This blog contains photos I took in China while studying in Beijing in 1980-1981 and later on a trip in 2005. Whenever possible I tried to take the repeat photos from the same location and to match the composition of the earlier photos. The photos highlight a quarter century of profound change in China.

Monday, December 05, 2005

Wan An Cemetery—September 28, 2005

The cemetery has been completely restored, and the grounds are in very good condition. Nearly all the graves have been restored. Flower vendors offer flowers at the front gate, and many graves have fresh flowers. A couple young men working at the cemetery help me find the places of all my photos, in exchange for copies of my photos. Neither has seen photos of the cemetery from that time period. I notice one or two headstones that are still toppled and ask them why these had not been repaired. They replied that the restoration policy was to follow the wishes of the families, so in these cases perhaps the families could not be found. Posted by Picasa

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