Laolaizi (Old Master Lai) was known for being very filial to his parents. Even in middle age, he dressed up in the costume of a young child at the circus, or imitate the walk and manner of a mischievous boy at play. He would paint on comic opera make-up and carry a flower drum, horse-playing and cutting comic antics in front of his delighted parents' eyes.
To tickle their funny-bone he would take a toy in hand and mimic a child's nonsense prattle, singing and dancing, and falling in a heap. Sometimes he would carry a pole into the sitting room that balanced two full buckets of water. Singing a silly tune he would trip up on purpose, sending water showering over the floor and soaking his foolish-looking wig and face-powder. His ridiculous show never failed to send the old folks into gales of laughter. Even though he was not a youngster, Old Master Lai was able to dutifully care for the physical health and mental well-being of his elderly parents. (source: Wikipedia)
To tickle their funny-bone he would take a toy in hand and mimic a child's nonsense prattle, singing and dancing, and falling in a heap. Sometimes he would carry a pole into the sitting room that balanced two full buckets of water. Singing a silly tune he would trip up on purpose, sending water showering over the floor and soaking his foolish-looking wig and face-powder. His ridiculous show never failed to send the old folks into gales of laughter. Even though he was not a youngster, Old Master Lai was able to dutifully care for the physical health and mental well-being of his elderly parents. (source: Wikipedia)
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| Carving found at Ong Sam Leong's tomb |
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