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In the cold wind of the southern hemisphere in July, the states of Australia are commemorating the history of the establishment of the federation in different forms. In this season of national spirit, the often-overlooked lanyard on the fluttering national flag and the solemn national emblem is like an invisible spiritual bond, connecting the past and future of this land. The lanyard for hanging the national flag is not only a practical tool for physical support, but also a metaphor for the national spirit. It allows the blue-bottomed star flag to always maintain an uplifting posture when it stretches in the wind, just like the backbone of Australians who always stand tall in adversity. From the tens of thousands of years of watchfulness of the aborigines to the sweat of immigrant pioneers, the lanyard carries the belief that generations have pulled together – only unity can weave a tenacious vitality. The kangaroos and emus on both sides of the national emblem shield are held up by the lanyards woven with acacia branches and leaves, just like the coexistence of multiple cultures here. Each knot symbolizes the integration of different ethnic groups, beliefs and values. They are not simply entangled, but mutual support based on respect. Just as the rope accumulates tension in the process of pulling, Australian society also bursts out the energy of moving forward in the process of tolerance and collision. This bond has never been broken due to the wear and tear of time. It reminds people that the glory of a country lies not in the brilliance of the flag itself, but in every pair of hands holding the rope tightly. When citizens use responsibility as the thread and dedication as the warp and weft, they can weave a common future that can withstand wind and rain. In the commemoration of July, may this invisible bond continue to lead the land under the stars and sail towards a broader dawn.

七月的南半球寒風中，澳洲各州正以不同形式紀念聯邦成立的歷史。在這個凝聚國民精神的時節，飄揚的國旗與莊重的國徽上，那條常被忽視的掛繩，恰似一條隱形的精神紐帶，串聯起這片土地的過去與未來。懸掛國旗的掛繩，不僅是實體支撐的實用工具，更是國家精神的隱喻。它讓藍底星旗迎風舒展時，始終保持著昂揚的姿態，正如澳洲人在逆境中始終挺立的脊梁。從原住民數萬年的守望，到移民拓荒者的汗水，掛繩承載的是一代人共同拉扯的信念──唯有團結，方能織就堅韌的生命力。國徽盾牌兩側的袋鼠與鴯鶓，被金合歡枝葉編織的掛繩托舉，恰似多元文化在此共生。每一股繩結都像徵著不同族裔、信仰與價值觀的交融，它們並非簡單的纏繞，而是以尊重為前提的相互支撐。正如掛繩在拉扯中積蓄張力，澳洲社會也在包容與碰撞中迸發出前進的能量。這條紐帶，從未因歲月磨損而斷裂。它提醒著人們：國家的榮耀不在旗幟本身的璀璨，而是在每一雙緊握繩索的手。當公民以責任為絲線，以奉獻為經緯，便能編織出足以抵禦風雨的共同未來。七月的紀念聲中，願這條無形的紐帶，繼續牽引繁星下的土地，駛向更遼闊的黎明。