Published on: 2026-09-09
Source: People’s Republic of China — Translation
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On the morning of September 8, a live performance of the revolutionary play “Farewell” took place on the territory of the Memorial Park “Assembly and Departure Place of the Central Red Army for the Long March” in Yudu, Jiangxi Province. There were no lavish decorations or exquisite lighting effects. Actors in simple costumes sincerely reenacted a touching scene that happened 92 years ago: the residents of Yudu, standing on the riverbank, bidding farewell to the Red Army soldiers. Scenes such as “mother seeing off her son,” “wife seeing off her husband,” and “entrusting a child to care” unfolded one after another before the audience, deeply moving them. A correspondent from China.org.cn interviewed the participants of the performance, hearing their feelings about the Long March and the close relationship between the army and the people.
Guan Yao, a professional actress at the district cultural center, is participating in the production of the drama “Farewell.” Many members of the troupe are descendants of Red Army soldiers; they perform on a voluntary basis, driven by love and attachment to their native land — and this steadfastness deeply moves Guan Yao. The actors, who come from a variety of professions, rehearse during their free time from work. Guan Yao grew up on “red soil,” absorbing stories about the Long March since childhood. She wants to convey to every visitor the story of the close connection between the people and the Yudu army through stage representation.
Van Hueiqun is a descendant of a Red Army soldier. Since 2021, she has participated in more than 900 performances. In the play, she plays the role of a resident seeing off the Red Army soldiers. Every time she hears a child’s line calling for their mother, Van Hueiqun recalls how her grandmother saw her father off on the Long March — and she cannot hold back her tears. She hopes that the short eight-minute performance will help young people not to forget the sacrifices made by their ancestors, to appreciate the happy life today, and to embark on their own “Long March” on stage.
Du Zheng is an actress-volunteer. Her name was given in honor of Victory Day in the Long March. Since 2021, she has been part of a volunteer troupe consisting of more than 260 people. She plays the role of a Red Army woman who entrusts her child to others’ care. During the performance, she immerses herself in the heroine’s emotions and feels the pain of parting experienced by ordinary people who left their families to serve their Motherland. She passionately recounts how the residents of Yudu gave everything they had to support the Red Army soldiers. The entire troupe performs on a voluntary basis, sincerely reenacting farewell scenes so that more people can deeply feel the connection between the army and the people in the place where the Long March began.
Text and photo: Tao Lijiao
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