His plan to build museum was also applauded by Chen Jiang, secretary general of National Exhibition Center Association. He helped Yang to work out an ichnography and impression drawing of the museum and offer valuable suggestions, according to Yang.

"I planned to invest another 5 million yuan (US$704,225) to build a museum with an area of 400 mu of land (266,800 square meters) and expand my exhibition room into 10,000 square meters," Yang explained, outlining his idea., "of course, I hope to obtain financial and policy supports."

Not only will the museum include the Memorial Hall of Wali, but it will also comprise another 20 categories, such as folk craft workshops and a village performance stage, where visitors could appreciate live performance, such as lion dance, Beijing opera. "I want to preserve the original style and features of Wali village in historical and cultural senses," Yang said.

Yang admitted his own money and efforts to fund the project are limited, but he didn't persuade his fellow villagers to invest in his museum. "After all, it is risky and I don't want to impose financial risks on them," Yang explained.

"If I could get help from the government I think the museum would demonstrate Wali rural culture and history with a more comprehensive perspective," said Yang.

The Xiangjulou Restaurant, which features with authentic peasant family food, does not only serve as a part of rural dining culture example for the museum, but now also a fund source to it.

The museum is expected to open in June, Yang said.

"The children of Wali shouldn't forget the history of their hometown," said Yang, "I hope the world will remember the 2008 Beijing Games and the people who contributed their hometown for the Olympics."

(Email Address of Reporter: Yangqi@chinadaily.com.cn)