Tears flow freely at Beijing´s Cry Bar

Let the sadness go after the tears dry

A famous Chinese author once said to cry is normal, and even brave. Those who display their emotions can deal with their troubles bravely after the tears dry while those who "soldier on" let problems fester.

The "Cry Bar" in the Chaoyang district of Beijing is a kind of Karaoke bar for people who want to release their emotions. On the doors of each of its "cry rooms" is a saying encouraging people let the tears flow freely.

The Cry Bar encourages its customers to look for happiness despite their loneliness, to mix laughter with tears, and let singing bring a smile to their faces. The "Cry group" say they feel better after a session here.

"Crying is a kind of therapy, but it needs some direction," said Milulu. "People should realize the point of crying is to release pressure, but some of the young people who come here simply sit and weep. The purpose of crying is to make it easier to improve your life after the tears dry, not to wallow in bad memories."

Crying is only one way of relieving pressure, and we need to face problems squarely and solve them once the tears have dried, said Milulu.

( by Wu Huanshu )

Editor:Zhang Ning