Bridging hope and history
Updated: 2013-08-02 14:13
By Sun Yuanqing and Ji Beibei (China Daily)
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The torrents destroyed the wooden pavilion on top of Huanxiu Bridge, and the stones that bolstered the central arches. [Photo by Zhang Jianping/For China Daily] |
• Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368):
The bridge was first build by the wife of Huanxiu, a businessman who died while on business far from home.
• Qing Dynasty (1644-1911):
The bridge was destroyed in a domestic uprising in 1863. It was then rebuilt by Luo Fujun and his wife, who added a wooden pavilion on the bridge and made it a gathering place for the village. As Luo was nicknamed Heile, the bridge was named Hei Bridge, after him.
“Cultural revolution” (1966-76):
During the 10 years from 1966 to 1976, the name of Huanxiu Bridge was changed to Red Flag Bridge or Hongqi Bridge.
• 2011
Huanxiu Bridge was listed as a major historical and cultural site protected at the national level by the State Administration of Cultural Heritage.
• June 30, 2013
The bridge was swept away by a huge flood, leaving it with only two piers.
• July 31, 2013
The restoration plan was completed.
• Aug 31
The restoration will be revised by the State Administration of Cultural Heritage.
• Sept 30
Restoration starts.
• Nov 30
Restoration to be completed.
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