According to Liao's introduction, several months after his wife passed away, he had held a similar sacrificial ceremony. At that time, he invited more than 20 relatives and close friends to attend, but only two showed up. However, what consoled him was that his daughter understood and supported him. Later, in his writing *One Year Anniversary of Losing My Beloved Wife*, he added this passage: "I don't care what others say; for the past 36 years since our first love, my deceased wife has always been on my mind. I tightly embrace her in my heart, so I will never be lonely or feel abandoned."
Netizens Have Mixed Reactions
Liao Daxiong, who resides in Yicang Alley, Gonghe Street, Baise City, is 55 years old this year. On August 25th and 26th, for two consecutive afternoons at 5 o'clock, he stood solemnly and seriously at the Big Wharf on Jiangbin Road in Baise City, dressed impeccably.
Liao Daxiong said that he deeply loved his wife and daughter, but unfortunately, his wife passed away last year due to cancer, and he has been unable to emerge from the shadow of grief. The songs were co-created by him and his daughter, Liao Yuanting. The two photographs are portraits of his deceased wife taken when she was 30 and 40 years old. Liao Daxiong explained that this act was meant to express his deep mourning for his late wife and also to warn all couples in the world, "No matter the storms or calm, cherish each other and walk hand in hand together."
Regarding Liao Daxiong's actions, many netizens expressed their admiration and respect, calling him "a role model for men," but there were also differing opinions.
High-Profile Memorial for His Deceased Wife
To his right, there were placards titled *Lost My Beloved Wife - Advertisement* and *One Year Anniversary of Losing My Beloved Wife*. Two portraits of his deceased wife, Li Pingfeng, and a sign with the song title *I Love You, My Wife (Mom, I Love You)* were displayed in a row. In front of these signs, several flower pots were placed. On the ground, there were also two boxes containing promotional flyers with the same content as the signs.
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Guangxi News According to Nanguo Morning Post, near the bustling wharf, displaying portraits, "advertising boards," and playing music, on August 25th and 26th, citizen Liao Daxiong of Baise, Guangxi, consecutively commemorated his deceased wife in this manner. This high-profile way of honoring his deceased wife moved many netizens, but some expressed doubts.
"Out of 100 people, 100 would think he's gone mad." Some netizens commented that Liao's actions were "too unconventional." They believed that Liao should have kept his love for his wife buried deep in his heart or transformed it into love for his daughter and friends, without needing to be so ostentatious. Some netizens felt that Liao was doing this just to gain fame or "to get people to donate money."
In an interview with reporters, Liao Daxiong admitted frankly that relatives and neighbors did not support his actions. "Family members say I'm being too showy and not giving them face." His elderly mother-in-law also advised him, "Don't go around waving your wife's photo here and there."
Placing Signs by the Riverbank to Honor His Deceased Wife