Five generations of a family guard a house of Red Army slogans in Jiangxi
五代人接力守护老屋“红军标语墙”
A report from China Youth Net, republished by NetEase, describes how five generations of a family in Yudu County, Jiangxi, have protected a wall of propaganda slogans left by the Red Army in 1934. The article ties the story to the 90th anniversary of the Long March victory and a university social practice trip. It frames the preservation as a living inheritance of the Long March spirit.
The view from inside
The piece is a classic 'red culture' (红色文化) narrative, timed for the 90th anniversary of the Long March victory. It uses the personal story of the Yin family to embody the concept of 'not forgetting the original heart' (不忘初心) and the enduring bond between the army and the people (军民鱼水深情). The slogans are presented not just as historical artifacts but as 'promises and hope' (承诺与希望). The inclusion of university students on a 'big ideological and political course' (大思政课) trip shows the state's push to integrate revolutionary history into youth education. The framing is intimate and emotional, aimed at a domestic audience to foster patriotic continuity.
What an outside reader should notice
The article omits the political content of the slogans beyond generic phrases like 'overthrow the local tyrants and divide the land.' It does not mention the violent class struggle these slogans often incited. The narrative is entirely heroic and sentimental, with no mention of the complex local history or any damage to the slogans during the Cultural Revolution or other periods. The story is presented as a pure, uninterrupted act of devotion.
Key points
- The Yin family in Yaokou Village, Yudu County, Jiangxi, has protected Red Army slogans on their house walls for nearly a century.
- The slogans were written in 1934 by Red Army soldiers, including a company commander named Zhu Beican and a guard named Liu Desheng, who was wounded and cared for by the family.
- Yin Shanxiang, now in his 60s, is the current guardian, representing the fifth generation.
- The story was reported during a university social practice trip for the 'Youth Chapter: New Landscapes on the Long March' (青春华章·长征路上山河新) program.
- 2026 marks the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Long March.
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