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(China Daily)
Updated: 2011-05-09 08:02

Topic: Treat for the feet

More than 500 students in Jiangxi province gathered at Mingde Primary School's playground on Mother's Day on Sunday to show respect by washing their mothers' feet.

Have you ever done this? I think this is a very good form of love education. Chinese traditional value counts filial piety as among the most important of all virtues.

"LIUFENGLIUFENG" ON SINA; FOLLOWERS: 125

I didn't feel moved at all; instead I thought it was so pretentious. It was but a meticulously planned school activity. The only reason it has attracted the eyes of so many is that it's in the name of "filial piety". It's far less sincere than "making a call or texting a message".

"GUDUZHANGDEJIANGHUSHIJIE" ON SINA; FOLLOWERS: 111

Originally in Chinese tradition, filial piety was the most important virtue. The tradition is one should be good to one's mother every day. Sadly, some only think of washing their mothers' feet on a Western festival.

"BUZAISHENBIANDEMAOMAO" ON SINA; FOLLOWERS: 93

Love shouldn't be shown through such a stunt. Keep the love in your heart every moment. Mother's Day is for mothers, not leaders. Neither could filial piety be felt through simply washing feet. "CHOUMEIKULIANDEZHANGMENG" ON SINA; FOLLOWERS: 189

Topic: Mother's strength

Han Rui, 28, from Hebei province, was diagnosed with cancer five months into her pregnancy but refused to receive chemotherapy so as to protect her baby. With the tumor now three times its original size, she is receiving treatment in Beijing.

I don't know if it was the right decision, but I still wish her a happy Mother's Day. A patient's decision should be respected.

"HAPPYARCHER129" ON SOHU; FOLLOWERS: 1,189

It'll be inappropriate to deem the decision as stupid or not. The propagation of human lives ultimately relies on such maternal love. Without such love, the world will probably see the beginning of human extinction.

"NOWDANYANPI" ON SOHU; FOLLOWERS: 530

Such a foolish decision! Have you ever thought that if you died, your child will face soon after its birth the pain of losing its mother? It's easy to bring a life to the world, but then how would you ensure his/her happiness?

"HZGHZG007" ON SOHU; FOLLOWERS: 3

I just became a father. Only then did I realize how important a child is to parents. My tears welled out the first time I read about this news. May you recover soon.

"51152697459" ON SOHU; FOLLOWERS: 5

Topic: Happy couple

Taiwanese entertainment show host Chen Chien-Chou, also known as "Hei Ren", tied the knot with singer Christine Fan on Saturday. Chen proposed to his girlfriend of 10 years during an NBA match last year.

It was a touching wedding. Chen said to his bride: "I'm grateful you never cared that I earn less than you. Marrying you is the best thing that has happened to me in my life." They didn't sign a prenuptial agreement. The bride will manage the family income. They've also bought a house under the name of the bride.

"SHENGHUOGANWU" ON SINA; FOLLOWERS: 360,762

I read a lot about their wedding. Very touching. I had a very tough week. You understand. It's about him. I should learn to let it go.

"AM-1" ON SINA; FOLLOWERS: 161

After I saw their wedding clips, I cried over and over again. May happiness stay with them for all of their lives.

"TATAXA" ON SINA; FOLLOWERS: 247

They are a sweet couple in the entertainment industry. Who will be the next one? - "TANGTING" ON SINA; FOLLOWERS: 39

(China Daily 05/09/2011)