Gao Xiaopan, Crosstalk Comedian
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Born in 1985, Gao began to learn crosstalk from Feng Baohua, an experienced crosstalk actor, at the age of 8 in his hometown in Hebei province. After graduation as a crosstalk major in Beijing, he tried different day jobs , while still performing crosstalk in teahouses at night...
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- " When I was 13, I traveled on my own to Beijing to study crosstalk at the youth palace. On my way home, when I passed Fuxingmen, those vehicles and the stream of lights and the city night scene impressed me deeply. That moment, I knew I must live in Beijing."
- " The generation born after 1980 is arrogant and audacious, because most are an only child. They are proud of themselves. But they usually hide that pride to blend in. Some of us lack spirit, even faith."
Editor´s note: We may always hear voices of rejection whenever a challenging decision is made, we may afraid of change or newly emerged stuff, so we simply enjoy dreaming dreams. Why not take the sword of action, embark on the road of dreams, wipe out fears, by then, dreams come true.
Hip-hop Crosstalk Club
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Han Tong, Restaurant Owner
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Han Tong is no different than any other post 80s who dream of starting their own business, yet his dream didn´t come true overnight. At the very beginning, his restaurant-NO.8 School Hot Pot was hit by hardship due to the disadvantage of location and a unique limitation on age (80s only) , Han´s idea was questioned by many...
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- " This Hutong is perfect for me, the price is acceptable and the location is culturally valuable. Business consider this place unsuitable for running a restaurant. But I have a sense of belonging here. "
- " Being born in the 1980s, we were the first generation who were the only child in the family. Some criticized us being slackers. But I believe we are independent adults. "
Editor´s note: It´s hard not to follow the crowd, it´s harder to be yourself and persist when the seemingly truth goes against the belief. Sometimes, it is a slight adjustment, stronger faith that we need much more than easy surrender.
Post-80s on the Rise
I´d really like to make full use of my major one day by doing a dreaming job
Wang Yue,1987, Receptionist at an American law firm
It´s important to find out what you are good at before settling down in an dustry
Xia Fei, 1987, Account Executive
Inspiring Post 80s
Yao Ming (born in 1980) is a retired Chinese professional basketball player who last played for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). At the time of his final season, he was the tallest active player in the NBA, at 2.29 m...
Conclusion
There were times when" the post 80s" were put in the center of heated discussions. They were seen as a generation that is irresponsible, self-involved, selfish, arrogant, and degenerated. Yet with the time passing by, all these negative characteristics are turnned into the source of power of creativity, outstanding courage and independent personality, with which the ever misunderstood 80s is growing up by undertaking more serious responsibilties .
