On the afternoon of June 9th, the final bell of the last examination marked the successful conclusion of the three-day 2026 National College Entrance Examination (gaokao) in Guangdong Province. Outside examination venues, parents who had waited for hours welcomed their children with heartfelt celebrations. Having finally cast off the pressure of three years of preparation, many students had already mapped out their vacation plans, including expressing gratitude to teachers, spending time with family and friends, and traveling with classmates.

At the Guangzhou No. 2 High School examination site, one student completed all gaokao subjects after finishing the politics examination. He could not hold back his emotions and burst into tears upon walking out, saying in a choked voice, "I hope all efforts will be rewarded." Many families had already prepared celebratory dinners to mark the end of the exam. The parent of a student told reporters that the past three years had been challenging for the child, and the family had prepared a table of favorite dishes for a reunion dinner and heart-to-heart conversation.

During this year's gaokao, a video of a student in Shenzhen bowing to waiting parents after leaving the examination venue quickly went viral online, resonating with people across the country. In a later interview, the student said, "This is the first time I've seen such a large gathering. I was genuinely surprised to see so many parents here to welcome us." Moved by the sight of parents waiting for hours under the scorching sun, the student expressed gratitude through a respectful bow. The simple gesture reflected appreciation for years of family support and served as a response to the care shown by the whole city.

During this year's gaokao, parents demonstrated an increasingly mature and rational approach to accompanying their children through the examination process. Respectful and orderly support became the norm at examination sites. Many parents waited quietly with sunflowers in hand or dressed in clothing symbolizing good wishes, leaving the area in an orderly manner after seeing their children off. People from all sectors of society also joined efforts to support the exam. Nearby businesses and local residents voluntarily reduced noise levels and avoided the peak-hour crowd. This citywide display of care and cooperation reflected the warmth and inclusiveness of urban life.

一躬见感恩，一城见温情

6月9日下午，随着最后一科考试结束铃声响起，为期三天的2026年广东省普通高考圆满落下帷幕。各考点外等候多时的家长们用满满的仪式感迎接走出考场的孩子；卸下三年备考重压的考生们，早已规划好属于自己的放松假期，感恩师长、陪伴亲友、结伴远行。

广州市第二中学考点，一名考生在政治科目考试结束后完成全部高考科目，走出考场时难抑激动、当场落泪，哽咽着道出心声：“希望所有努力皆有回报。”不少家庭早已备好丰盛家宴，打算用美味佳肴好好犒劳结束高考的学子。考生小李的家长告诉记者，孩子三年奋战十分不易，今晚特意准备了一桌拿手好菜，一家人好好聚餐谈心。

今年高考期间，一名深圳考生走出考场后向等候的家长躬身致谢的画面迅速刷屏全网，温情瞬间引发广泛共鸣。该考生在事后接受采访时表示：“人生中第一次，见这么大的场面。我真的很惊讶，我没有想到会有这么多家长在这边欢迎。”面对烈日下长久等候的家长，他以躬身致意表达内心感动。这个简单的举动，是对家人多年陪伴的感恩，也是对全城守护的回应。

今年高考，家长的陪考心态愈发成熟，文明陪伴成为主流，现场秩序井然。不少家长手持向日葵、身着寓意吉祥的服饰，默默伫立等候，做到送考后有序离场。社会各界也主动加入护考行列，周边商户、社区居民自觉配合降噪、错峰出行。全民参与的暖心氛围，勾勒出温暖包容的城市底色。

文｜记者 孙唯 沈婷婷 余晓玲 实习生 罗思源 邹婷萱
图｜记者 刘畅
译｜郑书悦
英文审校｜曾敏