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
近千名青少年巡游汕头内海湾，以青春之名向祖国告白
刚劲奔放的小学英歌舞，跃动奔腾的双龙舞，气势磅礴的二十四节气鼓……10月1日，近千名青少年学生齐聚汕头内海湾开展国庆巡游活动，英姿勃发的青少年们列队在一个个不同主题的方阵中，昂首挺胸、阔步向前，从汕头开放广场一路巡游至华侨公园，以青春之名，向祖国告白，表达对祖国最美好的祝愿和最深情的热爱。
记者在现场看到，近千名青少年组成16个巡游方阵，分为“欢庆”“欢腾”“欢聚”三个篇章，红旗方阵、仪仗队、武术队、英歌操队、潮乐队、渔灯队……巡游队伍鱼贯前行，在全长约1公里的巡游活动中，队伍所到之处就带来激昂嘹亮的号声和精彩纷呈的表演，展现了青少年昂扬向上的青春风采和赓续中华优秀传统文化的青春活力。
同时，道路两旁也围满了前来围观拍照的市民游客，他们手里高举着小红旗，脸上贴着鲜红色的五星贴纸，当国歌响起时，路两旁的群众齐声大合唱，每一声歌声都是对祖国深情的表白。当巡游队伍经过时，他们也纷纷为队伍献上欢呼和掌声，节日氛围非常浓厚。
特地带儿子近距离感受巡游氛围的陈女士在假期首日起了个大早，8点整就已经到达巡游的起点“占位”了，她告诉记者：“今年的青少年巡游很有意义，很多方阵都展现了潮汕特色的传统文化，比如英歌舞、潮汕大锣鼓、二十四节气鼓这些，我觉得，树立文化自信应该就要从小孩子做起、从青少年做起，同时我们也感受到了新一代青少年的精气神，这就是国家的繁荣富强的希望！”
“我祝祖国繁荣昌盛，山河锦绣，国泰民安！”巡游活动中，还有不少侨青代表来到现场，感受现场洋溢的爱国情怀，汕头市侨界青年联合会副会长陈建宏表示，“有国才有家，先辈一直教导我们要爱国爱家，我会做好传承，为家乡建设得更加美好贡献自己的一份力量。”
文、图 | 记者 蚁璐雅 通讯员 汕宣
译 | 肖凯欣
英文审校| 邹晓华