Gaomi, hometown of Mo Yan

Source:Globaltimes.cn Published: 2012-10-18 18:29:21

 

A road sign marking the former residence of Mo Yan is displayed in his hometown of Gaomi, Shandong Province. The local government installed the sign after Mo received the Noble Prize for Literature on October 11, 2012. Photo: Xu Ming/ Global Times
A road sign marking the former residence of Mo Yan is displayed in his hometown of Gaomi, Shandong Province. The local government installed the sign after Mo received the Noble Prize for Literature on October 11, 2012. Photo: Xu Ming/ Global Times
Mo Yan's childhood residence still stands in Gaomi. Mo lived in the house until he was 10 years old. The house has remained vacant after Mo's family moved out in 1966. Photo: Xu Ming/ Global Times
Mo Yan's childhood residence still stands in Gaomi. Mo lived in the house until he was 10 years old. The house has remained vacant after Mo's family moved out in 1966. Photo: Xu Ming/ Global Times
Mo Yan's childhood residence still stands in Gaomi. Mo lived in the house until he was 10 years old. The house has remained vacant after Mo's family moved out in 1966. Photo: Xu Ming/ Global Times
Mo Yan's childhood residence still stands in Gaomi. Mo lived in the house until he was 10 years old. The house has remained vacant after Mo's family moved out in 1966. Photo: Xu Ming/ Global Times
 
Mo's father Guan Yifan, 90, remains in good health. Photo: Xu Ming/ Global Times
 Mo's father Guan Yifan, 90, remains in good health. Photo: Xu Ming/ Global Times
Mo's father Guan Yifan, 90, remains in good health. Photo: Xu Ming/ Global Times
Mo's father Guan Yifan, 90, remains in good health. Photo: Xu Ming/ Global Times
Mo's aunt Guan Yilan, 75, was the inspiration of the lead character in his novel Wa. Photo: Xu Ming/ Global Times
Mo's aunt Guan Yilan, 75, was the inspiration of the lead character in his novel Wa. Photo: Xu Ming/ Global Times
 
Guan Yifan’s home in Gaomi, where Mo still visits every Spring Festival. Photo: Xu Ming/ Global Times
 Guan Yifan’s home in Gaomi, where Mo still visits every Spring Festival. Photo: Xu Ming/ Global Times
Mo's primary school teacher Zhang Zuosheng, 71, displays a book with Mo's autograph. Photo: Xu Ming/ Global Times
Mo's primary school teacher Zhang Zuosheng, 71, displays a book with Mo's autograph. Photo: Xu Ming/ Global Times
The Mo Yan Literature Museum in Gaomi No.1 Middle School sits in Gaomi, Shandong Province. Dozens of reporters gathered at the museum on the night the Nobel Prize for Literature was announced on October 11, 2012. Photo: Xu Ming/ Global Times
The Mo Yan Literature Museum in Gaomi No.1 Middle School sits in Gaomi, Shandong Province. Dozens of reporters gathered at the museum on the night the Nobel Prize for Literature was announced on October 11, 2012. Photo: Xu Ming/ Global Times
 
A bookstore in Gaomi displays banners celebrating Mo and the Nobel Prize. His books were displayed prominently in stores throughout the town. Photo: Xu Ming/ Global Times
 A bookstore in Gaomi displays banners celebrating Mo and the Nobel Prize. His books were displayed prominently in stores throughout the town. Photo: Xu Ming/ Global Times
A bookstore in Gaomi displays banners celebrating Mo and the Nobel Prize. His books were displayed prominently in stores throughout the town. Photo: Xu Ming/ Global Times
A bookstore in Gaomi displays banners celebrating Mo and the Nobel Prize. His books were displayed prominently in stores throughout the town. Photo: Xu Ming/ Global Times
A monument in Gaomi commemorates Mo Yan among others for their donations toward local road construction in 2009. Photo: Xu Ming/ Global Times
A monument in Gaomi commemorates Mo Yan among others for their donations toward local road construction in 2009. Photo: Xu Ming/ Global Times




















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