Cigarettes have long been regarded as an indispensable thing in people's lives, and for some people, their dependence is self-evident. In China, cigarettes have a long history, and with the evolution of the times, they are also constantly innovating.
If you've ever seen cigarettes in the 70s, you're approaching the age of a sixtieth year.
In the last century, luxury brand cigarettes were also graded, and the higher the cigarette, the more different the taste from the cheaper cigarettes. However, cigarettes are undoubtedly harmful to health, and their original form is derived from opium.
However, opium is extremely destructive to human health, so people began to look for something that would both mitigate the damage to the human body and be similar to cigarettes. Eventually, the advent of cigarettes sparked a cult following, and many people had a soft spot for it.
In the early days, people smoked mainly dry tobacco and hookah, which only needed to be rolled up with paper and lit on a fire to enjoy.
It turns out that Chinese smokers smoke local tobacco, which is relatively rough and inconvenient to carry. However, this situation changed in the early 20th century, when Europe and the United States invented foreign cigarettes and introduced them to China.
At first, the Chinese were not interested in this smoke and were not even willing to buy it. In order to promote foreign cigarettes and make profits, European and American businessmen began to give cigarettes on a large scale, which also made cigarettes gradually popular.
In fact, European and American businessmen prepared a lot of foreign goods, but only cigarettes were the most profitable. There are even businessmen who specialize in building factories in China to make cigarettes. However, as time went on, the business of these factories deteriorated and eventually even had to be transferred.
In bustling big cities such as Shanghai, you can see all kinds of expensive cigarettes, among which the good ones are Zhonghua, Daqianmen, Peony, etc., but if you want to buy cigarettes in the last century, you have to redeem cigarette tickets.
Because of the filter and the smell of the smoke, the Phoenix cigarette was considered the best cigarette of its time. Therefore, good cigarettes are not so easy to buy, they are often associated with elements such as family visits, exchange, scarcity, etc.
In the last century, Phoenix brand cigarettes were a hot topic, from 1945, ** high, only the rich can enjoy. Lu Xiaoman also became famous because of this, and the Phoenix cigarettes she smoked were not at her own expense, but two boxes of ** given every month.
In that era, the ** of a cigarette was already as high as 69 yuan, which was extremely expensive at the time. And Phoenix cigarettes are the best among them, and sometimes ** will be higher.
In the cinema, as soon as you light the phoenix cigarette, its fragrance will fill the entire cinema, and even the wrapper of the cigarette will give off an intoxicating fragrance.
Although Phoenix cigarettes are expensive and many people can't afford them, if they can get a wrapper, people will also be immersed in their fragrance and find it difficult to extricate themselves.
With the change of the times, people are no longer satisfied with cigarettes with only filters and flavors, and Phoenix cigarettes have gradually faded out of people's memory. Nowadays, peony cigarettes have become a representative of luxury goods, and the ** of a pack of cigarettes reached four corners and nine points in that era, which was unaffordable for many people.
Parents are eager for their children to succeed and sometimes expect their children to grow up to be able to afford red-shelled peony cigarettes. Because the packaging shell of this cigarette is red.
Shanghai Cigarette Factory: A symbol of the rise of cigarettes in China. Originated from the cigarette factory set up in China by European and American businessmen, it has now become a local enterprise in China. There are many brands, such as Zhonghua, Phoenix, Peony, etc., which have been repeatedly praised, and the Chinese brand has stood the test of time, and its name has been passed down to this day. "
The name of Chinese cigarettes, which originated in the last century, spanned two centuries and is still active in the public eye. Originally, Zhonghua cigarettes were produced by the Shanghai Zhonghua Tobacco Company, hence the name "Zhonghua".
As soon as it was launched, Zhonghua Cigarette was warmly welcomed by the market, largely because of its name and origin. After all, many cigarettes are foreign brands, only Zhonghua is completely made in China, and the name is also closely related to the motherland.
Therefore, pumping China is a manifestation of pride.
Chinese cigarettes, because of the best gifts and the reception of VIPs and famous, its unique taste, fresh aroma, and unique Chinese red packaging, have won the love of many smokers.
