Southeast Asia Information Port News (www.dnyxxg.com) In recent days, various districts and counties (cities) in Shenyang City, Liaoning Province, have held send-off ceremonies for new recruits in the spring of 2026 in various unique forms, sending blessings to the enthusiastic young people who are about to embark on their military journey, and creating a strong atmosphere of "one person joining the army, the whole family honored" in the local area.
At the Lei Feng Square in Huanggu District, a send-off ceremony themed "Continuing the Spirit of Lei Feng, Embarking on the Journey to a Strong Military" was held, where more than 100 new recruits wearing "New Era Lei Feng Successors" sashes and "New Era Lei Feng" badges gathered. At the scene, excerpts from Lei Feng's diary—"I believe a revolutionary should put the interests of the revolution first and dedicate everything to the cause of the Party; this is the greatest happiness"—and from the diary of Jin Chenglong, a Liaoning model of the times and a national advanced individual in learning from Lei Feng—"No fame, no gain, no regrets, only affection, righteousness, and a love for the motherland. I must go to the grassroots to make contributions and dedicate my youthful blood and sweat to the places where the motherland needs me most"—were read aloud word by word. The sincere words brought tears to the eyes of many new recruits.
92-year-old veteran of the Korean War, Wu Dawei, solemnly handed Lei Feng's diary and a bust of Lei Feng to the new recruits, earnestly urging them that no matter what position they held in the army, they should emulate Lei Feng's dedication and professionalism. Inspired by Jin Chenglong's deeds, Sun Haoxuan, a new recruit who enlisted, tightly grasped Wu's hand and promised to make the name "Lei Feng soldier" even more renowned through his actions.
At the "Starting a New Journey in Military Uniform, Youth Dedicated to the Country" farewell ceremony held in Tiexi District, the families of second-class merit recipients received their commendation certificates from leaders of the People's Armed Forces Department, amidst thunderous applause. A relevant official from the Tiexi District People's Armed Forces Department stated that presenting the commendation certificates at the farewell ceremony was intended to provide new recruits with role models and benchmarks to emulate, inspiring them to make contributions in the military and planting the seeds of love for the army and martial arts prowess in their hearts.
In Shenhe District, an event themed "Singing the Lei Feng Suite, Sending Off Lei Feng Soldiers to Glorious Enlistment" was held. The resounding "Lei Feng Suite" echoed throughout the venue, its powerful melody serving as the best "first lesson in military service" for the new recruits, subtly solidifying their loyalty as "Lei Feng soldiers."
At the spring farewell ceremony for new recruits held in Yuhong District, a report video comprehensively reviewed the entire recruitment process. Representatives of the new recruits and their parents spoke in turn, conveying their firm determination to dedicate themselves to national defense and their warm family entrustment. At the end of the ceremony, parents personally served "farewell dumplings," blending profound patriotism with heartwarming local sentiments.
In Xinmin City, a parade of new recruits was held in full swing. Colorful flags fluttered along the three-kilometer main street, and local residents spontaneously lined the streets to bid farewell to the new recruits. As the convoy slowly moved forward, the recruits solemnly saluted their fellow villagers in farewell. A relevant official from the Xinmin City People's Armed Forces Department stated that organizing the parade allowed the new recruits to say goodbye to their hometown in this way, further strengthening the atmosphere of "joining the army is a supreme honor," and making the sense of honor for soldiers and their families visible and tangible.
It is reported that the new recruits from Shenyang City this spring will depart successively on March 16th to go to military camps across the country. (End)
