Lei Feng (18 December 1940 – 15 August 1962) was a soldier of the People's Liberation Army of China. It was said that he died while steering his horse driven carriage to avoid a crowd and crashing into a lamp post. After his death, Lei was characterised as a selfless and modest person who was devoted to the Communist Party, Chairman Mao Zedong, and the people of China. In 1963, he became the subject of a nationwide, posthumous propaganda campaign "Follow the examples of Comrade Lei Feng" (向雷锋同志学习).
There is a figurine depicting Lei Feng steering the carriage in a difficult position. The figurine was made during the Cultural Revolution. It was a sought after item of Cultural Revolution due to its design and artistic style that captured the character of a brave and dedicated soldier who lived in a time of turmoil.
 |
| Comrade Lei Feng 雷锋同志 |
No comments:
Post a Comment