Huabiao of China Cigarette Center highlights the distinctive characteristics of its Chinese characteristics and perfectly interprets the essence of "China's No. 1 brand of national tobacco". Therefore, Chinese cigarettes are not only a unique enjoyment of taste, but also a symbol of status, and have become the first choice of high-end smokers.
Since the birth of Chinese cigarettes in 1951, its reputation has always existed in people's hearts and has endured. In addition to China, there is also the brand of Platinum Dragon, which also enjoyed a good reputation in the last century.
In 1905, the Jane brothers founded the Tobacco Company, and the Platinum Dragon was born. In this company, in addition to Platinum Dragon, there are also brands such as **Dragon, Red Gold Dragon, Pegasus, Double Happiness, and Greater China.
Pegasus and Platinum Dragon are two of the company's most well-known products, both of which are considered premium. Among them, the cigarettes of the platinum dragon are very expensive, and even its packaging box is extremely precious.
However, despite the small sales of cigarettes at first, this company still produced a small number of cigarettes. Although there were not many smokers at the time, entertainment facilities were indispensable.
In those days, entertainment facilities were scarce, and cigarette brands became a rare entertainment tool, and some people even collected them as "playing cards". The "cigarette card" is more valuable, though, because it can only be found in cigarette boxes, and there is only one.
In contrast, "playing cards" can be bought among small traders, but it is expensive. Therefore, the brand of Platinum Dragon's cigarettes was very valuable at the time, and even very high.
However, with the advent of game cards, the value of cigarette brands was no longer valued and even became a piece of history. In the midst of this era, the sales of Platinum Dragon have also changed.
Therefore, the person in charge of Platinum Dragon approached Du Baolin, hoping that he could help promote it to change the sales situation.
Thanks to the help of the comedian, the sales of Platinum Dragon are gradually**. However, platinum dragon cigarettes are now hard to find. In addition to the platinum dragon and the Chinese family, Double Happiness is also a luxury cigarette, which was sold for as much as $13 that year5 yuan a piece, which is difficult for ordinary people to afford.
In the 60-70s of the 20th century, cigarettes sold amazingly, and many cigarettes became famous, among which there were many luxury goods. Behind these well-known cigarettes, Nanyang Tobacco Company occupies the majority of the market share, but in Henan, Jitu Tobacco Company also produces high-end cigarettes.
* Ye, a product of the times born in 1951, coinciding with the beginning of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea. Its appearance seems to give a new meaning to war and arouse people's blood and passion for war.
At that time, many soldiers of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea smoked ** leaves, because it was printed with the words "Defend the Home and Defend the Country" on the packaging, and every word seemed to encourage and boost the morale of the soldiers.
Writer Wang Xiaobo also recalled that era in this way, he said: "At that time, the one who could accompany the soldiers to resist US aggression and aid Korea was ** Ye. "Although ** leaf is only a kind of tobacco, the words on the packaging box are of great significance.
They are not only designed by merchants for sale, but also embody the spirit and beliefs of that era. *The reason why Ye can shine is not only because it conforms to the characteristics of that era, but also because it can adapt to the changes of the times.
Although it is not really a luxury, it still stands out among the many cigarettes with its own characteristics and qualities. Overall, the leaf is not just a cigarette, but also a symbol of culture and spirituality.
It bears witness to the changes of history and inspires people to move forward towards higher goals.
With the end of the war, China entered a new period of production and construction, and the second generation of products was born. **Ye's slogan was replaced with "increase production", accurately grasping the pulse of the times.
*Ye's slogan changes very frequently, keeps pace with the times, and sometimes even writes ***'s quotations on cigarette packs. Although the positioning of ** Ye may not be as high as that of Phoenix and Zhonghua, its market sales have always been stable.
*Leaf cigarettes have become the first choice of many smokers because of their unique flavor and mild taste, and they are close to the people and can be affordable by most people. In addition, coupled with the slogan in line with the times, **Ye quickly became popular in the market, and even became a leader among local cigarette brands.
