[Explanation] Old photos freeze the happiness and memories of each family.
In Xue Yong’s home in Xi’an, there are nearly 5,000 old black and white photos of this kind, mainly family portraits. The background of the photos spans hundreds of years from the late Qing Dynasty to the modern era, witnessing the happiness of Chinese people in different periods. face.
58-year-old Xue Yong is a collector and photography enthusiast. He likes to go to the antique market to collect collections. By chance, he found old photos very interesting and collected them for more than 20 years.
The content of these old photos are basically family portraits taken during festivals, celebrations, birthdays, etc. Some photos still have text information behind them, such as the time, location, person, and reason of the photo.
[Concurrent] Xue Yong, collector of old photos
While collecting other antique lamps, I also like this collection of old photos, especially this collection of old family portraits.
I think this old photo records the history of our past generations and their living conditions, so we can witness history through collections and restore the state at that time, so we understand the times for our descendants The background will help.
[Explanation] The reporter saw at Xue Yong's house that these old photos were packed in 6 or 7 paper boxes in chronological order, some photos were mounted in photo frames, and some photos were sealed in plastic and preserved intact.
Xue Yong said that the old photos "memory" life in different periods. It can be seen that the Chinese have always valued family affection and cherish the reunion moment. This is the family tradition that has been passed down to this day.
At the same time, family photos also record the changes in Chinese history, which shows that people's lives are getting better and better.
The photo freezes the beautiful moment, and the story behind it is even more memorable.
Xue Yong told reporters that among the many old photos, there is a family portrait that is impressive. On the back of the photo is a free poem entitled "Reunion" written in a pen. The content of the poem recalls the family from the war era to the peaceful era. Life conditions, and good wishes and expectations for future life.
[Concurrent] Xue Yong, collector of old photos
There is a family photo in the photo, which impressed me very much. It was their home, which was scattered in various places in the motherland in 1938. Some of them went to fight in the Anti-Japanese War, and some went to teach in the countryside. Up.
In 1950, when their family was reunited, I took this family portrait. If I had the opportunity, I could also give this photo to their offspring, so that their offspring could understand the difficult and difficult stories of their family in the past. .
Then through the photos, I think back to their happy moments.
[Commentary] Currently, Xue Yong is collecting family portrait photos and story articles, and will show the collected photos and story compilation albums to people.
Xue Yong said that every old photo is a "specimen" of time. While people lament the relentless passing of the years, fortunately there are photos that freeze the years, leaving clues to the past, and regaining the "golden years". .
Reporter Mei Yilong reports from Xi'an
Editor in charge: [Liu Xian]