Former Residence of Zhou Libo explained

Former Residence of Zhou Libo
Native Name:周立波故居
Native Name Lang:zh
Map Type:China Hunan
Map Size:225px
Building Type:Traditional folk house
Location:Xielingang, Heshan District of Yiyang, Hunan
Location Town:-->
Location Country:China
Coordinates:28.5422°N 112.3261°W
Completion Date:1788
Destruction Date:-->
Roof:Gabbled roof
Floor Area:790m2
Grounds Area:1510m2
Unit Count:-->

The Former Residence of Zhou Libo or Zhou Libo's Former Residence is where Zhou Libo was born and lived from 1908 to 1924. It is located in the town of Xielingang, Heshan District of Yiyang, Hunan, China. It has been designated as a cultural relics protection unit in Hunan and patriotism education base in Hunan.[1] [2]

History

The traditional folk house style residence was built in 1788, in the ruling of Qianlong Emperor of the Qing dynasty (1644 - 1911).

Zhou Libo was born here on August 9, 1908. In 1927, he left here for Changsha Provincial No. 1 High School.[3] From 1955 to 1965, he wrote Great Changes Across the Land (Chinese: 山乡巨变) here.[3] [1]

It has been inscribed as a municipal cultural unit in 1997 and a provincial cultural unit in 2002.

Architecture

The traditional folk house occupies a building area of 790m2 and the total area of 1510m2. There are 28 rooms. Under the eaves is a plaque with the Chinese characters "Former Residence of Zhou Libo" written by Wu Jieping, former Vice Chairperson of the National People's Congress.

Notes and References

  1. News: Huang Han . zh:周立波故居:为人民写作 为时代高歌 . http://www.hunantoday.cn/article/202006/20200630070939671.html . zh. hunantoday.cn . 27 October 2020 . 30 June 2020.
  2. News: Yang Yuhan . zh:60多名华裔学子寻访周立波故居. zh . http://travel.sina.com.cn/domestic/pages/2019-08-21/detail-ihytcitn0747784.shtml . 27 October 2020 . Sina . 21 August 2019.
  3. News: zh:周立波故居:为人民写作 为时代高歌 . https://m.voc.com.cn/wxhn/article/202006/202006300924559079.html . voc.com.cn . 27 October 2020 . 30 June 2020. zh.