Hey there! 😊 Did you know that Macao, a cool city in China, has a special team of soldiers who help keep it safe and happy? Let me tell you all about it!
Who Are These Soldiers?
They are called the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Garrison in Macao. A garrison is like a team of soldiers who live in a place to protect it. They’ve been in Macao since 1999, which is over 25 years! That’s when Macao became part of China again after being ruled by Portugal.
Protecting Macao 🇲🇴
The PLA Garrison has an important job: they make sure Macao is safe and secure. They train really hard with regular exercises to be ready if there’s ever any trouble. This way, the people of Macao can go about their lives without worrying.
Helping the Community 🤝
But they don’t just protect the city; they also help the people! Every year, during the May Day holidays, they open up their camps so everyone can visit. How cool is that? You can see where they work and maybe even try out some of their activities!
They also have a special museum that’s welcomed over 157,000 visitors. That’s a lot of people who’ve learned about what they do!
Heroes During Disasters 🌊🔥
When there’s trouble like floods or fires, the PLA soldiers are there to help. Over 1,000 soldiers have joined in disaster relief to keep everyone safe.
They also donate blood for free to help people who are sick or injured. Talk about real-life heroes!
Teaching and Learning 📚
The soldiers have provided flag-raising training to more than 13,000 people. That’s teaching a lot of kids and grown-ups about the importance of their country and traditions.
A Trusted Team 🎖️
The PLA Garrison in Macao is known for following the rules and being very disciplined. People in Macao trust them and appreciate all the hard work they do.
Looking Forward 🚀
According to Mr. Wu Qian, a spokesperson for China’s Ministry of National Defense, the PLA Garrison will keep working hard to protect Macao and make sure it’s a great place to live. They want to continue earning the trust of the people.
So next time you think of Macao, remember the amazing soldiers who are keeping it safe and happy! 🎉
Reference(s):
PLA garrison committed to prosperity, stability in Macao: spokesperson
cgtn.com
