This is August 1961, a heavy day, the funeral of Mei Lanfang, the "master of Peking Opera", was held in Beijing. These rare old photos capture the solemn and sad scene. From the photos, we can see that the atmosphere of the memorial service is solemn and solemn, and the scene is very grandly arranged.
Mr. Chen personally served as the chief priest, his face was full of grief and respect, and he was obviously deeply saddened by the passing of this remarkable artist, and more than 2,000 people stood silently inside and outside the mourning hall to mourn this great artist. Their faces were full of grief, many people had tears in their eyes, and after silently mourning, people lined up in turn to slowly look at Mei Lanfang's remains.
Although the clarity of the photo is not high, we can still see that at the last moment of her life, Mei Lanfang's face appeared very calm and gentle, as if she was just sleeping quietly, rather than leaving us forever.
Next to his coffin, wreaths and couplets sent by people from all walks of life are placed, each of which carries endless sorrow and respect. In their own ways, people express their nostalgia and admiration for this great artist.
As we all know, Mr. Mei Lanfang is an outstanding figure in the history of Chinese theater art, and he has made great contributions to theater art throughout his life. Mr. Mei still performed on stage many times after the liberation, and his acting skills and artistic charm have always been loved by the audience. In the eyes of many people, he was in good health and in good spirits, and it would not be a problem for him to live to the age of eighty. However, no one expected that on August 8, 1967, he suddenly suffered a myocardial infarction and left everyone because the rescue was ineffective.
The news spread throughout the country, and the whole country mourned. People have expressed their condolences and respect for this great artist. In recognition of Mr. Mei's great contribution to the cultural cause, the state personally approved the burial of his body in a gloomy wooden coffin of great value in the state treasury.
Mr. Mei's "Ten Thousand Years Blessed Land" was selected as Wanhua Mountain at the foot of Xiangshan Mountain in Beijing. It's a quiet setting with a great view, and it's a great place to rest. His cemetery was carefully designed and built to pay tribute and honor to the great artist.
Mr. Mei's life is undoubtedly a legend full of wisdom and calmness. His life path seems to be carefully paved, and every step is just right. In his life, we can hardly see the huge ups and downs and twists and turns, which may be the embodiment of his elegant, humble, and charitable character. He has no quarrel with the world, no grudge against others, no matter what the occasion, he can win the respect and love of everyone with his personality charm.
When it comes to children, Mr. Mei teaches them according to their aptitude and does not stick to traditional educational concepts. He does not force his children to inherit his own business, but encourages them to develop according to their interests and talents. This enlightened approach to education enabled his descendants to achieve excellence in their respective fields. In particular, his son Mei Baojiu is full of peach and plums, which makes the inheritance of the Mei School continue and makes great contributions to the art of Chinese opera.
Mr. Mei Lanfang's life can be called a model of "high-profile acting and low-key life". He performed virtuosity on stage and achieved unparalleled artistic achievements, but in life, he always maintained a humble and low-key attitude, not ostentatious or ostentatious. This quality is particularly valuable in today's society, and it is one of the reasons why he has won the respect of the world.
What is even more rare is that Mr. Mei has been diligent and studious all his life, constantly pursuing artistic progress. He was never satisfied with what he had achieved, and always maintained a sense of reverence for art. This spiritual quality is not only the foundation of his personal achievements, but also the source of motivation that inspires generations of cultural workers to work hard.