A retrospective of rural nightlife in the seventies?Memories of the years to share
Changes in the rural landscape.
Time flies and winters are still cold, but the nightlife in winter has changed dramatically compared to the countryside in the '70s. Young people who have returned to the countryside have long been Xi accustomed to the amenities and colorful lifestyles of the city, and have not Xi the nightlife of the countryside. The chill of the night in the countryside seems to be in stark contrast to the bustling nightlife of the city.
In the countryside, few people use air conditioning at night, and when the weather is cold, they light a charcoal fire in the living room and set up an oven. The family gets together and grills a variety of food while watching TV, which is lively and warm. Unlike the cities, though, the nightlife in the countryside is relatively limited. Hungry and unable to order takeout, in a bad mood and unable to find friends to play with, these inconveniences make young people feel a little overwhelmed. For these young people, especially those who have grown up in the information age, the blank time of the night makes them feel extremely tormented.
However, for those who lived through the rural era of the 70s of the 20th century, the night in the countryside is a different story. The memory of them sewing insoles under the lamp is like a dream. At that time, electricity was not yet widespread, and paraffin lamps and candles were the lighting tools in the countryside. At night, each house lights a paraffin lamp, and the dim light illuminates the entire village. Although paraffin lamps emit black smoke and a pungent smell when they burn, they were a luxury item in those days of material scarcity. Some families don't even have paraffin lamps, and after eating dinner as soon as possible, the whole family washes up and goes to bed. The little ones would gather in a noisy huddle in the faint moonlight and spend the night noisily.
In the evening, they gathered in the countryside and sat in the field in front of the house, talking and laughing loudly and playing simple games. Obedient children sit next to the elders and listen to their stories. These stories often involve bandits breaking into homes disguised as their parents, or encountering bulls who go to fight only to be stabbed in the abdomen. These stories leave a lasting impression and provoke deep thought.
In addition to the storytellers, there were also a number of young men and women who gathered in the evening to talk about themselves. Although the visibility is so low that you can't even see each other's expressions clearly, it's still a rare pleasure to sit and chat together.
Country night in the seventies.
In the 70s of the 20th century, the nightlife of the peasants was completely different from today. At that time, young people had to go to the production team during the day to earn their share of the work, and only at night could they rest. The whole collective field was filled with people talking about how much work they earned during the day, or suddenly getting up and rushing home to pick up cow dung piled up in the open air. If you miss the time to pick up cow dung, the day's work will be in vain.
At that time, cow dung could be exchanged for work, which in turn could be exchanged for food and daily necessities, so farmers attached great importance to cow dung. When I get home in the evening, the family sits together and lights up the house with paraffin lamps. Adults chatted while eating, while children played noisily. A lot of families don't have a TV, so their nightlife is much simpler.
Nowadays, the night in the countryside is no longer silent, but full of energy and liveliness. People organize various activities in the evenings, such as singing, dancing, and performing sketches. These activities not only enrich the lives of farmers, but also enhance their connections and exchanges.
However, although the nightlife in rural areas is more lively, there are some problems and difficulties. For example, in winter, rural areas have no heating and can only be heated by paraffin lamps and coal fires. In addition, the infrastructure in rural areas is relatively poor, and many places do not have electricity, which also limits the development of nightlife.
In conclusion, the rural nightlife of the 70s of the 20th century was very different from what it is now. With the development and progress of society, the night lifestyle in the countryside has also changed. While the countryside may be cooler at night now, there is also more convenience and fun. Whether in the past or now, the night in the countryside is a leisure time for farmers, and an important time for farmers to rest, entertain and communicate.