Old Street Stories

Author: Lu Hai
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: History speaks in silence, and the departed are ever fleeting. Today's cities are ever-changing and bustling. Yet, by brushing away the dust of history, we still need to draw nourishment from the "context" of urban history. Looking back from the starting point of the 21st century, although the historical backdrop has gradually receded, the cultural character and heritage bestowed upon the city by history continue to extend forward. Embracing all, tolerant and inclusive, with the steps of the new century, a vibrant and dynamic Qingdao, a Qingdao full of humanistic charm, has stood tall along the azure eastern coast. The old buildings and streets are like the elders of the city. They have weathered the vicissitudes of time, witnessed the rise and fall of history, and borne witness to the city's transformations. And Mr. Lu Hai's works, "Tales of Old Buildings," "Tales of Old Streets," and "Old Qingdao Stories," truly record the little-known stories of over 100 old houses and streets in the old district over the past century, as well as the many unforgettable and reflective personal experiences he has lived through. They vividly reflect the veins of the city's historical and cultural context, imprinting the the city has taken.