0232 - New Atmosphere Prevails In China's Countryside. Determined to break ...Front

New Atmosphere Prevails In China's Countryside. Determined to break away with the establish traditions and practices, 12 girls of the Hsiaochinchuang Production Brigade of the Lintingkou People's Commune returned the betrothal gift, a remnant of purchase marriage on the old society. This action met with warm response of young girls in other commune. Photo: Hao Chen-min (3rd from left) of the Wangpuchuang Commune, who is about to be married, comes to her future mother-in-law's family to return the betrothal gift to the admiration of the commune member.