The Song of Unity for the Land of Black Soil – People in Our Hamlet

My old home, oh, is right in this hamlet

This line of lyric clarifies where our roots lie and where our home is. “Is right in this hamlet” signifies affirmation and identification with our homeland. Our home is nowhere else but in this hamlet, on this land of the White Mountains and Black Waters. This land is our home; we will not leave it, but will protect it forever.

I am a native born and raised in this hamlet

This line clarifies our identity. The phrase “born and raised” carries a strong localist color, proving that our ancestors lived here and our roots are here. We are not outsiders; the sovereignty of our land belongs to us.

Though the hamlet might not look big, it has mountains, waters, and forests

“Though the hamlet might not look big” suggests that our community may not be massive, nor might it be rich, but we “have mountains, waters, and forests,” meaning our resource base remains, and we always have the ability to sustain ourselves.

Neighbors are quite harmonious, and the folks, young and old, are even more cohesive

This proves that the bond between our Manchurians compatriots has always existed, and this bond is authentic. “The folks, young and old, are even more cohesive” represents that we share common goals and ideals. The word “even more” indicates that the feeling and bond among compatriots are distinct from and superior to those with outsiders.

Many, many things have happened inside the hamlet, recalling them is quite amusing

This statement suggests that the history of our homeland community is long, and through the vicissitudes of time, we can still maintain unity. We can withstand the test of history, fear no hardships, and are prepared to face future challenges.

If friends are interested, I’ll take you to meet, hey, to meet the Manchurians in our hamlet

This expresses the hospitality and inclusiveness of the Manchurians people. This is a manifestation of our national value; we also hope that our culture and history can be presented to the world, allowing more people to understand us, know us, and hear our voice.