A watermelon splits open, and childhood returns with summer. On this Children's Day, what flavors of childhood come to your mind?

Maybe it's the simple joy of enjoying watermelons with a spoon. On hot summer days, the chorus of cicadas filled the air. Dad cut open an ice-cold watermelon while Mom handed you a shiny spoon. With one twist into the heart of the watermelon, you tasted the sweetness of summer.

Maybe it's the irresistible treats from the corner store. As the school bell rang, little kids crowded around the counter, tempted by orange soda, popsicles, and spicy snacks. Back then, a mere fifty cents could buy a burst of colorful flavors.

Maybe it's the laughter by the countryside creek. In the fields and meadows, friends called each other to climb trees for fruits and caught shrimps in the river. Running freely through the fields, the scent of earth filled the air with pure joy.

Or maybe, it's the gentle breeze under a starry sky. In the farmhouse yard, beneath the grapevines, fireflies danced while Grandma fanned you to sleep and you drifted into sweet innocent dreams.

Today is International Children's Day. May the little ones stay innocent and joyful forever and the grown-ups let go of their seriousness for a moment of carefree joy. Wishing a happy Children's Day to both the young and the young at heart!

Source: Yangcheng Evening News

点击解锁童年的味道！

西瓜裂开一条缝，童年和夏天一起回来了。这个六一，你想起的儿时味道是？

也许，是西瓜加小勺的惬意满足。是炎炎夏日，蝉鸣阵阵，老爸破开冰镇西瓜，老妈递来银亮小勺。那时，往瓜心里一旋，就是一个夏天的清甜。

也许，是小卖部前的心心念念。是放学铃响，货柜摊前，挨挨挤挤的小鬼头和橘子汽水、冰棍、辣条的诱惑。那时，兜里的五毛，能置换五彩缤纷的滋味。

也许，是乡间溪边的欢声笑语。是田间地头，呼朋唤友上树摘果，下河摸虾。那时，撒丫子的奔跑，有着最纯粹的泥土香。

也许，是满天繁星下的徐徐清风。是农家小院，葡萄藤下，轻舞的萤虫，摇扇的外婆和不谙世事的甜梦。

今天是六一国际儿童节，愿小朋友永远天真烂漫，请大朋友放下一本正经，在自己的时区里，任性撒欢。祝大小朋友，节日快乐！

文丨记者 吴瑕
手绘海报丨刘苗
翻译丨邹晓华