A Beijing Hutong Family’s Evolving Spring Festival Over Seven Decades
85-year-old hutong resident Zhu reflects on seven decades of change in Beijing and the enduring importance of family reunions during the Spring Festival.
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85-year-old hutong resident Zhu reflects on seven decades of change in Beijing and the enduring importance of family reunions during the Spring Festival.
As Beijing’s hutongs face modern development, residents seek harmony between tradition and innovation. This article explores how an old hutong finds balance amidst rapid urban change.
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