Soldiers phoned their families to send their holiday greetings, as well as pictures of awards and certificates achieved over the past year. [Photo by Hou Chonghui for chinadaily.com.cn]
Although they are unable to go home to reunite with their families for the upcoming Spring Festival, soldiers in Lanzhou, Northwest China's Gansu province, put up red lanterns, a quintessential holiday decoration, to create a festive atmosphere. [Photo by Hou Chonghui for chinadaily.com.cn]
Soldiers in Lanzhou, Northwest China's Gansu province, celebrate the upcoming Spring Festival with dancing and drums. (Photo by Hou Chonghui for chinadaily.com.cn)
Soldiers in Lanzhou, Northwest China's Gansu province, celebrate the upcoming Spring Festival with dancing and drums. （Photo by Hou Chonghui for chinadaily.com.cn）
