xi's moments
Home | Art

Inspired by a tree

By Lin Qi | China Daily | Updated: 2017-06-27 07:59

[Photo provided to China Daily]

When Zhou first saw the poplars,he says the experience was like "seeing a field of ruins where there had been a battle.

"Tree trunks either stood upright or lay on the ground, just like soldiers who fight to the end. There were also small branches and new sprouts. It was a scene from the circle of life."

A poplar's life can span several centuries.

A saying in Xinjiang talks about how the tree can thrive for a 1,000 years, then stand for a 1,000 years after it dies and remain for another 1,000 years after it falls down.

"I now understand why people exaggerate its lifespan. It has become a symbol of persistence and uprightness," says Zhou.

He says the exhibition also marks the 96th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China.

|<< Previous 1 2 3 4 5 Next   >>|
Global Edition
BACK TO THE TOP
Copyright 1995 - . All rights reserved. The content (including but not limited to text, photo, multimedia information, etc) published in this site belongs to China Daily Information Co (CDIC). Without written authorization from CDIC, such content shall not be republished or used in any form. Note: Browsers with 1024*768 or higher resolution are suggested for this site.
License for publishing multimedia online 0108263

Registration Number: 130349