
A Lantern's Glow: Finding Home in Lijiang's Autumn Nights
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A Lantern's Glow: Finding Home in Lijiang's Autumn Nights
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秋天的丽江古城,空气中弥漫着桂花的香味。
In the autumn of Lijiang Ancient Town, the air is filled with the scent of osmanthus flowers.
月圆夜,天上挂着一轮明月,照亮了石板路。
On a full moon night, a bright moon hangs in the sky, illuminating the cobblestone streets.
古城的街道两旁挂满了色彩斑斓的灯笼,
Colorful lanterns are hung along both sides of the ancient town's streets.
热闹的集市上,人来人往,大家都在为中秋节做着准备。
In the bustling market, people come and go, all preparing for the Mid-Autumn Festival.
在这个热闹的夜晚,李伟站在巷子口,手里捧着一个还没点燃的灯笼。
On this lively night, Li Wei stood at the entrance of an alley, holding an unlit lantern.
李伟是一个刚到丽江工作的年轻人,他常常感到孤独,想念远方的家。
Li Wei is a young man who just came to Lijiang to work, and he often feels lonely, missing his distant home.
在这个欢庆的时刻,他却觉得自己像个局外人。
During this festive time, he felt like an outsider.
李伟在街上徘徊。
Li Wei wandered the streets.
他看见一家店铺门口,梅玲正在忙碌。
He saw Mei Ling busy at the entrance of a store.
梅玲是土生土长的丽江人,她对每一个节日的传统都了如指掌,
Mei Ling is a native of Lijiang and knows all about every festival tradition.
也喜欢在节日里迎接和帮助新来的人。
She also enjoys welcoming and helping newcomers during festivals.
李伟注意到梅玲笑容满面,和家人一起将一个个灯笼挂起。
Li Wei noticed Mei Ling with a smiling face, hanging up lanterns with her family.
“你好,需要帮忙吗?”梅玲靠近李伟,打破了他的沉默。
"Hello, do you need some help?" Mei Ling approached Li Wei, breaking his silence.
李伟犹豫了一下,点了点头。
Li Wei hesitated for a moment and then nodded.
“那我们一起点亮灯笼吧!”梅玲说。
"Then let's light the lantern together!" Mei Ling said.
李伟点燃了手中的灯笼,看着它随着热气慢慢升起。
Li Wei lit the lantern in his hand, watching it slowly rise with the heat.
他的心也随之轻松了一些。
His heart felt a little lighter too.
夜色渐深,许多人汇聚在广场上,准备放飞灯笼。
As the night deepened, many people gathered in the square, preparing to release the lanterns.
梅玲把李伟拉到人群中央,微笑着对他说:“放心,大胆地放飞吧,这代表我们新的开始和希望。”
Mei Ling pulled Li Wei to the center of the crowd, smiling as she said, "Don’t worry, release it with confidence. This represents our new beginning and hope."
李伟深吸一口气,和梅玲一起放飞了灯笼。
Taking a deep breath, Li Wei released the lantern with Mei Ling.
灯笼明亮,徐徐上升,和其他灯笼一起装点了夜空。
The bright lantern gracefully ascended, decorating the night sky alongside the others.
那一刻,李伟感到了一种久违的温暖和归属感。
In that moment, Li Wei felt a long-lost warmth and sense of belonging.
在灯笼飞得越来越高的时候,李伟忽然觉得,丽江并不再陌生。
As the lantern rose higher and higher, Li Wei suddenly realized that Lijiang no longer felt unfamiliar.
这座城,这些人,对他而言,也变得亲切而熟悉。
This town, these people, became dear and familiar to him.
月亮的光辉照耀下,李伟的脸上绽开了笑容。
Under the moon’s glow, a smile spread across Li Wei's face.
从那夜起,李伟决定积极参与更多的活动,认识更多的朋友。
From that night on, Li Wei decided to actively participate in more activities and meet more friends.
他懂得,只要心开放,任何地方都可以成为新的家。
He understood that as long as his heart was open, any place could become a new home.
梅玲的善意和灯笼的升起,带给了他莫大的勇气和希望。
Mei Ling's kindness and the rising of the lantern gave him great courage and hope.
丽江的秋夜,有了家的味道。
The autumn nights of Lijiang had the taste of home.