On October 1st, nearly a thousand young students gathered at the Inner Bay in Shantou for a National Day parade. There is a dynamic Yingge Dance performed by pupils, the vibrant Double Dragon Dance , the grand 24 Festive Drums performance, and so on. The energetic youth marched proudly in various themed formations, heads held high and strides confident, parading from Open Plaza to Huaqiao Park . They expressed their heartfelt wishes and deep love for their motherland in the name of youth.
At the scene, the reporter observed nearly a thousand young people forming 16 parade groups, divided into three chapters: "Celebration," "Joy," and "Gathering." the parade included sections such as the Red Flag Brigade, honor Guard, Martial Arts Team, Yingge Dance Group, Chaozhou Music Band, and Fishing Lantern Team. The procession advanced in an orderly manner along a route of about one kilometer, bringing with it resonant fanfare and exciting performances wherever it went. This showcased the young participants' vibrant spirit and youthful energy while highlighting the continuity of traditional Chinese culture.
At the same time, the streets were lined with locals and tourists, all eager to watch and take photos. They waved small red flags and sported bright red star stickers on their faces. When the national anthem played, the crowd on both sides joined in a heartfelt chorus, each note expressing their deep affection for the homeland. As the parade passed by, they cheered and applauded, creating a lively festival atmosphere.
Ms. Chen specially brought her son to experience the atmosphere of the parade up close. On the first day of the holiday, she got up early and arrived at the starting point to "secure a spot" by 8:00 a.m. She told reporters, "This year's youth parade is quite meaningful. Many groups showcased traditional Chaoshan culture, such as the Yingge dance, the Chaozhou Grand Gong and Drum show , and the 24 Festive Drums performance. I believe that building cultural confidence should start with children and teenagers. Meanwhile, we also felt the spirit of the new generation of youth, which represents the hope for the prosperity and strength of our country!"
During the parade, Many representatives of overseas Chinese youth were present, feeling the strong patriotic spirit in the air." I wish for our country to thrive and prosper, with beautiful landscapes and peace for all!" Chen Jianhong, vice president of the Shantou Youth Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese , stated, "A country is essential for a home. Our ancestors taught us to love our country and our families. I will do my part to carry on this legacy and contribute to making my hometown even better."
Source : Lingnan on the Cloud
近千名青少年巡遊汕頭内海灣，以青春之名向祖國告白
剛勁奔放的國小英歌舞，躍動奔騰的雙龍舞，氣勢磅礴的二十四節氣鼓……10月1日，近千名青少年學生齊聚汕頭内海灣開展國慶巡遊活動，英姿勃發的青少年們列隊在一個個不同主題的方陣中，昂首挺胸、闊步向前，從汕頭開放廣場一路巡遊至華僑公園，以青春之名，向祖國告白，表達對祖國最美好的祝願和最深情的熱愛。
記者在現場看到，近千名青少年組成16個巡遊方陣，分為“歡慶”“歡騰”“歡聚”三個篇章，紅旗方陣、儀仗隊、國術隊、英歌操隊、潮樂隊、漁燈隊……巡遊隊伍魚貫前行，在全長約1公裡的巡遊活動中，隊伍所到之處就帶來激昂嘹亮的号聲和精彩紛呈的表演，展現了青少年昂揚向上的青春風采和赓續中華優秀傳統文化的青春活力。
同時，道路兩旁也圍滿了前來圍觀拍照的市民遊客，他們手裡高舉着小紅旗，臉上貼着鮮紅色的五星貼紙，當國歌響起時，路兩旁的群衆齊聲大合唱，每一聲歌聲都是對祖國深情的表白。當巡遊隊伍經過時，他們也紛紛為隊伍獻上歡呼和掌聲，節日氛圍非常濃厚。
特地帶兒子近距離感受巡遊氛圍的陳女士在假期首日起了個大早，8點整就已經到達巡遊的起點“占位”了，她告訴記者：“今年的青少年巡遊很有意義，很多方陣都展現了潮汕特色的傳統文化，比如英歌舞、潮汕大鑼鼓、二十四節氣鼓這些，我覺得，樹立文化自信應該就要從小孩子做起、從青少年做起，同時我們也感受到了新一代青少年的精氣神，這就是國家的繁榮富強的希望！”
“我祝祖國繁榮昌盛，山河錦繡，國泰民安！”巡遊活動中，還有不少僑青代表來到現場，感受現場洋溢的愛國情懷，汕頭市僑界青年聯合會副會長陳建宏表示，“有國才有家，先輩一直教導我們要愛國愛家，我會做好傳承，為家鄉建設得更加美好貢獻自己的一份力量。”
文、圖 | 記者 蟻璐雅 通訊員 汕宣
譯 | 肖凱欣
英文審校| 鄒曉華