After more than one year of reparation, the
Lao She Museum in
China's southwestern city of
Chongqing reopened on July 22 before the 40th
anniversary of the renowned writer's death.?
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The museum in Beibei district, used to be the residence where
Lao She, the famous Chinese novelist and artist, lived during the
Anti-Japanese War. Only two places where Lao She once lived remain
standing in China.
The house was built in June 1940 and Lao She lived here from
1943 to 1946. During these three years, Lao She created a large
number of works ranging from novels, dramas and essays, totaling
more than 1 million words.
Restoration work began June 2005. All the plans for the
restoration designs were approved by Lao She's family. Lao She's
descendants drew the original condition of the house and sent
several materials for the restoration.
(CRI July 23, 2006)
