At 10:42 a.m. on August 6, accompanied by a loud whistle, the "World Fortune Ronggang Tour" theme train left Chengdu East Railway Station and headed for Hong Kong West Kowloon. This high-speed railway is like a steel link, connecting the deep friendship between the "Pearl of the Orient" and the "Land of Abundance".
Passengers on the "World Games Chengdu-Hong Kong Tour" theme train, including Sichuan Olympic champions, roller skaters, Chengdu-Hong Kong entrepreneurs, Sichuan opera artists, intangible cultural heritage inheritors, heads of Sichuan cuisine enterprises, museum gold medal docents, etc., will go to Hong Kong, China to participate in the Chengdu World Games countdown to the first anniversary promotion event held on the afternoon of August 7, to showcase the profound cultural heritage and sports spirit of Chengdu and Hong Kong, and further promote the deepening of exchanges and cooperation between Chengdu and Hong Kong.
At 18:55, the "World Games in Hong Kong" theme train entered Hong Kong West Kowloon. The passengers on the bus are also getting more and more excited, for them, this trip is not a simple journey, but also a beautiful appointment with the city of Hong Kong. Exciting activities and unprecedented experiences await them.
It is full of elements of Chengdu Port and World Games
The "World Games in Hong Kong" theme train headed for Hong Kong
With the slow start of the "World Games Ronggang Tour" theme train, the enthusiasm of the passengers is like the temperature in the carriage, which rises rapidly. As soon as they stepped into the carriage, the passengers couldn't wait to wave the national flag in their hands and sing "Tomorrow Will Be Better" in the carriage - "Stretch out your hands, let me embrace your dreams, let me have your true face".
When the moving singing voice sang in the carriage, everyone was infected by this emotion, and waved the national flag in their hands even harder and shouted: "Meet in Chengdu and share the world luck!" Everyone shouted loudly to show their enthusiasm and support for the upcoming World Games.
From the train, the strong elements of the World Games and Chengdu are particularly eye-catching, and the train decoration is linked by the sports icons of the World Games, which cleverly connects the unique customs and cultural essence of Chengdu and Hong Kong.
Stepping into the carriage, from the treasure of the ancient Shu civilization - the sun god bird, to the towering Chengdu TV Tower, to the cute giant panda and the intangible cultural heritage tea ceremony, every picture makes people indulge in the charming scenery of Chengdu. Hong Kong elements include redbud flowers, beautiful Victoria Harbour and Ding Ding cars, leading passengers to appreciate the beauty of Hong Kong's fusion of classic and modern.
The Chengdu-Hong Kong high-speed rail will be officially put into operation on July 1, 2023, and "taking the high-speed rail to Hong Kong" has become a daily routine for tourists in Chengdu. Since it has been running for more than a year, this "World Luck Ronggang Tour" theme train has undergone great changes compared with the first train.
The reporter learned that the Chengdu-Hong Kong high-speed railway will upgrade the model from the 380A Harmony EMU to the CR400AF-Z Fuxing intelligent EMU after the national railway map adjustment in the fourth quarter on October 26, 2023. This upgrade not only improves the comfort and safety of the trains, but also shortens the running time.
"You can have a morning tea in West Kowloon, Hong Kong in the morning, and you can arrive in Chengdu for a hot pot in the evening, which further shortens the distance between the two places." Wu Songlin, the first conductor of the Chengdu-Hong Kong high-speed railway, said that the World Games will be held in Chengdu in a year's time, and more Hong Kong tourists will definitely take the Chengdu-Hong Kong high-speed rail to Chengdu to watch the games and travel, and they will do a good job in providing security services.
Feel the charm of the world and the culture of Chengdu
The theme train activities are wonderful
The train was bustling as it went. The first captain, driver, mechanic and crew of the Chengdu-Hong Kong train brought wonderful song performances to the passengers; Athlete representatives interact with passengers and play fun games such as "Guess the World Games". In addition, the "Tianfu Cultural Tour" was also launched on the train, using VR technology to allow passengers to immerse themselves in the history and culture of the Three Kingdoms, Sansu and Sanxingdui.
"Where will the 12th World Games be held?" "How many divisions have been announced for the Chengdu World Games?" "What inspired the design of the Chengdu World Games?" "What are the events set up by the Chengdu World Games divided into competition events and what events?" The Q&A project hosted by Ren Qian, an Olympic champion in diving from Chengdu, attracted the passengers to answer questions and set off a "whirlwind of the World Games" on the train, allowing everyone to better understand the Chengdu World Games to be held in Chengdu in a year.
Promoting cultural exchanges is also an important purpose of the "World Games Chengdu Hong Kong Tour" theme train.
