Why is A Bing blind?

A song "Er Quan Ying Yue" made people know this person, a famous folk artist. There is a saying to describe it, "the lingering sound lingers for three days" is not an exaggeration. The artistic image of "Blind Abing" is also remembered by people, but the question is, how could Abing be blind? Everyone seems to have a lot of opinions on this issue.

Blind Abing

Firstly, some people say that Abing became blind due to illness; secondly, Abing’s eyes were actually blinded by a bully; there is another theory He was blinded by Japanese soldiers using potion; fourthly, some people say that A Bing's eyes were blinded by syphilis. Of these four theories, only the fourth is probably true, because A Bing's friend Kan Xianzhi said this before his death: A Bing's blindness was actually due to one reason, that is, he made careless friends, got involved in prostitution and even smoked opium. , causing syphilis to invade the eyes, and improper treatment can lead to blindness. It was not persecution by the Japanese at all. On the contrary, A Bing had a good relationship with the Japanese army at first. Every time the city gate was closed, he would open it for A Bing. After seeing this, we probably know. In fact, although

As for how A Bing became blind, we already know, but we just feel sorry for it. After all, A Bing's eyes were caused by his dissolute private life. Maybe he was originally a blind person, but maybe there will be no "Blind A Bing". He will always close a door and open a window for you.

Where is A Bing’s former residence?

Abing’s former residence still maintains its original appearance and stands in the center of Wuxi, Jiangsu. As we all know, A Bing was born in the "Yihe Mountain Villa" of Lei Zun Hall Taoist Temple. Abing's former residence is naturally this Taoist temple, and Abing was born here. He died here, and even those famous songs were written here. A Bing’s former residence carries A Bing’s life.

Abing’s Ancient Residence

In his later years, Abing was poor and had no financial resources. As a street performer, he could not bear the torture of poverty and hunger. Later, he had to live in a small bungalow at the east end of the ashram. This bungalow is a solid hilltop with an area of ??about 20 square meters, and the small attic inside is still there. Entering through the dilapidated door, the small room that was originally small became more crowded, but full of true feelings. The walls are covered with photos and some authors’ comments or opinions about him, not only about music, but also about Abing. Then go down and there are three high shelves. Take off the headphones from above and you can hear A Bing's famous songs. Finally, there is a bedroom where A Bing sleeps. The furnishings above were untouched. It was still the lifeless mosquito net, a tattered quilt, a simple small table for the bed, and a wardrobe with peeling paint. There are two old little boxes and some clothes on the wardrobe. There are no other objects except what we see. A Bing, a famous folk artist of his generation, lived such a simple and humble life in his later years, but despite the oppression of his life, he still maintained a clear understanding of current events.

In May 2006, A Bing’s former residence was listed as a national key cultural relic protection unit.

Where is A Bing’s tomb now?

On December 4, 1950, a generation of folk artists passed away and was buried in the Yihe Mountain Fangdao Tomb. It's a pity that it was destroyed during the Cultural Revolution. In May 1979, the famous painter Han Keyuan discovered A Bing's tombstone in a farmer's pigsty. After washing it, he gave it to the Wuxi Museum. In 1953, the Abing Monument was built in Xihui Park.

A Bing's Tomb

Originally named Hua, he became a Taoist priest at the age of 8 with his father, Taoist Master Hua Qing. He studied in private school for three years and learned erhu, pipa and other musical instruments from his father. At the age of 17, he was officially able to participate in performances and was hailed as a "little performing expert" by the world. After the death of his father He Huaqing, he became a Taoist priest. Later, because of careless friendships, he not only became involved in prostitution but also took opium. At the age of 34, he became blind and had to take to the streets as a busker. Thus, "Blind Man Bing" was born. During this period, A Bing composed a large number of classic songs such as "The Moon Reflects on the Second Spring", "Listening to the Pine", "Zhaojun Leaving the Fortress" and so on.

On December 4, 1950, Abing died of illness and was buried in the Yihe Mountain Fangdao Tomb. Later, due to the destruction of the Cultural Revolution, the new Abing Tomb occupied an area of ??742 square meters and consisted of a tomb wall and a wing wall, like a music station. In front of Abing's tomb stands a bronze statue of blind Abing. To the southeast of A Bing's tomb, there is a fascinating natural stone that resembles a Taoist couch.

A Bing’s tomb was damaged, but fortunately, the original tombstone was found and is now collected in the Wuxi Museum.

Interested friends can go and take a look.