The Origin of Pan Pan Road in Changsha

Pan Pan Road in Changsha is named after Pan Pan, one of the main characters in Lao She's masterpiece Teahouse, a famous modern writer in China. Teahouse is a drama written by Lao She on 1957. By describing all kinds of characters and their life experiences in Teahouse, it shows the sufferings and changes of China society. In the play, Pan Pan is a simple and kind young man who betrayed his wife to pay his debts, which triggered various reactions and conflicts among other characters in the play. This story touched many people's hearts, so the Changsha municipal government decided to name a street Pan Pan Road in recognition of Mr. Lao She's literary achievements and his classic characters. Pan Pan Road in Changsha is a historical and cultural block with many traditional teahouses to commemorate the cultural masterpiece Teahouse.