Class of 1982 graduate

Author: La Jiadu
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: Twenty years ago, a group of young people left their university campuses; twenty years later, they entered universities singing "Young Friends Meet"; twenty years later, they listened to their own sons sing "Fahrenheit 9/11" and "Northeasterners Are All Livings," perhaps the only thing connecting them is the voice of Luo Dayou. For those who entered university in 1977 and 1978, after the Cultural Revolution and the restoration of the college entrance examination, the song "In Another 20 Years, We Will Meet Again, Great Motherland, How Beautiful It Will Be" has echoed in their hearts ever since they graduated in 1982. After 20 years, the "Class of 1982" has left a reverse film in the mirror of national history. In a certain sense, the Class of 1982 can be said to have been the beneficiaries of the policy of rectifying chaos and reforming and opening up. Back then, they entered university with a deep hatred for the extreme leftism, authoritarianism, and injustice of the Cultural Revolution, and with the determination to fight for a just society. Due to their own efforts and opportunities, many of them have now achieved success. The achievements of this generation are indeed special and noteworthy. However, it should also be understood that this can only be attributed to a small extent to their talent and hard work, and to a greater extent, it is merely a byproduct of the suffering and sacrifices of the entire nation and their peers. In this sense, one can raise the issue of responsibility and obligation for the lucky graduates of 1982. This generation will surely fade away with time, but the concept of "Class of 1982" may remain in history. Perhaps, among these people, there will be upright individuals who become the backbone of the nation, making this concept more positive and glorious.