China News Service, Xi'an, March 16 (Reporter Mei Yilong) In the home of Xue Yong, a citizen of Xi'an, there are nearly 5,000 black and white old photos, mainly family portraits.
"The old photos freeze the happiness and memories of each family and witness the happy faces of Chinese people in different periods." Xue Yong told a reporter from Chinanews.com that the photos span hundreds of years of history from the late Qing Dynasty to the modern era.
The picture shows Xue Yong collating old photos.
Photo by Mei Yitaki
It is understood that Xue Yong, 58 years old this year, is a collector and photography enthusiast. He likes to go to the antique market to "Taobao" on weekdays. 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.
The picture shows the old family portrait photos collected by Xue Yong.
Photo by Mei Yitaki
"Old photos record the history of the past few generations and their living conditions. Collecting these photos can restore the basic situation at that time, and it will help future generations to understand the background of the times." Xue Yong said, the old photos reflect People's life in different periods, the details of dress, hair accessories, etc. changed with different times, which are true portrayals of life at that time.
The picture shows the old family portrait photos collected by Xue Yong.
Photo by Mei Yitaki
The reporter saw in Xue Yong's house that these old photos were sorted in paper boxes in chronological order, and most of them were well preserved.
Xue Yong said that through old photos, it can be seen that Chinese people have always valued family affection and cherish the moment of reunion. This is the "family tradition" that has been passed down to this day.
At the same time, the old family portrait photos also record China's development and changes, which shows that people's lives are getting better and better.
The picture shows the old family portrait photos collected by Xue Yong.
Photo by Mei Yitaki
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, a poem entitled "Reunion" is written with a pen. The content of the poem recalls the life of this family from the war era to the peaceful era. The situation, as well as good wishes and expectations for future life.
The picture shows the old family portrait photos collected by Xue Yong.
Photo by Mei Yitaki
"The back of this photo records that this family has been scattered in various places in the motherland since 1938. Some of them were on the Anti-Japanese Frontier and some were teaching in the countryside. Until 1950, this family reunited and took a family portrait together." Xue Yong said that at that time, people gathered less and more, and family photos were particularly precious.
If you have the opportunity, I am willing to give this photo to their descendants, so that their descendants can understand the story of the family at that time.
The collection of old photos for more than 20 years has made Xue Yong feel a lot. For this reason, Xue Yong is collecting family portrait photos and story articles, and intends to compile the collected photos and stories into an album for people to show. Xue Yong said that every photo is a "specimen" of time, and they are bound into a book for a souvenir. When people are lamenting the ruthless passing of the years, fortunately, there are photos that freeze the years, leaving clues to the past, and regaining the "golden years". (Finish)