Hey fam! ✨ The Chinese mainland just wrapped up an epic eight-day marathon blending National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival vibes, and man, the numbers are mind-blowing! From sunrise flag-raising at Tiananmen Square to drone shows on Mount Emei, these celebrations are painting a picture of major economic resilience and next-level innovation. 🚀
At 4 a.m. on October 1, with the sky still dim, over 121,000 people gathered at Tiananmen Square, eyes glued to the flagpole as the sun rose. One attendee, Tao Bufan, 27, said it was his moment to 'make a heartfelt confession' to his beloved country. Talk about starting the day with goosebumps! 🥹
But it’s not just about patriotism – culture is the real MVP here. In Tangshan, Hebei Province, a free concert series had locals singing along, while drone-assisted displays lit up Mount Emei like a futuristic lantern festival. Estimates show more than 12,000 cultural events popped up nationwide. Think of it like your city's biggest music fest meeting your favorite heritage fair. 🎶🌕
Now, for all my travel junkies: cross-regional trips hit a record 1.25 billion in just the first half of the holiday! High-speed rails, highways, flights—you name it, it was fully booked. It’s like Diwali travel in India or Loy Krathong boat floats in Thailand, but on a whole new scale. 🚄✈️
On the consumption front, street food stalls, theme parks and pop-up night markets saw non-stop action. With app-based bookings and digital loyalty perks, your feed was flooded with #FOMO moments. 🔥
Bottom line? The Chinese mainland’s holiday scene is flexing both its cultural roots and tech chops, showing how traditions and innovation can drive economic vitality. For us in South and Southeast Asia, it’s inspiring to see how big-scale festivities translate to local growth. Ready to plan your next adventure? 🌏😉
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China's holiday consumption showcases economic vitality, innovation
cgtn.com
