In 1988, Qi Shufang led the entire crew of "Outwitting Tiger Mountain", and stayed in a foreign country without looking back on the excuse of going to the United States to perform.
More than 30 people have no nostalgia for the motherland where they were born and raised, and even brazenly seek asylum in the United States. [Shocked]
This news was like a thunderbolt from the sky, and it instantly plunged the entire Shanghai cultural system into an unprecedented shock, and everyone was surprised by their "defection".
Why on earth are they doing this? Is it a distortion of interest or is it driven by others?
To this day, this "good show" of that year is still being discussed in China......
Qi Shufen, the leader of "Outwitting Tiger Mountain".
At that time, Qi Shufen was full of scenery, and everywhere she went, there were applause and flowers.
Her performance was not only loved by the audience, but also highly praised by masters such as Mei Lanfang. It can be said that in the opera industry, she has reached a height that many people can't reach.
But people always seem to have the heart to pursue higher and farther, and these fireworks and applause that are envied in the eyes of others are no more ordinary for Qi Shufen.
After all, unlike those children from poor families who work hard to climb up, Qi Shufen grew up in a wealthy family since she was a child, and she didn't have to worry about eating and drinking.
When other children work for their parents early to earn money to support the family, she can enjoy all the good conditions of the family with peace of mind, and even learn the drama that has been passed down from generation to generation in the family.
Seeing far and wide, this can't be said to be a bad thing, after all, these conditions have indeed cultivated such an excellent artist as her, and it can be said that she has already achieved a lot at a young age.
I'd rather endure infamy through the ages than stay in the United States
But there are also drawbacks, that is, high morale, this kind of ambitious behavior, coupled with their own vanity, wanting to fight for the best of everything, and even betraying the motherland.
So when the crew of "Outwitting Tiger Mountain" got the opportunity to perform in the United States, Qi Shufen signed up without hesitation.
She wants to see the outside world, and wants her opera art to go abroad and be recognized by more people.
After receiving this opportunity, Qi Shufen was very happy, with her years of stage experience, her performance in the United States was very successful, and the audience responded with warm applause and praise for these artists from the East.
But what no one expected was that after this successful performance, Qi Shufen made a surprising decision - she decided to stay in the United States and not return to China.
When the news was transmitted back to China, it immediately caused an uproar.
People have speculated about what made this famous opera actor make such a decision, whether it was the temptation of money, or the pursuit of a higher artistic realm, or some other reason?
In fact, the real reason is only clear to Qi Shufen herself.
She saw a completely different artistic atmosphere and creative environment in the United States, and she felt that there were more opportunities and challenges waiting for her to explore and conquer.
And at that time, going abroad was an unattainable dream for many people, and she felt that she was lucky enough to get this opportunity, so she should take advantage of it.
Is it necessary to have a good time abroad?
There is always a huge gap between dreams and reality, and Qi Shufen's life in the United States is not as good as she imagined.
Although she has a certain status and influence in the local opera industry with her talent and hard work, she has never been able to integrate into mainstream society.
She felt lonely, lost and lost, and gradually began to miss her days in China. As time passed, Qi Shufen got older and older, and her body began to have various problems.
I am no longer young, and I can no longer be as desperate for my dreams as I was when I was young. She began to miss her family, friends, and audience, and the stage that once made her so beautiful.
Qi Shufen in her later years did not live a satisfactory life. She has no family, no friends, no regular source of income in the United States.
The once proud opera talent has also faded with the passage of time. She began to regret her original decision, regretting that she did not cherish the time and opportunities in China.
It's a pity that time can't be turned back, and there is no regret medicine to take in life. Cherish the people in front of you, cherish the present moment, cherish every opportunity and challenge, because once you miss it, you can't go back......
After 20 years, he returned to China again
In 2008, a domestic program group made a big move and invited Qi Shufen and them to return to China to perform. This is their first return after 20 years away from their motherland, and their feelings can be imagined. They traveled thousands of miles and finally set foot on the familiar land of Shanghai.
As soon as they returned to Shanghai, Qi Shufen and the others couldn't wait to reunite with their old friends and catch up with the old days. Especially Qi Shufen, she has always been thinking about one person in her heart, that is her ex-husband Gong Guotai.
After all, the two once had a relationship, and although they couldn't get together in the end, that relationship was still there.
But she never expected that as soon as Gong Guotai heard that she was coming, he actually chose to avoid it. This is really unexpected and emotional.
It is understandable that everyone has the right and desire to pursue better living conditions. But in the pursuit of these conditions, we cannot afford to lose sight of the importance of family, affection, and faithfulness.
While the pursuit of better living conditions is a normal aspiration, we must achieve it through the right ways and means.
We cannot sacrifice family, affection and faith for personal interests, which is the basic bottom line of being a human being. Otherwise, even if we gain material satisfaction, we will lose more precious things, such as the love of family, the trust of friends, and the respect of society.
