[Simultaneous] Good morning, children, look at the dress my grandma is wearing today. It should be a shepherd's dress. Grandma also read the book.
[Explanation] Use old clothes and old fabrics to transform fashions, wear floral dresses to share and wear... Recently, a grandma who is nearly 70 years old has become popular on the Internet, and netizens have praised her attitude towards life. On August 21, in a bungalow in Tongzhou District, Beijing, the reporter met the Mongolian grandmother who was very special. A sewing machine and a full-length mirror are placed in a small room. This is where she usually makes clothes and takes videos. Speaking of the reasons for remodeling old clothes by herself, she said that it is not only to save money, but also to "smelly beauty".
【Contemporary】Qiqige
I always design clothes for myself, (others) say you see that the clothes I still wear are no longer worn. If you don't dislike me, I will give it to you. I will change it when I take it back. The clothes that my two sons didn't wear at the time, the big fat pants, were very interesting. I read (study) by myself, observe some online styles, and slowly ponder it myself. In fact, it's just for myself, and it's stinking for myself. I also feel that my sense of fashion is indeed (good), a lot of (clothes) I have not worn yet.
[Explanation] It's not easy to get in touch with the Internet at this age, but it starts out naturally. When she first came to Beijing, she had set up a stall selling handicrafts she made. Because of her fashionable dress, young people often call her "cool" grandma. Taking videos and uploading them on the Internet is also their inspiration.
【Contemporary】Qiqige
When I came to Beijing in 2010, my life was a bit harder than it is now. Just carry these cloth tiger pillows I made, little cloth tiger or something, and hit the floor stall. I met students from the Film School and the Communication University, saying that grandma you do these things are particularly attractive. I went out to wear some clothes or something, all young people said that grandma is awesome and cool. Later, I felt how well I recorded my life. After having a mobile phone in 2016, it is convenient to shoot by yourself.
[Commentary] After groping and learning, Qiqige successively opened accounts on multiple social platforms, singing, dancing, eating breakfast, making handicrafts... As long as it is a happy thing in life, she likes to take pictures. She feels that sharing life with "children" on the Internet can infect them and bring happiness to herself.
【Contemporary】Qiqige
I think it’s very interesting to myself. Sometimes I take photos of those eating and other things, and (shooting clothes) I show off how beautiful I am. I usually don't have time to wear it, and I walk back and forth to grow vegetables in the yard. So many people really didn't expect it. I understand now, the main thing is that people are moving toward you. Many people say that, I am like you when I am old, but my mentality is getting better and better.
[Explanation] As an elderly "North Drifter", Qiqige lives in a rented house with her son. The conditions are not good, but she rarely mentions these. In her opinion, the joy of life needs to be found on her own. In the future, she would like to learn more dancing, make better clothes, and make videos to share with "children".
【Contemporary】Qiqige
I'm still living in a rented house when I'm so old. I have no worries about it. I definitely have. Worry for a lifetime, you might as well be happy. Living conditions are normal, right, but I eat deliciously and sleep well. (Later) Grandma started making clothes most of the time, and filmed what she wore (video). As long as I can move, I will not give up dancing. If I can get the needle, I will not give up doing this kind of folk handicrafts, I just have the determination to encourage myself.
Wang Shibo Report from Beijing
Editor in charge: [Liu Xian]