Brave Seniors Dive into Harbin’s Icy Waters! ๐โโ๏ธโ๏ธ
Can you imagine jumping into freezing cold water when it’s below minus 10 degrees Celsius outside? ๐ฅถ Well, in Harbin, a city in northeastern China, a group of adventurous seniors are doing just that!
Every winter, the Songhua River freezes over, and people carve out special pools in the thick ice. These amazing seniors, who love winter swimming, jump into these icy pools and enjoy a chilly swim! ๐โ๏ธ
Before they dive in, they strike fun poses and wave to the crowd. Many people gather around to watch them and cheer them on. It’s like a cool (literally!) winter show! ๐๐
Winter swimming is not only exciting but also a way for them to stay healthy and strong. They believe that braving the cold water boosts their immune system. Plus, it’s a lot of fun! Would you be brave enough to try it? ๐
Reference(s):
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