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During the more than four-
hour performance, over 50 pro-
grams were showcased in suc-
cession. Highlights included the
passionate violin performance of
“Ode to the Elephant King,” the
heartfelt song “Railway Enhances
China-Laos Friendship,” the flow-
ing melodies of “Huayao Dai Wel-
come Tune,” and captivating magic
tricks and acrobatics that left the audi-
ence in awe. Additionally, song and dance
performances such as “Sasen Bimai,” “Sanduojiao,”
and “Love Song of Packet Tossing” ignited the audience’s
enthusiasm, encouraging everyone to sing and dance together.
Soulideth, a Lao tour guide, expressed his delight while
watching the Cross-Border Spring Festival Gala: “It’s truly a nov-
elty to enjoy performances like musical instrument playing
and magic tricks on the train. The journey on the Chi-
na-Laos Railway keeps getting more wonderful.” Anna
from Australia and her German friend have planned
their trip to Vientiane, Laos, via the China-Laos Rail-
way. “This is our first time visiting Laos. On the train,
we enjoyed Yunnan’s Pu’er tea and coffee and admired the
window decorations, which were full of the festive spirit of the
Spring Festival.”
“Several of us old friends are retired and wanted to expe-
rience the atmosphere of the Chinese Spring Festival, so we
embarked on this journey on the China-Laos Railway,” said
Lao passenger Kinda (transliteration). A few days earlier, he
fed seagulls and enjoyed rice noodles in Kunming, and now
he is taking home Yunnan specialties like flower cakes
and tamarind cakes. “Yunnan has so many unique snacks
that I want to take them all with me. The Spring Festival
is a great opportunity to savor various Chinese delicacies.
I’ve already tried the smoked sausages that are traditionally
eaten during the Spring Festival.” Passenger Kampan (trans-
literation) from Luang Prabang, Laos, added that the sausages in
Luang Prabang have a different flavor compared to those in China, and
he plans to bring some to share with his Chinese friends next time. German
blogger Robert echoed this sentiment, saying, “I brought my mother to visit China, and
she has praised the spicy and delicious taste of hot pot. There are so many delectable
foods in Yunnan that I can’t possibly introduce them all!”
Thai passenger Song Ji (transliteration) and his friends took the China-Laos Rail-
way international passenger train that day, arriving in Vientiane, the capital of Laos. As
On January 14, the first day of the Spring Festival travel someone who has frequently traveled between Yunnan and Thailand, Song Ji expressed
rush, Kunming South Railway Station was beautifully decorated with his excitement: “This is my first time taking the China-Laos Railway train on my way
Spring Festival elements, creating a vibrant festive atmosphere filled with the home. This railway has made my journey from Yunnan to Vientiane both convenient
laughter and cheerful voices of passengers. That morning, the carriages of Train D87, and comfortable. Along the way, my friends and I chatted and laughed while enjoying
which travels from Kunming, China, to Vientiane, Laos, served as the stage for a unique the beautiful scenery, making this journey home truly unforgettable. I hope that in the
transnational Spring Festival gala titled “Singing with Joy All the Way.” This event, part future, more Thai people can learn about China through this railway and strengthen our
of the cultural theme activities of the China-Laos Railway, was brilliantly staged and live- connections.”
streamed, allowing audiences from all over to join in the celebration and share the joy togeth- Liveliness, warmth, joy, and hope... The transnational train of the China-Laos Rail-
er across mountains and rivers. way, filled with deep affection, is on its way to the next beautiful spring.

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