Source: CCTV.com

04-14-2009 09:16

Chinese collectors are fascinated by the objects and articles associated with the country's revolutionary past. Books, photos, and badges have all become hotly pursued collectibles in recent months.

Chinese collectors are fascinated by the objects and articles associated with the country's revolutionary past.

In recent weeks, the collectors' associations have been busy. More people are rushing to seek professional opinions on their revolutionary collectibles.

It's a reflection of the popularity of collecting revolutionary items across the country. The past months have seen a drastic spike in the price of collectibles associated with China's revolutionary legacy. At the Panjiayuan Market, a major antique market in Beijing, more stores are catering for rising demand.

Many of the relics go back to the times of the Chinese Revolution led by the Communist Party of China in the 1930s and 1940s.

Collector said, "I come from Inner Mongolia. I am here to looking for things close to my heart. I like items associated with the revolution. I have a huge collection at home, including Chairman Mao's badges, porcelain busts, comic strips, and posters."

Antique dealer said, "Because of the financial crisis, business has been quite slow. But demand for revolutionary-theme collectibles is quite strong, and the prices keep climbing."

Many of the relics go back to the times of the Chinese Revolution led by the Communist Party of China in the 1930s and 1940s. Others were produced during the 1960s and 1970s. As witnesses of the forging of modern China, these collectibles have enjoyed high popularity for decades.

The recent surge in the interest about revolutionary items is believed to be fueled by the growing prominence of former revolutionary bases as tourist attractions.

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Editor:Zhao Yanchen