China News Service, Kunming, February 2nd (Xu Hongdewei) February 2nd is the "Little New Year" of the Chinese lunar calendar. The D87 international passenger train running from Kunming South to Vientiane, Laos on the China-Laos Railway laughed happily and There were rounds of applause, and a party to celebrate the New Year and welcome the New Year with the theme of "Safety is with you, and blessings are delivered to the carriage" was wonderfully staged.
The picture shows that on February 2, train D87 was full of Chinese New Year flavor. Photo by Yang Jiye
In order to allow passengers to feel the spirit of the Spring Festival during their journey, on that day, policemen from the publicity team of the Kaiyuan Railway Public Security Department boarded the No. 4 carriage of the D87 train in advance to set up the "stage" for the party. With red window grilles on the windows and festive lanterns hung up, the long and narrow carriage became festive, with a strong New Year flavor blowing in your face.
"Today is the Lunar New Year. I am very happy to spend this unforgettable moment with you. The police from the Kaiyuan Railway Public Security Bureau wish you a happy New Year!" After the passengers took their seats, the party kicked off with the enthusiastic blessings of the police. .
The picture shows a pipa solo performance on the train on February 2. Photo by Yang Jiye
"Let our smiles be filled with the pride of youth and offer devout prayers for tomorrow." As the police sang the song "Tomorrow Will Be Better" affectionately, the carriage suddenly became lively, and passengers also sang along to the melody. got up. The pipa solo "China-E" and "Spring Festival Overture" carefully prepared by the post-2000 policewoman Su Yushu brought a new audio-visual feast. Passengers picked up their mobile phones to record the wonderful moments. Later, police officer Li Hongrui played the popular Hulusi song "Bamboo House Love Song" on Douyin, and took the tourists home in a cheerful rhythm. The atmosphere was warm, and the tourists were in high spirits and joined in the party interaction one after another. There were also young passengers Competing to show off their talents to everyone.
“It’s so warm to experience the strong Chinese New Year flavor on the train!” Tracy, a British tourist traveling to Laos, sang an impromptu song “Auld Lang Syne” on the spot, expressing her appreciation for the Chinese New Year in the Year of the Dragon in her melodious singing. Congratulations and sincere wishes for everlasting friendship between China and foreign countries.
The picture shows passenger Tracy singing "Auld Lang Syne" live on February 2. Photo by Yang Jiye
The party that day also set up a question-and-answer session with prizes, and cleverly interspersed safety and law promotion propaganda into the program, allowing passengers to learn safe riding knowledge such as smoking bans on high-speed trains and contraband on trains in a relaxed and cheerful atmosphere.
"My motherland and I cannot be separated for a moment." The event came to an end. The police and passengers sang "My Motherland and Me", took photos, and jointly sent New Year blessings for 2024. Although the train did not reach the end, it was full of emotions. The new year is getting closer and closer.
"This is my first time to participate in a police-citizen get-together on a train, and I also learned the knowledge of safe riding. It was warm and happy." Ms. Liu, a passenger from Beijing, was full of praise.
It is reported that since the China-Laos Railway international passenger train was launched on April 13, 2023, the economical, convenient and comfortable way of travel has become the first choice for many Chinese and foreign tourists to travel, study, do business and cultural exchanges in China and Laos. So far, the China-Laos Railway international passenger trains have transported more than 125,000 passengers from 75 countries and regions. (over)