CHANGZHOU: A City Where Football Passion Meets Cultural Heritage

A City Alive with烟火气, United in Love for the Beautiful Game

The Super League Scene in Jiangsu: A Whirlwind of Excitement

Changzhou: A Unique Blend of Fan Culture

Vibrant yet Unassuming

Relaxed yet Deeply Devoted

The Gentle Openness of Changzhou Football Fans

Easily Touches the Hearts of Football Lovers Everywhere

Often described as having the "grace of the south with the boldness of the north," Changzhou residents speak with a soft Wu dialect, reminiscent of scholarly gentlemen, yet possess a resolute and efficient character. This duality reflects the city's essence: gentle yet豪迈 and sincere. Such a trait is particularly conducive to the flourishing of fan culture.

Changzhou fans embody both a sense of ease and a pure expression of their true feelings. This is why I adore the Changzhou team in the Jiangsu Super League. Our "12th man" unconditionally and wholeheartedly supports the team, much like parents do for their children—selflessly, purely, and without any ulterior motives.

Supporting the Team, Expressing Love

There's No One-Size-Fits-All Approach

Everyone Can Contribute in Their Own Way

As a native Changzhou resident and an avid internet user due to my profession, I often frequent comment sections, using humor, jokes, and playful banter to show my support. This is my way of loving the Changzhou team.

Other fans, those who are young and energetic and thrive on the live atmosphere, can head to the north stand and join the fan support group, cheering loudly. Those skilled behind the scenes can contribute silently, ensuring smooth operations, which is also a form of support. Even those unable to attend in person can watch the game quietly at a secondary venue or at home, still showing their support.

Different Forms

But Equal in Passion

This Passion, Like Plants Reaching for the Light

Grows Purely and Naturally

And What Nourishes Its Deep Roots

Is the Millennia-Old Confidence of the Dragon City

Ji Zha, the cultural founder of Changzhou, is renowned for "three acts of abdicating the throne." His humility, trustworthiness, and indifference to fame and fortune have been passed down through generations of Changzhou residents. Su Dongpo, who visited Changzhou fourteen times, left behind the sentiment of "cherishing the many gentlemen in this land," influencing generations with his optimistic and upright outlook on life.

Winning is like a gentle breeze; losing, a serene moon. Victories and defeats are but fleeting clouds. The spirit of yielding and the君子之风 (gentlemanly demeanor) nourish the temperament of this region like fine rain under the eaves. This "sense of ease" is not about giving up but about a包容 (inclusive) attitude of "being able to take it and let it go."

In Today's Online Atmosphere

Including Interactions Among Fans

Inclusivity is Key

Changzhou Fans

May Not Accept or Agree with Every Viewpoint

But We Still Understand and Listen to Different Voices

Changzhou fans are warm-hearted and open-minded. We recognize that we are all fellow travelers united by our love for the Jiangsu Super League. Naturally, we do not look down on any form of passion or deny any type of support.

Mi Lu Posing with Changzhou Fans

In 2002, Mi Lu led the Chinese team to the World Cup with a carefree attitude, giving them a taste of the global stage. Twenty-four years have passed, and the concept of "happy football" seems to have faded from memory until the emergence of the Jiangsu Super League. Mi Lu often said, "Football is a game; learn to smile before you learn to win." His philosophy and style were questioned at the time, but today, we may better understand the essence of "happy football."

The Jiangsu Super League Embodies "Happy Football"

It's a Weekly Celebration for Ordinary People

A Cyclical Event

Like a Scheduled Festival Party on the Calendar

A Cure for All Kinds of Unhappiness

It Gently Taps You on the Shoulder and Whispers:

In modern urban life, beyond competition, we can also experience immense joy and minor disappointments. The love and hate brought by victories and defeats do not have to be equal.

"As the boat's drum beats twice, why haven't we reached Changzhou City yet?"

Eight hundred years ago, Yang Wanli posed this question while sailing along the canal

Echoing between Changzhou and Huai'an through the waterways

Huai'an Li Canal Cultural Corridor Scenic Area

Changzhou Ancient Canal (Dongpo Park Section)

May 16th

This Timeless Drumbeat

Will Resound in the Name of Football at the Changzhou Olympic Sports Center

Original Image Credits: Zhong Taiyang

Sharing the Waters of the Canal, Both Cities with "Seventeen Strokes" in Their Names

Two Millennia-Old Cities

Reuniting on the Green Field After 315 Days

When the Ninety Minutes of Dust Settle

Whose Eaves Will the Gentle Breeze and Bright Moon Illuminate?

The Answer Drifts in the Pure, Resonant Laughter

May 16th

Changzhou Olympic Sports Center

Changzhou VS Huai'an

Let's Cheer for Both Teams Together!

Source: Changzhou Release