1950s－1970s: Simple entertainment

　　上世纪50－70年代：娱乐匮乏

During this period, leisure life was more spartan than today. Children’s games such as shuttlecock, hopscotch, reading picture-story books and playing marbles were popular. Leisure activities for adults included reading books and newspapers, watching theatrical performances and listening to the radio.

　　When holidays came, there were Yangko and stilt shows with people eager to participate. Among leisure activities of the time, singing songs in a low voice was perhaps the most common. Songs like “My Motherland” and “Lapping Waves of Honghu Lake” were favorites.

　　这一时期，中国人的休闲方式简单而单调。踢毽子、跳房子、看小人书、打玻璃弹珠是小孩子们常玩的游戏。大人们则是读书看报、听戏、听广播等。

　　过节时人们还会参加扭秧歌、踩高跷等表演。自己小声哼唱革命歌曲可以说是当时最普遍的休闲方式。