In 1978, a father and son walked the streets of Beijing, shuttling through the times. This father and son who have traveled through time exude a strong 70s character, which is an atmosphere of the times that cannot be perfectly restored by TV dramas. For today's young people, they can only appreciate that era through the oral accounts of their parents, grandparents, and grandparents.
However, don't be fooled by the TV series, because the real life of the 70s is far more colorful than what is shown in the show.
In 1979, the children of Guilin, Guangxi Province, dressed in undamaged clothes, held in their hands belonging to that era"Four major pieces": sewing machines, radios, bicycles and mechanical watches. These four items became the symbol of the family at that time, and owning them was equivalent to today's people who have a house and a car, which aroused people's envy.
At that time, the ticking of mechanical watches accompanied people in a hurry, becoming witnesses of time. The buzz of the sewing machine reverberates throughout the community, not only as a household helper, but also as a tool for women to show off their skills. The bicycle was a means of transportation for the young people of that era, and the sound of brisk pedals echoed in the streets and alleys. The radio brings people**, news and entertainment, and becomes an indispensable companion in the family.
In 1972, in a cadre school in Heping District, Tianjin, the scene of students participating in labor was presented in front of our eyes. Although the clothes are shabby, the students' mental state is full. These students study and live hard in a difficult environment, striving for a better future.
In 1979, Guangzhou had become the forefront of the country's reform and opening up, and young migrant workers were popping up on the streets. The scene in ** makes it difficult to tell whether these young people are local migrant workers or migrant workers. It is a time of dynamism and change, and young people are on a journey to change their destiny at this moment.
In 1979, a young couple was taking pictures of seagulls, a domestic camera that was popular at the time. Digital cameras were not yet popular, and Lucky Film and Seagull cameras became the mainstream of documenting life. The young people of this era capture the beautiful moments in life with their hearts and record their youth with film.
In 1979, a slender brother in Chengdu, Sichuan, was driving a large cart to transport grain and grass. Grain and grass are not only food for cattle and horses, but also a source of nourishment for fertile farmland. This scene is reminiscent of a bygone time, where hard-working people worked hard in a difficult environment to bring a good harvest season to their hometown.
Back in 1972, a child in Shanghai was playing with glass beads. Glass beads have become a common childhood memory for Chinese children born in the 70s, 80s and 90s, and this simple and fun game carries countless good memories.
In 1978, in a primary school classroom in Guangzhou, a teacher was teaching students abacus. Now, more than four decades later, calculators have long replaced abacus, and technological advancements have changed the way people learn. This scene makes people feel that time flies, and the rapid development of technology has changed our lives.
In 1973, two broken boats floated on the Li River in Guilin, where fishermen and their families usually lived. They only go ashore when they need to buy daily necessities such as salt and oil. Such a way of life gives people a sense of the simplicity and tranquility of that era.
And in 1972, a beautiful young girl in Beijing wore fashionable clothes and showed the typical makeup of a girl in the 70s.
Although the service attitude of the salespeople in the state-run clothing stores of that era was generally poor, in this **, the girl showed a rare smile, adding a touch of color to her life.
Finally, we go back to Guilin, Guangxi Province in 1979, where an eldest lady is concentrating on making clothes, surrounded by a young mother and two children, who are the eldest lady's customers. This ** shows the warmth and mutual care between families in that era.
These 12 rare color photographs** were captured on the streets by interested foreign photographers with real perspectives. This is not a pose, but a true reflection of life in that era. Through these, we can have a deeper understanding and feel of life in the 70s, revealing the bits and pieces of memories of that era in the flow of time. What do you think? Did this give you a more real and profound understanding of life in the 70s?