On this day, 113 years ago, March 11, 1912 (January 23, 1912, the lunar calendar), Sun Yat-sen ordered the ban on foot binding. China women suffering from small feet On March 11, 1912, Sun Yat-sen ordered the Ministry of Internal Affairs to urge all provinces to ban foot binding. Lingwen said: If a general wants to achieve a strong national strength, he must first seek the physical development of his people. When it comes to foot binding, limbs are mutilated and blood vessels are blocked. Although the harm is caused to one person and the disease is caused to children, how can it be falsely claimed if it is proved by biology? Because of foot-binding, my movements are exhausted, I live in seclusion, I cannot educate myself, and I ignore the world. How can I make a living independently and serve the world together? The above two are unique to their main purpose. If other evils are harmful, they will be even more difficult to count. In the past, benevolent people with lofty ideals once had the idea of Tianfu Meetings, but those who were open have been abolished, and those who are humble still have prejudices. At this time of eliminating the old and laying new ground, we should eliminate these evil customs first to cultivate the foundation of the country. To this end, the order urged the Ministry to promptly inform all provinces and urge them to ban them. Those who violate the ban will be punished with commensurate penalties. Embroidery shoes worn by women with small feet