Promotional poster for Mother’s Day, Part 2 of “Remembering the ‘Glorious Moments’”

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This post was last edited by LQ198619 on 2017-5-13 at 13:19. May 14th is Mother’s Day in 2017; I would like to wish all mothers around the world a happy holiday. Speaking of Mother’s Day, I remember not having heard much about it when I was young. It is only in recent years, with the widespread use of the Internet and WeChat, that I have come to know more about it. I’m not sure how many people here know as little about this holiday as I do, so I thought it would be good to share with everyone some information about the origins and development of Mother’s Day. (The following information is from Baidu Baike) Mother’s Day is a festival to express gratitude to mothers. The tradition of this festival originates from ancient Greece ； Modern Mother’s Day originated in the United States and falls on the second Sunday of May each year. On this day, mothers usually receive gifts. Roses are considered the flower dedicated to mothers, while in China the flower for mothers is the daylily, also known as the forget-me-not. According to Chinese legends (since Mother’s Day has different origins in various countries, I have selected the Chinese versions to share with everyone), there is an ancient city that is over 2,000 years old located in the plains of southern Liaoning – the Xiongyue City in Bayuquan. In the sea of green orchards to the east of Xiongyue City, there is a mountain that rises solitary. At the top of the hill stands an ancient tower made of blue bricks; from afar, it resembles a kind mother gazing into the distance, hoping her child will return soon. This mountain is called Wang’er Mountain, and it has a moving legend. It is said that long ago, the outskirts of Bear Peak City were a beach. By the sea lived a poor family of just a mother and her son, who depended on each other for survival. The mother loved her son very much and sincerely hoped that he would study hard so as to achieve success in his studies in the future. To afford her son’s education, she worked hard, tilling the land by day and spinning and weaving cloth by night. The son also obeys his mother and is determined to study hard to achieve success. The mother and child endured hardships for over a decade. That year, a major examination was held in the dynasty to select talented individuals, and his son decided to go to the capital to take the exam. Before he left, the mother said to her son, “My child, go and take the exam with confidence. Whether you pass or not, come back early so that I don’t have to worry!” ”The son said, “Mom, don’t worry. I’ll do my best on the exam, and I’ll come back as soon as it’s over. Just wait for good news from me.” ”My son took a sea ship to Beijing to take the exams. The mother worked day and night, waiting for her son to return. However, there has been no news from the son. The mother grew anxious and went to the seaside every day to look out. One year, two years, three years... The geese that fly south go in autumn and return in spring. The mother’s hair has turned gray, yet there is no sign of her son. Seven years, eight years, nine years... The scorching sun in summer and the bitter winds in winter – mother’s face was covered with wrinkles, yet every day she still saw the vast ocean and the sails of ships coming and going. The poor mother called out to the sea time and again, “My child, come back!” Mother misses you, she really misses you...” Ten years, twenty years, thirty years... The aged mother fell ill and turned into a stone statue, never seeing her son return. It turned out that his son had unfortunately drowned after his boat capsized on his way to Beijing to take the exams. Heaven was moved by the great maternal love; where the mother stood waiting for her child, a tall mountain suddenly appeared there ； The earth was moved by great maternal love; the tears shed by the mother turned into underground hot springs, which nurtured countless bright red apples ； Moved by this great maternal love, the villagers named that towering peak \"Mount Looking for the Son,\" built a Tower of the Kind Mother on its summit, and constructed a Hall of the Kind Mother at its base, so that future generations could remember their mother’s humble yet profound kindness. To this day, the people of Bayuquan still uphold the traditional custom of respecting and loving their mothers. On Mother’s Day in May each year, various activities are carried out to honor and show love for mothers. Many people still erect monuments in the Hall of Loving Mothers to honor their mothers, as a way to express their reverence for them. The Mother’s Day celebrated worldwide is on the second Sunday of May, and it was first established in the United States. Now, let’s get to the topic of this post – using Mother’s Day as an opportunity to promote two events in May ； 1. HaiChuan Network’s special May Day event, “Remembering the Glorious Moments,” warmly invites your participation: http://bbs.hcbbs.com/thread-1774529-1-1.html 2. The first round of voting for the “Creative Ideas” event (use your mouse to influence the results): http://bbs.hcbbs.com/thread-1776507-1-1.html. It’s very simple to receive rewards for this promotional post – just reply to it to get 5 wealth points, and by sharing your wishes for your mother, you can earn an additional 10 wealth points as a bonus. Haichuan Network’s May Day Labor Day special event “Remembering the Glorious Moments” – summary post: http://bbs.hcbbs.com/thread-1774532-1-1.html (Source: Haichuan Chemical Industry Forum)