Recently, the major realistic-themed film *Milky Way*, which comprehensively portrays the "South-to-North Water Diversion" project, was released. The movie fully showcases the dedication and sacrifices made by the builders and migrants involved in the project. Meanwhile, the "One Trip Completed, Second Visit to Witness" event at Taiji Lake Ecological Cultural Tourism Area, the water source site of the middle route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project, is also ongoing, attracting tourists from various regions to visit Taiji Lake. They come to learn about the lake culture formed by the South-to-North Water Diversion Project in the Danjiangkou Reservoir area, and to witness this great century-long project with their own eyes.
Scenic view of Taiji Lake at sunset
With the popularity of the film *Milky Way*, people have gained a deeper understanding of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project. It not only tells a touching story of dedication but also represents a grand project that benefits humanity. "Either at the construction site of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project, or on the way there" — this reflects the heartfelt words of those in the water conservancy field. It is their persistent efforts over 11 long years that have led to the full operation of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project by the end of 2014. Let us embark on a journey of witnessing at Taiji Lake, carrying the emotion inspired by the film and the curiosity about the South-to-North Water Diversion Project, and admire the miraculous transformation of once-fertile land into a vast expanse of water.