The "New Year's flavor" in the Winter Olympic Village is strong

Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, Yanqing, January 30 Title: The "New Year's Flavor" in the Village of the Winter Olympics is strong

Xinhua News Agency reporters Liu Yangtao and Yao Youming

Chinese New Year's Eve is coming, in the Winter Olympic Village of the Yanqing Division of the Beijing Winter Olympic Games, several big red lanterns are hung on the most conspicuous heights, and window flowers printed with the red word "Xi" can be seen everywhere, making people feel the atmosphere of the traditional Chinese New Year.

On the morning of the 30th, the wind and sun were beautiful, and the reporter walked into the Yanqing Winter Olympic Village to visit. In the square, the thick snow has not yet melted, and athletes, coaches and staff from all over the world walk through it, some of them carrying thick equipment, some of them strolling calmly with the coffee they just bought, and some stopping by the statue for photos.

Yanqing Winter Olympic Village has a total area of 118,000 square meters, divided into three areas: residential area, square area and operation area, and is expected to receive more than 1,200 athletes and team officials from 90 countries and regions during the Winter Olympics. According to the staff of the Winter Olympic Village, more than 360 people from more than 40 delegations have arrived at the hotel.

"Happy New Year!" When American athlete Summer Bridger learned that China's Spring Festival was coming, he immediately congratulated reporters in a tone full of surprise. "This is my second time in China, but I don't know much about the traditions here." She said expectantly, "It's going to be a whole new experience for me too." ”

There are many traditional Chinese cultural elements in the Winter Olympic Village, and Britcher looked at the ice sculptures in the style of the Great Wall in front of him and felt very novel. "There's a great cultural center in the Village of the Winter Olympics, and there's also VR (virtual reality) equipment that allows me to learn a lot about Chinese culture." She said, "There are a lot of interesting things here, I love Chinese food, especially dumplings, and I think TCM is also cool." ”

Britcher is so happy with life in the Winter Olympic Village that she praised the "smart bed" that can be adjusted with the remote control when interacting with fans on social media.

Also fond of the Winter Olympic Village is Italian athlete Emanuel Reid. "I love Chinese pasta." He said, "Also, the people here are very welcoming, and I'm very happy to live here." ”

Zhang Yunying, a volunteer at Yanqing Winter Olympic Village, said: "Although large-scale activities cannot be held because of epidemic prevention and control, we will still eat dumplings in the evening of Chinese New Year's Eve, watch the Spring Festival Gala, and share the joy and blessings of the New Year together." At the same time, we will continue to stick to our respective positions and provide the best service guarantee for the Winter Olympic athletes and staff, so that they can feel at home in this Chinese year. (Participating reporters: Ma Bangjie, Wu Kunpeng, Lu Xianting, Xia Zilin)