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Vintage Chinese Propaganda Poster Emphasizing National Reunification

This historical Chinese propaganda poster features an evocative painting titled Doubly missing our dear ones on every festive day by artist Ha Qiongwen. The composition portrays three women of distinct generations standing upon a rocky coastal shore, looking out wistfully across the sea toward Taiwan. A luminous full moon glows in the golden-hued sky, serving as a universal cultural symbol of family unity, nostalgia, and longing during traditional festival seasons.

Socialist Realism and Mid-Autumn Cultural Themes in Asian Folk Prints

The detailed artwork blends classic socialist realism with rich emotional allegory to support peaceful national cross-strait reunification themes. Each figure wears traditional attire, with one woman carrying a shoulder pole and basket, while another holds a delicate ribbon by the ocean waves. The poetic calligraphic slogan at the base quotes a famous eighth-century Tang dynasty verse by Wang Wei to deeply resonate with families separated by historical borders.

Credit: The Claremont Colleges

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