As the spring breeze caressesChengdu, the Lancang-Mekong River resonates with joyful melodies.On April 11, 2025,a cultural feast blending friendship and youthful vitality unfolded in Chengdu — the "50thAnniversary Celebration of Sino-Thai Diplomatic Relations and the 5th Songkran Festival", hosted by Chengdu University.Officials from the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Chengdu, representatives from the Chengdu People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, and faculty and students from Chengdu University attended the event,usingwater as a medium and art as a bridge,to join thiscivilizational rendezvous that transcends mountains and seas.

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At 14:00, the opening ceremony commenced in a festive atmosphere.Young students from China and abroad, dressed in traditional attire, laid out bodhi leaves symbolizing friendship at the entrance, inviting guests to write blessings and tie their wishes to the "Tree of Friendship", adorned with star-like wish cards.

During the opening ceremony, guests from China and abroad extended theirwarmfestival greetings and jointly presented friendship badges to faculty and student representatives, symbolizing thecontinuationof Sino-Thai friendship.Young students from both countries offeredthe guestsblessings to the guests through the traditional Songkran water pouring ceremony. The program featured vibrant performances, including the Thai traditional dance "Beautiful Songkran", a medley of Thai songs, and an original performance by young students titled "Sino-Thai Family", showcasing exotic charm and youthful vitality.