Hey everyone! Have you ever wondered how soldiers celebrate the holidays? π¨π³π Well, Chinese President Xi Jinping recently visited the brave men and women of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Northern Theater Command to wish them a happy Spring Festival! π
The Spring Festival, also known as the Chinese Lunar New Year, is a time for families and friends to come together and celebrate. This year, it falls on January 29th. ποΈ
President Xi met with officers and soldiers, and even spoke to troops via video link! π₯ He thanked them for their hard work in keeping the country safe and encouraged them to stay ready to respond to any emergencies during the holidays. π‘οΈ
He emphasized the importance of being prepared to protect national security and ensure everyone can enjoy a peaceful and happy New Year. π
Isn’t it nice to know that while we celebrate with our families, there are people working hard to keep us safe? Let’s send them our best wishes too! πβ€οΈ
Reference(s):
President Xi extends Spring Festival greetings to all servicemen
cgtn.com