In the far southern hemisphere, Cairns, Australia, a city slightly unknown to most Chinese, is famous for its iconic natural beauty, the Great Barrier Reef. Recently, this small town in North Queensland has attracted widespread attention on the Internet because of a Spring Festival couplet.
At the entrance of the police station in the center of Cairns, a pair of eye-catching Spring Festival couplets are hung high, adding a different color to this exotic Spring Festival. The horizontal batch of the Spring Festival couplets is "the police and the people are a family", and the upper and lower couplets are respectively "auspicious dragon presents rui to welcome the new year" and "kun police protect the people and protect safety". In the position of the first **, a big "dragon" word is even more eye-catching.
According to Hong Ma, director of the Cairns Police Network, this "tradition" of sticking Spring Festival couplets began in 2020, the New Year of the Rat, and was warmly welcomed and praised by the local people at that time. As a result, this tradition has continued and has become a unique sight to welcome the Lunar New Year in the city of Cairns.
This interesting scene not only attracted many tourists to stop and take pictures, but also sparked heated discussions on the Internet. Many netizens have said that seeing such a scene in the distant southern hemisphere feels both intimate and novel. And this is exactly what Cairns hopes to achieve, through the Spring Festival couplets, a cultural activity with Chinese characteristics, to enhance the connection and friendship with the local Chinese community.
As a tourist city, Cairns is blessed with natural resources and a multicultural atmosphere. The Great Barrier Reef is a World Natural Heritage Site that attracts many tourists. And the tropical rainforest surrounds the city full of mystery and charm. In addition, Cairns has a long history of Chinese immigration, and the Chinese community is also a very important group in the local area. As a result, the celebration of the Lunar New Year has gradually become widely accepted and loved by local residents.
Cairns is undoubtedly an attractive destination for Chinese tourists. During the Spring Festival this year, China Eastern Airlines will provide direct flights from Shanghai to Cairns, which will undoubtedly provide more convenient conditions for Chinese tourists to travel to Cairns. According to Tourism Tropical North Queensland, Cairns' tourism industry is gradually returning to its former prosperity, and the arrival of Chinese tourists will inject new vitality into the local tourism industry.
In addition to natural attractions such as the Great Barrier Reef and rainforests, Cairns has a wealth of cultural and arts activities to explore. In addition, the local cuisine and specialties are also not to be missed. In Cairns, visitors can taste a variety of fresh seafood and tropical fruits, and feel a unique taste bud treat.
In general, Cairns, as a tourist city, not only has unique natural resources and a diverse cultural atmosphere, but also enhances the connection and friendship with the local community by holding cultural activities with Chinese characteristics. It is believed that in the future, Cairns will continue to attract more Chinese tourists to visit and experience the unique charm of the city.