Preface
Old photos are witnesses of time, and each photo carries the historical imprint and precious memories of a specific era. By watching old photos, people can travel through time and space, feel the past style and life scenes, and understand the social culture and historical events of different eras, which is of great significance for inheriting history and culture and promoting civilization exchanges.
Recently, a number of precious old photos have been edited and made public, including historical moments of various eras, from the late Qing Dynasty to the modern reform and opening up, and then to the international situation during World War II.
In these precious old photos, there are records of the social life of the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China, as well as battlefield records during World War II, customs and customs of Beijing and Shanghai, and records of major historical events at home and abroad.
1. The social customs of the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China
1.1 Family composition of the late Qing Dynasty
The first photograph was taken in the late Qing Dynasty, and the photo shows the life of an ordinary family, and you can clearly see the family composition and living conditions at that time. In the photo, the elders and children and grandchildren of the family live in the same house, there are men and women, old and young, everyone sits together and enjoys themselves, showing the traditional Chinese family concept and family structure.
In the social background at that time, the family in the late Qing Dynasty was mostly a large family model, parents and siblings and children lived in the same house, and the relationship between family members was very close, everyone lived and worked together, forming a deep relationship between families, friendships and neighbors, and this family model was also an important part of traditional Chinese culture, which had a profound impact on cultivating children's moral cultivation and family concepts.
1.2 Street photography of Shanghai storefronts during the Republic of China
The second photograph was taken in Shanghai during the Republic of China, and is a group of precious storefront street photos, in which Shanghai Tang retains a strong Bund style and bustling commercial streets, with various antique shops and signboards that are very eye-catching, and a steady stream of pedestrians and vehicles, the whole street scene is full of strong nostalgic style.
As an open and inclusive international metropolis, Shanghai not only attracted businessmen and tourists from all over the world, but also became a meeting place of various cultures and trends of thought at home and abroad, promoting commercial, cultural and social changes in the process of China's modernization, and having an important impact on China's modern history.
1.3 Beijing street style
The third photo takes us back to Beijing during the Republic of China, the photo is the street style at that time, you can clearly see the life scenes and architectural style in the Beijing hutongs, there are the unique courtyard houses and arcade buildings in the old Beijing hutongs, and there are also residents and hawkers walking back and forth on the streets at that time, the whole picture is full of strong Beijing flavor and nostalgia.
Through this set of old photos of the streets of Beijing, we can feel that Beijing, as the political center of China and the ancient capital city, not only has a long history and cultural accumulation, but also carries a rich and colorful folk customs and cultural landscape, and every corner exudes a unique charm and charm, which has become a source of inspiration for photographers and artists, and has also attracted countless tourists and culture lovers to stop and watch.
2. Records of historical events at home and abroad
2.1 Naval cadets in the last years of the Qing Dynasty
The fourth photo was taken at the end of the Qing Dynasty, and in the photo is a group photo of a group of Chinese Navy cadets, all of whom are energetic and heroic, showing the good image and training state of the Chinese Navy at that time. In order to safeguard the country's maritime rights and interests and national dignity, China began the exploration and construction of naval modernization, trained a large number of outstanding naval officers and men, and laid a solid foundation for the development of the navy in the future.
2.2 Soviet troops inspect the spoils of war after the Battle of Nomenkan in 1945
The fifth photo records a scene after the Battle of Nomenkan in 1945, in which the Soviet Red Army is inspecting the German trophies, and the Soviet soldiers leaning over to watch look at each other with serious expressions, and the battlefield wreckage and military supplies behind them are piled up, which makes people sigh at the great disasters and pains brought by the war to human society.
Through such historical photos, we can more intuitively understand the international situation and the background of the war during World War II, feel the life and death tests and hard struggles of the armies of various countries in the war, and deeply reflect on the far-reaching impact of war on human society, arouse people's cherishing of peace and deep vigilance against war.
2.3 Street photography in Guangzhou in 1984
In addition to the records of international historical events, there is also a group of street photographs of Guangzhou in 1984 in these old photos, which show the living conditions and street customs of Guangzhou citizens at that time.
Through this group of old photos taken on the streets of Guangzhou, you can feel the social atmosphere and people's living conditions in the early days of China's reform and opening up, when China was in the exploration stage of building a moderately prosperous society in an all-round way, all walks of life are actively exploring and working hard, the appearance of the city and the lives of the people have undergone earth-shaking changes, this historical change and development achievements are inseparable from the joint efforts and dedication of the people of all ethnic groups across the country.
3. Multicultural exchange and understanding
3.1 Sikh Community
In this collection of old photographs, there is also a set of records of the Sikh community, in which the Sikhs are dressed in distinctive costumes and veils and walk the streets, maintaining their customs while blending into the local multicultural environment, which has become a unique part of the city's social life.
Through this group of photos, you can feel the exchange and integration between different ethnic groups and cultures, the tolerance and respect of local residents for the Sikh people, and the integration and contribution of the Sikhs to the local society.
3.2 Propaganda poster "Chairman Mao and Commander-in-Chief Zhu" in the early 1950s
In addition to the inheritance and development of national culture, there are also some records of propaganda culture and artistic creation in these old photos, such as a propaganda poster "Chairman Mao and Commander-in-Chief Zhu" in the early 1950s, in which Chairman Mao Zedong and Commander-in-Chief Zhu De are heroic, with magnificent mountains and rivers and the people behind them, and the picture is very infectious and artistic.
Such propaganda posters are not only the spiritual symbols of the socialist revolution and construction at that time, but also the deep nostalgia and praise of the artists for the great men and revolutionary martyrs of the times.
epilogue
These precious old photos freeze the social life and historical events of different eras in front of the lens, allowing people to feel the vicissitudes of history and the various situations of the world as if they were there, and also provide valuable information and inspiration for the historical research and cultural inheritance of future generations.
By viewing these old photos, we can have a more comprehensive understanding of the historical heritage and cultural diversity, realize the inevitability of history and the importance of reality, and draw strength and wisdom from them, so as to contribute our own thinking and actions to promote the peaceful development and civilization progress of human society.
It is hoped that these precious historical moments can be effectively protected and inherited, so that more people can appreciate and learn, arouse their love for history and a beautiful vision for the future, and also look forward to creating more historical moments that belong to the contemporary era through the joint efforts of one person, leaving valuable memories and inspirations, and contributing positive energy and the wisdom of Chinese culture to the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind.