Xinhua News Agency, Vientiane/Kunming, February 6th News | The strong “New Year’s flavor” on the China Laos cross-border passenger train
“China and Laos are adjacent to mountains and rivers, and the friendship is unbreakable!” The joyful song echoed on the D88 “Fuxing” train of China Laos Railway; On the D87 “Lancang” train, programs with Yunnan characteristics such as “Flower Drum · Flower Drum” won cheers from passengers
In the beginning of spring, the 2026 Spring Festival cultural theme activity of the China Laos Railway, “Singing and Feeling along the Way”, kicked off on the two-way train on the 4th.
This event marks the beginning of the “Moving Forward” 2026 New Year Culture into Laos series of activities. On that day, the D87 train from Kunming to Vientiane and the D88 train from Vientiane to Kunming transformed into a “moving stage”, with Chinese and Laotian artists presenting wonderful performances together. Not only did passengers feel the festive atmosphere amidst laughter and joy, but it also further enhanced the connection between the hearts of the two countries.
The singing on the train blended the languages of the two countries, leaving a deep impression on Kamon, Deputy Minister of the Propaganda Department of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party. Kamon said that on this long-awaited dream road of the Laotian people, cultural exchanges have brought the hearts of the two peoples closer together. It is hoped that the China Laos railway, like a galloping steed, will be stable and farsighted on the road of prosperity and development.
Bangdang, the Lao Consul General in Kunming, has participated in the China Laos Railway Spring Festival for the second time. In his eyes, every year he could see a microcosm of China’s steady development through the “window” of railways. “Buildings that have not been seen before will be built in the next year.” Bangdang said that the China Laos Railway has promoted Laos to transform from a “land locked country” to a “land linked country”, bringing tangible benefits to the development of Laos and neighboring countries.
In the carriage, the red lanterns and the traditional costumes worn by the artists complement each other, and several Chinese Laotian railway construction and operation staff also shared their stories in the event. Peng Mengyu, a Laotian girl, was responsible for the “physical examination” of the China Laos railway train. She had studied in China and was determined to join the China Laos railway when she learned of its construction. Now she has grown into an excellent locomotive fitter in the Laos section of the China Laos railway. The maintenance work cannot tolerate any carelessness, and even if it is tiring to reheat, the safe operation of the train must be ensured, “she said.
Lao passenger Kanle took his daughter back to his hometown by train and was surprised by the wonderful performance on the train. I really enjoyed the cultural performance on the train today, “Kansai Mei, Kanler’s 9-year-old daughter, told reporters.” When I grow up, I want to travel and study in China. I really like Chinese cuisine and culture
Li Fujian, a Chinese passenger on business trip to Laos, took the China Laos Railway for the first time. He told reporters that the people of China and Laos were enjoying themselves on the train, making him feel like he was visiting relatives. “Everyone was very close together, and it made me feel like China and Laos are one family
As a benchmark project of China Laos joint construction of the “the Belt and Road”, the China Laos Railway has been in operation for more than four years and has continued to bring convenience to the people of both countries, inject new vitality into regional economic and social development, and become the road of happiness, development, and friendship for the Chinese and Laotian people.