CHINA ROADS BLOCKED BY THOUSANDS OF CYCLISTS IN NIGHT QUEST FOR DUMPLINGS
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✍️ Thousands of cyclists brought traffic gridlock between two cities in central China as a viral social media trend went awry, causing frustration and regret for many participants.
👉 The 'Night Ride to Kaifeng' trend started as a social media quest for dumplings but ended with thousands of cyclists bringing traffic gridlock between two cities in central China. 👉 The event was part of a trend of young Chinese people traveling cheaply at a time when the economy is faltering and job prospects are scarce. 👉 The trend was started by four university students who cycled the 50km from Zhengzhou to Kaifeng in June to try guantangbao, a type of soup dumpling. 👉 Local government saw the trend as an opportunity to recreate the instant fame that the town of Zibo enjoyed last year because of its barbecues. 👉 Authorities in both cities pushed back against the trend, closing off main cycling lanes and urging students to use trains or buses for long-distance travel. 👉 Some social media users criticized the cyclists for 'irresponsible' behavior such as littering.
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