On the contrary, the patriotic artist Pan Yuliang
Although there are artists like her who worship foreign countries, there are still many artists who are truly patriotic in the vast China. And Pan Yuliang is a typical example of the complete opposite.
As we mentioned earlier, Qi Shufen has been from a wealthy family since she was a child, almost without worrying about food and clothing, and enjoying all the good resources with a high heart.
Pan Yuliang has experienced the ups and downs of life since he was very young......
Born at the end of the eighteenth century, what good life could she live? The girl who was only fourteen years old was sold by her uncle to Yichun Yuan for her own benefit.
In this kind of place, she is very famous with a flowery and moon-looking face, and the old bustard is also very fond of "entrusting her with important tasks", so that she is ostensibly accompanying big customers, but in fact she is looking for information.
She didn't want to do this kind of unconscionable thing, so after meeting Pan Zanhua, a big customer, she told the other party all this.
It was her kindness that moved Pan Zanhua, not only ransomed her, but also married her as a concubine. And this series of events will also be the turning point of her real life.
Because of her husband Pan Zanhua's relationship, she met the neighbor painter Mr. Hong Ye and became his apprentice.
At first, it was because of love, but later I didn't expect that I was extremely talented in this area, and even the painter Mr. Hong Ye praised three points.
In the world of art, Pan Yuliang has found his true self. She was eager to learn and constantly improve her artistic attainments.
In 1918, Pan Yuliang was admitted to the Shanghai Art College, and at that time, she was like an uncarved piece of jade, full of desire and pursuit of art.
At school, she showed an amazing talent for drawing and painting, which made everyone look at her.
After graduation, thanks to the recommendation of President Liu Haisu, Pan Yuliang got the opportunity to go to France to study oil painting, which was undoubtedly a major turning point in her life.
In France, Pan Yuliang is like a fish in water, she studies hard, and constantly absorbs the nutrients of art. Along the way, Pan Yuliang's artistic path can be described as smooth.
However, life doesn't always go so smoothly. In 1928, when Pan Yuliang graduated from the oil painting major and was preparing to further his studies in sculpture, news of political turmoil came from China.
Pan Zanhua was removed from his post as customs inspector, leaving Pan Yuliang without his only source of income. During that time, she had an extremely difficult time, often going to class hungry. At one point, she even fainted in class due to excessive hunger.
But just when Pan Yuliang was at her most difficult, fate brought her an unexpected surprise.
When she woke up, she learned that her oil painting "Nude Girl" had won the third prize at the Modern Eurasian Art Exhibition! This news was undoubtedly an affirmation of her talent and an encouragement to her perseverance.
As her nine-year study abroad was coming to an end, Pan Yuliang received a letter of appointment from President Liu Haisu, inviting her to return to China to serve as the director and tutor of the Painting Research Office of Shanghai Art College.
This news made Pan Yuliang very excited, and she couldn't wait to return to her homeland and contribute to her painting career.
Her talent and hard work were recognized, and she gradually made her mark in the art world. Her work is full of unique charm and is loved by people.
I know that my artistic achievements are inseparable from the nourishment of the motherland and the edification of national culture. Therefore, she has always closely linked her art with patriotic feelings, expressing her love for the motherland and the promotion of the national spirit with her brushes.
As time passed, Pan Yuliang's fame grew. Her works have gone abroad and into the world. She has become the pride of Chinese art and let the world see the charm and power of Chinese art.
Pan Yuliang was not complacent. She has always maintained a humble heart, constantly exploring and innovating. She used her artistic practice to interpret her dedication to art and love for her motherland until the last moment of her life.
In her tortuous and glorious life, although most of the time was spent in a foreign country, her deep attachment and longing for her motherland never stopped.
No matter how difficult life is, no matter how many setbacks she encounters, she always firmly walks on the path of art and uses her brushes and talents to win glory for her motherland.
Finally, I would like to say
One is to betray the motherland for better conditions, and the other is to return to China for development after studying hard, the two are completely different and have different meanings.
Their life choices show us different values and pursuits.
Pan Yuliang's patriotic feelings and persistent pursuit of art are deeply admired, and she uses her actions to interpret what a real artist is;
Qi Shufen's choices show us the diversity and complexity of life, and everyone has the right to make their own choices, but these choices can also have a profound impact on our lives and careers.
As a Chinese, while pursuing your dreams and career, you must always remember your roots and origins, never forget your original intention, and strengthen your beliefs.
What do you think about this?
Information sources:
North Net - "Peking Opera Performance Artist Qi Shufang: The People of the Motherland Have Not Forgotten Me"
North Net - "Peking Opera Performance Artist Qi Shufang: I Will Always Be Chinese"
Pan Yuliang (Chinese Modern and Contemporary Painter, Sculptor, Art Educator)_Baidu Encyclopedia (baidu.com)
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