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21:07, 19-Feb-2018
36 Years Apart: A 24-year-old and a 60-year-old talk about life
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We interviewed a 24-year-old and a 60-year-old about being born in the Year of the Dog. Below are some of the highlights of their conversation.
Childhood Memories
In the 1950s and 60s, people were not sufficiently fed and clothed.
Seldom were there toys.
Kicking shuttlecock. Source: Douban
Kicking shuttlecock. Source: Douban
In the 1970s, tin toys became popular.
Tin Frog. Source: Douban
Tin Frog. Source: Douban
In the 1980s, we started to see arcade games.
Arcade Games. Source: Douban
Arcade Games. Source: Douban
In the 1990s, cartoon characters dominated many childhoods.
"Toy Story". Source: Douban
"Toy Story". Source: Douban
In the new era, high-tech toys are everywhere.
High-tech toys. Source: Douban
High-tech toys. Source: Douban
Each is a reflection of time.
Love and Marriage
Three popular must-have accessories for marriage in the 1950s:
Suona Horn. Source: Douban
Suona Horn. Source: Douban
Bridal sedan chair. Source: Douban
Bridal sedan chair. Source: Douban
Candies. Source: Douban
Candies. Source: Douban
Three popular must-have accessories for marriage in the 1960s:
Dowry in the 1960s. Source: Douban
Dowry in the 1960s. Source: Douban
Three popular must-have accessories for marriage in the 1970s:
Source: Douban
Source: Douban
Three popular must-have accessories for marriage in the 1980s:
Source: Douban
Source: Douban
Three popular must-have accessories for marriage in the 1990s:
Source: Douban
Source: Douban
Three popular must-have accessories for marriage in the 2000s:
Source: Douban
Source: Douban
Life is fast paced and constantly changing.
Sharing Advice
I think people from your generation should learn how to express love to people around them. Because people feel happy when they know they are loved.
- From a 24-year-old
To young people, be honest, patient, and determined in your job. It doesn’t have to be spectacular, but you should give it a shot without regret. And lead a regular life, so when you are 60, you are still able to contribute to the world.
- From a 60-year-old