SDSSocial Development Studies3083-38763083-3868Bio-Byword Scientific Publishing Pty. Ltd.10.26689/SDS.v2i2.15242ArticleThe Spiritual Core of the SixChi Alley: Contemporary Interpretation and Practical Pathshttps://artdesignp.com/journal/SDS/2/2/10.26689/SDS.v2i2.15242JiaHongkang,WangWenyou2026222026-04-30As an iconic symbol of Tongcheng culture, the Six-Chi Alley embodies the spiritual genes of “courtesy first, harmony as supreme” in fine traditional Chinese culture. Starting from historical origins, this paper deeply analyzes the core connotations of the spirit of the Six-Chi Alley: courtesy and tolerance, harmony in diversity, and moral edification. Combined with typical cases and supporting data from grassroots governance in Anhui Province, this paper explores its contemporary value in personal cultivation, social governance, and cultural inheritance. It further proposes practical paths for the creative transformation and innovative development of the spirit, so as to provide theoretical and practical references for grassroots governance innovation and high-quality development in Anhui.Spirit of the Six-Chi Alley, Fine traditional Chinese culture, Social governance, Creative transformation, Grassroots governance innovation

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