Pan Xihan, the docent of Sanxingdui Museum, introduced the characteristic charm of Sanxingdui to everyone on the train. Pan Xihan told reporters that this trip to Hong Kong will introduce the cultural relics and characteristics of Sanxingdui to Hong Kong citizens, "so that everyone can appreciate the charm of Sanxingdui in Hong Kong." At the same time, he will take the opportunity of the one-year countdown to the Chengdu World Games to further understand Hong Kong culture, "hoping to promote cultural exchanges and interactions between the two places and experience the diversity and unity of Chinese civilization." ”
Yu Xin, deputy director of the Department of Public Service and Social Education of Chengdu Jinsha Site Museum, introduced the characteristics and charm of Jinsha Site. "I want to promote Tianfu culture to Hong Kong, so that more people can understand Chengdu and Chinese civilization." Yu Xin said, "Culture is a very good bridge, I hope that friends from Hong Kong and friends from all over the world can learn more about Chengdu through this bridge, and welcome them to come to the Chengdu World Games to experience the charm of sports, and at the same time come to the Jinsha Site Museum to find the past and present life of Chengdu." ”
Not only that, but the meals on this train are also special. Spicy rabbit head, fruit pickles, bowl chicken, panda-shaped desserts...... These Chengdu-style meals make train passengers call them delicious. "The four dishes we specially selected include spicy, sour, salty and sweet, so that everyone can experience the multiple charms of Sichuan cuisine at one time." Li Lihong, general manager of Chengdu Daronghe Hotel Co., Ltd., said, "Chengdu is the capital of food, and I believe that next year's World Games in Chengdu will make the trip worthwhile for athletes and tourists from all over the world!" ”
The promotion of the first anniversary of the countdown to the Chengdu World Games will be held tomorrow
When the train approached Hong Kong, a warm and beautiful melody suddenly sounded in the carriage, as if it was an unexpected surprise on the journey - "walk with me on the streets of Chengdu until all the lights go out...... This song instantly brings people to Chengdu, a city full of fireworks, where the leisurely rhythm of life and the unique market culture are displayed in the melody.
"Chengdu" was sung, and "Pearl of the Orient" sounded one after another. "Pearl of the Orient, my love, is your demeanor still romantic", in the gentle singing, the dazzling night view of Victoria Harbour is outlined, which makes people yearn for it. The two songs are intertwined, which not only shows the unique charm of Chengdu and Hong Kong, but also inadvertently shortens the distance between the hearts of the citizens of the two places.
At 18:55, the "World Games Chengdu Hong Kong Tour" theme train entered Hong Kong West Kowloon. As soon as the passengers get off the train, they will be fully prepared for the one-year countdown to the Chengdu World Games tomorrow.
Meng Dezhi, a national intangible cultural heritage inheritor, came to Hong Kong this time, and she said that she "has a heavy responsibility on her shoulders", "I want to show Shu embroidery at the first anniversary of the countdown to the Chengdu World Games tomorrow, and embroider a giant panda flower for everyone." Meng Dezhi said that the combination of exquisite Shu embroidery and giant pandas loved by people all over the world can produce the effect of "1+1>2". "I hope that more Hong Kong residents and people from all over the world can see the cultural charm of Chengdu."
Also "shouldering the heavy responsibility" is Zheng Qiujie, the inheritor of the time-honored skills of Chengdu Catering Company Lai Tangyuan Food Factory, who will make "panda dumplings" on the spot at tomorrow's promotion event. "I have prepared more than 100 panda dumplings, I hope my friends in Hong Kong can like it!" Zheng Qiujie said, "Lai Tangyuan is our Chengdu food, and the panda is very Chengdu's characteristics, this time I will integrate the two and bring Chengdu characteristics to Hong Kong, hoping that Hong Kong friends can experience Chengdu culture while tasting food." ”
Li Juan, member of the Standing Committee of the Chengdu CPPCC, director of Hong Kong Sun Hung Tai, and chairman of Chengdu Dingsheng Chuanlian, is also full of expectations for tomorrow's promotion activities. "I heard that tomorrow there will be a live display of Chengdu characteristics such as Sichuan opera, tea art, bamboo weaving, etc., I believe it will give Hong Kong citizens a deep impression of Chengdu." Li Juan said, "The economic, science and technology, cultural and other industries of Chengdu and Hong Kong have been docking and cooperating, and we look forward to further strengthening the multi-faceted exchanges between Chengdu and Hong Kong through the promotion of the Chengdu World Games in Hong Kong." ”
On August 7, the Chengdu World Games countdown to the first anniversary of the promotion event will be held in Hong Kong's landmark - sky100 observation deck, when Hong Kong and Chengdu government and business figures, guests from the cultural and sports circles, and representatives of World Games sponsors will gather together to carry out exchanges and cooperation in cultural exchanges, event economic integration, city marketing, etc., sign a series of cooperation agreements, and announce the launch of the World Games Tour (Hong Kong Station).
Red Star News reporter Peng Jing Photojournalist Lu Guoying
Edited by Yixi Chen
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