Bai Bing-bing tearfully remembers daughter Bai Hsiao-yen on 29th anniversary, calling her 'angel in my life'
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Taiwanese celebrity Bai Bing-bing is remembering her daughter Bai Hsiao-yen, who was abducted and murdered 29 years ago.
- Ahead of the Ghost Month, Bai Bing-bing will participate in Buddhist rituals at temples to pray for departed loved ones.
- She expressed gratitude for support received over the years and reflected on her journey of healing and finding peace.
As the Ghost Month approaches, Taiwanese celebrity Bai Bing-bing is once again commemorating her daughter, Bai Hsiao-yen, who was tragically abducted and murdered 29 years ago. Bai Bing-bing shared on social media that, as in previous years, she will attend Buddhist rituals at over ten temples. These ceremonies, including chanting, offerings, and prayers, are intended to help departed souls find a better rebirth.
I feel she is an angel in my life, because I have come to understand more empathy and gratitude.
Bai Bing-bing spoke about the profound impact her daughter's death had on her, describing Hsiao-yen's final moments as filled with "fear, terror, and humiliation." The tragedy plunged Bai Bing-bing into a deep depression for many years. However, she has since found a way to reframe her grief, stating, "I feel she is an angel in my life, because I have come to understand more empathy and gratitude."
Reflecting on her life journey, Bai Bing-bing recalled the difficult period after leaving an unhappy marriage 46 years ago. She returned to Taiwan with nothing and worked behind the scenes atๆญๅ (singing halls) to save money for her daughter's birth. She described the early days of motherhood, from bathing and changing diapers to comforting a crying infant, as a period of learning and dedication.
suffered fear, terror, humiliation, and did not rest in peace.
She expressed deep gratitude to the police and firefighters who assisted in the search, the board members and volunteers who helped establish the Bai Hsiao-yen Foundation, and her friends and fans who have offered continuous support. Bai Bing-bing also emphasized her thankfulness for her continued good health and ability to work in her beloved profession, repeatedly stating "I am deeply grateful" to all who have accompanied her through life's hardships.
I am deeply grateful.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.