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Old bathhouse (recalling the good times of traditional bathhouse culture in China)

With the development of modernization, more and more people choose to take a bath at home, and the traditional bathhouse has gradually disappeared in people's lives. However, for the older generation, bathhouses are an indispensable part of their lives, and they are their memories and emotional sustenance. Recalling those beautiful years, the old bathhouse can always make people feel deeply.

History and culture of bathhouses

Bathhouses are a part of China traditional culture, which existed as early as the Tang Dynasty. Bathrooms are not only places for people to bathe, but also places for social interaction and communication. In the bathhouse, people can lay down their bodies, speak freely and exchange life and work with each other. There are also many folk arts in the bathhouse, such as storytelling, storytelling, cross talk, etc., so that people can enjoy the influence of culture while taking a bath.

Operating steps of bathhouse

1. Admission fee: You need to pay a certain fee before entering the bathhouse. Generally speaking, the charging standard for bathhouses is timed, usually every hour.

2. Change clothes: After entering the bathhouse, you need to change clothes first. There is usually a wardrobe in the bathhouse where clothes can be put. After changing clothes, you can bring towels, soap and other toiletries into the bathroom.

3. Bathing: After entering the bathroom, you can choose to take a shower or take a bath. In a bathhouse, there are usually multiple bathrooms, so you can choose according to your own needs. In the process of bathing, you need to pay attention to hygiene, and don't put soap, towels and other items on the ground.

4. Sauna: After bathing, you can choose to enter the sauna room. There will be high-temperature steam in the sauna room, which can make people sweat and relax. Before entering the sauna room, you need to wash your body first, and don't enter in wet clothes.

5. Rest: After the sauna, you can choose to rest in the lounge. Tea, fruit, etc. Usually provided in the lounge, people can enjoy food while relaxing.

Memories of the old bathhouse

For the older generation, bathhouses are an indispensable part of their lives. In the past, there was no water heater at home, so people had to take a bath in the bathhouse. In the bathhouse, they can lay down their bodies, speak freely and communicate with each other's life and work. There are also many folk arts in the bathhouse, such as storytelling, storytelling, cross talk, etc., so that people can enjoy the influence of culture while taking a bath.

Recalling those beautiful years, the old bathhouse can always make people feel deeply. At that time, people in the bathhouse were very enthusiastic and helped each other, which made people feel very warm. In the bathhouse, people can forget their troubles, relax and enjoy the beauty of life.

Protection and inheritance of traditional bathhouse culture

With the development of modernization, more and more people choose to take a bath at home, and the traditional bathhouse has gradually disappeared in people's lives. However, the traditional bathhouse culture is a valuable cultural heritage of the Chinese nation and should be protected and passed on.

In order to protect and inherit the traditional bathhouse culture, we can start from the following aspects:

1. Strengthen publicity and education: publicize the value and significance of traditional bathhouse culture through various media, so that more people can understand and pay attention to traditional bathhouse culture.

2. Strengthen the management of bathhouses: strengthen the management of bathhouses, improve the sanitary standards of bathhouses, and let people feel better service when taking a bath.

3. Establish a bathhouse sub-association: Establish a bathhouse sub-association, so that bathhouses can communicate with each other, share experiences, and promote the protection and inheritance of traditional bathhouse culture.