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2012, Arts and Entertainment , 3rd prize stories , Huimin Kuang
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The Return of the Native

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Residents of Mao’s hometown display souvenirs that they have kept from the time of his rule, on the anniversary of his birthday in 2008.
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The Return of the Native

26 December 2008

Kunstwerke über Mao Zedong, den Gründer der Volksrepublik China, werden wieder populär. In Zeiten von Maos Kulturrevolution sah man das Errichten von Mao-Statuen als ein Zeichen der Loyalität.

 

 

Shaoshan, Xiangtan, Hunan, China

Residents of Mao’s hometown display souvenirs that they have kept from the time of his rule, on the anniversary of his birthday in 2008. Artworks depicting Mao Zedong, the founder of the People’s Republic of China, are experiencing a resurgence in popularity. During Mao’s ‘Cultural Revolution’, erecting statues of him was seen as a way of showing loyalty. The slightest defect could incur strict penalties. Most statues of Mao came down when the ‘Cultural Revolution’ ended in 1977. But there are many people who still regard him as a demigod and believe that the images can bring good fortune or dispel evil. Mao’s birthday, on 26 December, is marked by public processions and festivities.

La mayoría de estatuas de Mao perdieron valor al finalizar la «Revolución Cultural» en 1977. No obstante, muchas personas todavía lo consideran un semidiós y creen que las imágenes pueden proporcionar fortuna o ahuyentar a los malos espíritus. El 26 de diciembre, aniversario de Mao, se celebran procesiones públicas y festividades.

 

Regain de popularité des œuvres d’art représentant Mao Zedong, le fondateur de la République populaire de Chine. Pendant la « Révolution culturelle » de Mao, le fait d’ériger une statue en son honneur était considéré comme une marque de loyauté. Mais le moindre petit défaut pouvait entraîner de sévères sanctions. Si les statues de Mao ont presque toutes été détruites à la fin de la « Révolution culturelle » en 1977, il est encore considéré par beaucoup comme un demi-dieu et son image porterait chance ou éloignerait le mal. Des processions et des festivités ont lieu le jour de la naissance de Mao, le 26 décembre.

Le opere d’arte raffiguranti Mao Tse-tung, fondatore della Repubblica Popolare Cinese, vivono un ritorno di popolarità. Durante la “rivoluzione culturale” di Mao, erigere statue del politico era considerato un segno di lealtà. Gran parte delle statue di Mao sono state rimosse alla fine della rivoluzione culturale nel 1977. Ma molti ancora lo considerano un semidio e credono che la sua immagine possa portare fortuna o scacciare il male. Il 26 dicembre, suo giorno di nascita, si svolgono cortei e festeggiamenti pubblici.

Kunst die de grondlegger van de Volksrepubliek China Mao Zedong uitbeeldt, beleeft een heropleving in populariteit. Tijdens Mao’s ‘Culturele Revolutie’ werd het oprichten van zijn standbeeld als een teken van loyaliteit beschouwd. De geringste onvolkomenheid kon tot strenge straffen leiden. De meeste beelden van Mao werden neergehaald aan het einde van de ‘Culturele Revolutie’ in 1977. Maar nog altijd zien veel mensen hem als een halfgod en geloven dat zijn beeltenis geluk brengt en het kwaad verjaagt. Mao’s verjaardag op 26 december wordt met publieke optochten en feestelijkheden gevierd. 

Произведения искусства, изображающие Мао Цзэдуна, вновь популярны в Китае. Во время «культурной революции» создание статуй Мао Цзэдуна рассматривалось как демонстрация лояльности. Большая часть статуй Мао была уничтожена после конца «культурной революции» в 1977 году. Но есть множество людей, которые до сих пор считают его полубогом и верят, что его изображения могут принести удачу или отвести несчастья. День рождения Мао, 26 декабря, отмечается массовыми шествиями и празднованиями.

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Shaoshan, Xiangtan, Hunan, China

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Shutter speed: 1/50 sec
ISO: 400
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Focal Length: 24 mm
Canon EOS 5D
Camera: Canon EOS 5D

Canon EF 24-105 mm f/4L IS USM lens
Lens: Canon EF 24-105 mm f/4L IS USM lens

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Huimin Kuang

Huimin Kuang
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Kuang Huiming was born in Baotou City, Inner Mongolia in 1964, and took up photography in 1989. Seven years later, he was honored as one of the Top Ten Photographers in Hunan Province. In 2004, photos from a special project on miners were exhibited in Beijing, helping Kuang earn a place in the Top Ten Photographers in China. In 2006, his Portraits of Miners project was selected to be shown across 30 different media outlets, including CCTV.
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Huang Jianglu newspaper

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