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The destruction of Huang Jiaju's tombstone
In the early morning of the 19th, the tombstone of Wong Ka Kui in the Chinese permanent cemetery in Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong, was damaged by a man.
The man was armed with a hammer and struck the tombstone violently, causing the posthumous photo on the tombstone to be destroyed. The act was recorded on the phone by another person at the scene and subsequently circulated on social networking sites.
The spread of the video and photos quickly provoked a backlash from netizens and fans, many of whom expressed outrage and unacceptability. The police quickly intervened after receiving the report and eventually arrested two men, aged 15 and 23, in connection with the case.
The motives and consequences of the men involved
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The motives for the actions of the two arrested men have not been disclosed, but their actions have already attracted widespread attention and condemnation from society. As the lead singer of the band Beyond, Huang Jiaju's music and spirit have influenced a generation.
The destruction of the tombstone is not only disrespectful to Huang Jiaju personally, but also hurts the feelings of the majority of fans. After the incident, Huang Jiaju's teammates Huang Guanzhong and Ye Shirong expressed their anger and condemnation of the incident through the media.
Huang Guanzhong said in an interview that the act of destroying the graves of the deceased is extremely inappropriate and may have serious consequences. Ye Shirong posted on social media, emphasizing that the two men must be severely punished by the law.
Records of historical destruction of tombstones
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This is not the first time that Huang Jiaju's tombstone has been damaged. According to historical records, the tombstone has been defaced and vandalized several times. The most recent vandalism occurred on July 9, 2019, when fans went to pay their respects to find the tombstone damaged.
These successive acts of vandalism not only damage the tombstones themselves, but also reflect the lack of respect for cultural heritage and historical figures in society. Every time a sabotage incident occurs, it will arouse widespread public attention and discussion, but it does not seem to be effective in preventing the recurrence of similar incidents.
Reflection on the protection of cultural heritage in society
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The continuous destruction of Huang Jiaju's tombstone has triggered a deep reflection on the protection of cultural heritage. Cultural heritage is not only a witness to history, but also a symbol of the national spirit.
The graves of public figures, especially those of influential musicians like Huang Jiaju, should be treated with more respect and protection. All sectors of society, including governments, legal institutions and the public, need to work together to strengthen the protection of cultural heritage and prevent similar disrespectful behaviour from happening again.
Controversial summary
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The destruction of Huang Jiaju's tombstone is not only disrespectful to a musical legend, but also a challenge to social and cultural values.
Although those involved have been arrested, the underlying issue behind the incident – how to protect and respect cultural heritage – is still worth pondering.
The incident sparked widespread discussion on social media, with different voices and perspectives intertwined, reflecting the complexity and pluralism of society in the preservation of cultural heritage. We hope that through such discussions, we can promote society to take more solid steps in the protection of cultural heritage.