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In Beijing’s historic Hutongs, where time seems to stand still, a genius social experiment is unfolding. At Courtyard No. 27, elders are dusting off bell-bottoms and floral dresses from their youth, while Gen Z dons metallic jumpsuits and holographic accessories —all for a photography project that’s part time capsule, part crystal ball.
‘It’s like Doctor Who meets Inception,’ laughs 19-year-old participant Li Jia, adjusting her VR-goggle headpiece. ‘My grandma thought my ‘future outfit’ was pajamas!’
Organizers say the event does more than create Instagram-worthy content . By literally stepping into each other’s shoes (or moon boots!), participants gain new perspectives. Retired teacher Wang Shu, 68, teared up seeing teens pose with her 1970s factory uniform: ‘They asked about the Cultural Revolution like it was ancient history… then I realized—to them, it is.’
Could this be the secret sauce for China’s aging communities? With 18% of Beijing’s population over 60, such creative intergenerational projects are sparking hope—and some seriously stylish collabs .
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—all for a photography project that’s part time capsule, part crystal ball.
. By literally stepping into each other’s shoes (or moon boots!), participants gain new perspectives. Retired teacher Wang Shu, 68, teared up seeing teens pose with her 1970s factory uniform: ‘They asked about the Cultural Revolution like it was ancient history… then I realized—to them, it is.’
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