🌾All aboard the amazing ‘Seedling Train’! 🚂
Did you know there’s a special train in the Chinese mainland that’s been helping farmers grow rice for over 25 years? It’s called the “Rice Seedlings Transplanting Express,” but people like to call it the “Seedling Train” for short!
Every spring, this train carries farmers from the northeast all the way to the Sanjiang Plain, one of the biggest rice-growing areas in China. Over the years, more than 1.9 million farmers have hopped on board to help plant rice seedlings. That’s like filling a stadium 20 times!
But this isn’t just any train ride. 🎶 On the 20-day journey, farmers attend hands-on farming lessons, find new job opportunities, and even enjoy cultural performances. Imagine learning new skills, making friends, and watching live shows—all while traveling to work!
The Seedling Train is super important because it helps grow lots of rice to feed people. 🌾 It’s a big part of China’s modern farming, showing how working together can make everyone’s life better.
So next time you eat a bowl of rice, think about the farmers and the special train that helps make it all possible! 🍚
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