At that time, **Ye almost monopolized the sales of cigarettes in the Henan market and was deeply loved by the local people.
As a cigarette with a deep historical heritage, Daqianmen has maintained its noble status since its birth in 1916, and compared with many other lesser-known cigarettes, Daqianmen is still widely loved by consumers and favored by the market.
In the changing times, many cigarettes have been forgotten, but the name "Daizenmen" is remembered by many people. In the early days of production, Daqianmen was very popular in Shanghai.
However, Daqianmen is not a domestic product and has been controlled by foreign merchants for a long time. It was not until 1952 that it was accepted as a state-owned cigarette. The name of Daqianmen is related to the Zhengyang Tower of Tiananmen Square in Beijing, and the main gate of the Ming and Qing dynasties was called Qianmen, which is also the name of Daqianmen cigarettes.
In fact, there were many cigarettes that were produced at the same time as the Great Front Gate, such as the Old Knife Cigarettes, but it was still the Big Front Gate that was ultimately remembered. However, as a foreign brand, Laodao cigarettes have foreign characteristics in their packaging, which makes it difficult for many domestic consumers to accept them for a while.
Fortunately, Laodao cigarettes later changed their name and changed their packaging to become Labor brand cigarettes, which allowed sales to gradually increase.
Although Daqianmen did well in the market, the subsequent problem of fake cigarettes tarnished its reputation and people's trust gradually declined. Daqianmen cigarettes gradually changed from the original high-end brand to a regular brand.
However, despite this dilemma, the big front door is still one of the more successful cigarettes among the many cigarettes. After all, in the last century, many cigarettes were carried"Great"words, but most of them eventually disappeared.
Only the reputation of the Great Front Gate has survived to this day, and even now when it comes to cigarettes, people still remember the Great Front Gate. The cigarettes of the Nanyang enterprises are also very well-known among them"Double happiness"Cigarettes are attracting even more attention.
Its birth is very interesting.
When someone from the top of Nanyang got married, they decided to print the word "double happiness" on the cigarettes they produced, and so the "double happiness" cigarette was born. The emergence of this brand in the Chinese social environment just satisfies people's pursuit of rebellion and festivity, and arouses a strong desire to buy.
However, the cigarette industry is fiercely competitive, and European and American businessmen are eyeing it. In the process, the rise of Chinese brands of cigarettes has seized market resources, and foreign companies have accused Double Happiness Cigarettes of similarity to foreign cigarettes and demanded that sales be stopped.
Due to the intervention of foreign forces, Double Happiness Cigarettes suffered serious attacks, and even Nanyang Enterprises was on the verge of bankruptcy. Fortunately, however, someone stepped forward to save Nanyang Enterprises.
Despite the huge blow to Nanyang Enterprises, its employees have not given up and they are always looking for opportunities to return to the market. Finally, at the moment of the outbreak of the Xinhai Revolution in 1911, Double Happiness appeared in people's eyes again.
Nanyang Enterprises announced a new slogan, advocating that all Chinese people should smoke domestic cigarettes. This move has regained recognition of Double Happiness Cigarettes in all walks of life. However, the war continued and the number of smokers gradually decreased, which also brought the situation of Nanyang enterprises to a low point again.
However, with the establishment of the People's Republic of China, foreign cigarettes were withdrawn from the market, and Double Happiness was reborn again. Although Double Happiness has experienced many difficulties and troughs, from being unoptimistic to appearing in the market many times, in the end, it still ushered in the dawn.
After the founding of the People's Republic of China, the sales of Double Happiness cigarettes began to rise steadily.
Double happiness is no longer just a cigarette, it is a spiritual symbol of optimism. It bears witness to China's perseverance in the face of wars and setbacks, and also represents the spiritual outlook of the Chinese nation's unremitting self-improvement and rise in adversity.
The unique word "Xi" means that life is getting better and better, and the country's development is thriving, which perfectly interprets the meaning of "Xi". The spirit of double happiness has evolved from a cigarette to a cigarette that carries the national spirit.
Although many cigarettes have become history, their spirit and name are still fresh and unforgettable.