At the break of dawn, Shenzhen North Railway Station buzzed with life as travelers embarked on their journeys home for China's Spring Festival. Among them was Wang Hui, waiting with her family to board the first high-speed train departing at 6:08 a.m. to Xi'an City in northwest China.
Despite having built a life in the bustling metropolis of Shenzhen, Wang Hui, a mother and long-time resident, couldn't suppress the annual yearning for her hometown. \"I've been in Shenzhen since university, and now I have my own family,\" she shared, her eyes reflecting the early morning light. \"But every year, as the Spring Festival approaches, I can't help but feel the pull of home.\"
Similarly, Ms. Zhong, another traveler heading to Chenzhou in central China's Hunan Province, echoed this sentiment. Having lived in Shenzhen for over a decade, she admitted that the city's rapid growth hadn't diminished her homesickness during the festive season. \"I've planned this trip for a month,\" she said with a warm smile. \"The Spring Festival is when you want to be with family and embrace the traditions that connect us.\"
The scenes at the station are a testament to the enduring importance of family reunions during the Spring Festival, a time when millions across China journey back to their roots. It's a cultural phenomenon that underscores the deep-rooted traditions and strong family ties that define Chinese society.
