In the white world of snowflakes, Harbin, a northern city, is like a huge silver picture. In winter, the city is dressed in silver, and those who come from the south meet a wonderful trip here.
Of course, in addition to the joy and novelty, there is also a little embarrassment. For example, those tourists who want to experience the northern style will inevitably burst into tears when they ask the peeling master in the vegetable market to "cut a plate of frozen pears". Because in the eyes of northerners, "cutting plates" is not a common word, let alone asking for a plate of frozen pears. Perhaps this is a subtle anecdote of cultural differences.
Harbin people have always been known for their boldness and straightforwardness. But some people find that these days, they seem to be smiling less. This has made many people wonder: What is it that makes the people of Erbin lose their smiles? Is it really because "ha" can't come out?
Behind the seemingly jokes, there is actually a reflection on the state of life. In the cold wind of the northern ice city, "ha" out of the hot air was originally the most common detail of life. But when the pace of life accelerates and the pressure of work increases, it may become difficult to "ha" out that thick warmth.
Thankfully, though, the city hasn't lost the enthusiasm and creativity it deserves. The local cultural and tourism department issued new travel rules and called on tourists to come up with new ideas, which undoubtedly injected fresh blood into the ice city. The code reminds visitors to keep warm and safe, which not only shows the care for tourists, but also shows that city managers attach importance to cultural exchange and interaction.
Of course, "Little Potato" is not the nickname of authentic Northeast people, and now there are various nicknames and labels circulating on the Internet, but whether it is a potato seed or a large earth tank, it represents the sincere and tenacious character traits of people on the banks of the Songhua River.
As for why there are fewer smiles, perhaps every Harbin person has their own answer. The trivialities and stresses of life, the changes in the environment and personal expectations... A combination of factors sometimes makes people forget to smile.
But even so, under the magnificent scene of thousands of miles of ice and snow, we can still see the strong and optimistic spirit of the people of Harbin. That boldness and sincerity have not dissipated because of the cold winter. They still welcome every friend from afar with an open and inclusive attitude, convey warmth in the severe cold, and show tenacity in the wind and snow.
Before arriving in Harbin, you may have only heard of its extreme cold, but after leaving Harbin, you will understand that the warmest part of the city actually comes from the unquenchable fire in the hearts of every resident.
To sum up, in today's fast-paced, high-stress social environment, each of us will feel more or less happy and smile scarce. However, as the city of Harbin has shown us, no matter how the environment changes, we can only find the most sincere and pure joy and smile in our hearts by remaining optimistic and positive in the face of difficulties and challenges, and solving problems through unity and cooperation.
Therefore, it is not that we will not laugh if we can't come out, but we are waiting for an opportunity to embrace every surprise and challenge that life brings us with a broader mind. Overcome difficulties together in acceptance and understanding, and harvest smiles and warmth in sharing and mutual assistance. After all, no matter how the four seasons change, "Ha" should always come out with a breath of warmth and hope.