: "from an acting perspective, i do prefer to play small characters and don't like to play heroes. because in life i really understand that after taking off this identity, i am just a small character." there is no doubt that this is a kind of clarity that is cultivated naturally.

respect and awe

now, in his 40s, hu ge's life has also undergone many changes. in recent years, he has experienced a lot, especially major events like the birth of his daughter, which left a new mark on him. whether in the choice of scripts or in his attitude towards life, hu ge seems to be more calm and not as persistent as he was when he was young.

as a public figure, he will do something more meaningful within his ability, such as promoting environmental protection and public welfare. not long ago, hu ge announced that he would become the spokesperson for the kolon sport brand. for someone who loves the outdoors, he feels that there is a rare tacit understanding between the two.

kolon has always been very cautious in choosing its spokespersons. it not only pays attention to the spokesperson's influence in the circle, but also pays attention to whether the spokesperson's lifestyle is healthy and whether his values ​​are positive. hu ge is the most suitable candidate. hu ge is passionate about charity, pays attention to the natural environment, and practices what he preaches. every year, he goes to the harsh natural environment to practice his environmental protection concept.

over the years, hu ge has been thinking about "how humans and nature can live in harmony" and has spared no effort to share his understanding of nature with more people.this coincides with the outdoor lifestyle advocated by kolon. the cooperation between the two can also create more sparks and jointly promote a more environmentally friendly and sustainable outdoor lifestyle in various ways.

"your best way to nature" is the brand spirit of kolon, and this is also the concept that hu ge has been hoping to awaken people in the wilderness. in nature, "leave nothing behind except memories, take nothing away except stories." this is the narration in the public welfare short film "alibi" shot by hu ge and kolon, and it is also what hu ge believes is the way for people to get along with nature.

"in fact, for most people living in cities, nature has become a concept, and few people want to understand what changes have taken place in nature," hu ge said.as more and more people begin to go outdoors, it is easy to contact nature according to our habits, lacking a sense of awe. polluting water resources, throwing away garbage at will, destroying the natural ecology, etc. if these behaviors cannot be corrected, then the revenge of nature will be terrible.

in 2018, the huge typhoon mangkhut made landfall in taiwan, china, bringing with it a large amount of marine debris, as if returning all of humanity's past mistakes to us.

in the second half of "moving forward", hu ge and his team went to houhai village in hainan. in this place known as the "holy land" of surfing in china, hu ge looked at the garbage they collected and remained silent for a long time. they didn't know who to blame or who to be angry at. what they hoped was that everyone could build up awareness of nature protection.

environmental protection is not just empty talk, nor is it something that can be achieved overnight. in this age where traffic is paramount, people seem to easily focus on the stories in front of them, but find it difficult to think about the hardships far away.

hu ge once shared this insight:"humans are so insignificant in nature. in the city, people feel that they can do everything, conquer everything, and transform the world. but if you are really thrown into a pure natural environment, you will find that humans are the same as a grain of sand. i think only when people are in the real nature can they think about what humans are."

indeed, how we treat nature is how nature will treat us, just like the "earth matters" concept proposed by kolon. if everyone can start with themselves, truly love nature, and make the earth a better place, then this blue planet will always give us the richest feedback.

with such determination, kolon has always implemented the concept of sustainable development, actively promoted the implementation of green supply chain responsible procurement, water conservation and carbon reduction projects, and insisted on promoting the use of sustainable products, packaging and sustainable raw materials.

starting from 2023, kolon will continue to donate outdoor clothing and equipment to national nature reserves to provide professional protection for rangers' daily work, including the sanjiangyuan national park administration, the northeast tiger and leopard national park administration, the sichuan provincial administration of the giant panda national park, and the qinghai provincial administration of the qilian mountain national park.

at the same time, kolon hopes that everyone can actively participate in the atmosphere of harmonious coexistence with nature and not leave any traces in nature. since 2016, kolon has selected endangered animals and plants as the theme of the entire clothing design, and added them to the clothing design in the form of patterns or patterns, aiming to draw people's attention to issues such as endangered species, over-consumption of the environment and pollution, calling on people to reduce the damage to the environment caused by materials and manufacturing, and contribute to protecting the environment and caring for the earth by donating part of the sales profits.

in 2020, kolon road lab was established in 31 cities across the country, and launched a bottle cap reshaping outdoor tour, beijing forbidden city plogging, hangzhou jiuxi no trace mountain hiking plogging, suzhou dongshan no trace mountain hiking plogging, chengdu dayi earth matters hiking tour. the environmental protection footprints are all over the country. in the process of enjoying the beautiful scenery and exploring nature, practical actions are used to awaken consumers' sustainable concepts and truly achieve "your best way to nature". since 2020, kolon road lab has collected 175.171 kilograms of garbage and has become a solid advocate for protecting nature.

this year marks the 51st anniversary of the birth of the kolon brand. during these 51 years, kolon has always been committed to environmental protection and advocating healthy outdoor aesthetics. 2024 is also the 18th year of the brand's entry into china. as one of the earliest brands in asia to use windproof, rainproof and breathable gore-tex professional fabrics, it started with camping and mountaineering equipment and clothing, focusing on the field of light outdoor lifestyle, and has been committed to providing hiking enthusiasts with more abundant outdoor lifestyle options to adapt to the changing natural environment to the greatest extent.

for more than 50 years, kolon has been exploring the harmonious relationship between man and nature, not only providing all-round protection for every outdoor person, but also taking the protection of nature as its brand mission.in the future, we also look forward to hu ge and kolon fulfilling their commitment to nature. as an advocate of the concept of being close to nature, kolon will continue to adhere to the concept of sustainable development. while encouraging people to get closer to nature, it will fulfill its commitment to protecting nature and assume corporate social responsibility.

i believe that in the future, hu ge and kolon will slowly present many more stories about nature to us.

planning丨sanlian.creative

wechat editor丨relaxation

author:Benjamin

design and typographyxiong qing

image source:kolon, visual china

*the copyright of the article belongs to sanlian life weekly

welcome to forward to your circle of friends, please contact the backstage for reprinting