Keeping the past in sight for the future

Restoration funds give new lease of life to historical structures, Zheng Caixiong reports in Guangzhou.

The restoration of a historical arch has brought many benefits, not least putting a spring back in the step of Liu Jiang.

With no small amount of pride and with obvious delight, the staff member of the Nanlang subdistrict cultural service center in Zhongshan city, Guangdong province, these days happily introduces the historical arch to visitors.

The arch, built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), has both its wall base and frame constructed of red sandstone.