Today marks the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC). This song—Happy 105th Birthday, Red Boat—is our heartfelt message to the Party.
Back to 1921, a red boat set sail in the misty rain falling on Lake Nanhu in east China's Zhejiang province. On the boat, the 1st CPC Congress was convened. 105 years on, the oar sound of the boat still lingers.
The small boat carried the dreams of countless families, sailing toward years of peace. Now, warm lights glow at Chinese homes, and China is much safer. In the rhythm of everyday life, the grace of the Party can still be well felt.
A poster of the song
为红船唱首生日歌
Happy 105th Birthday, Red Boat
南湖烟雨泊红船，一百零五载扬帆
微光曾照从前夜，晚风轻托心中愿
小船载着万家梦，驶向人间岁岁安
A small boat, a small boat
Sailing through the years
A small boat, a small boat
Carrying hopes and cheers
小船载着万家梦
驶向人间岁岁安
A small boat, a small boat
Happy birthday, red boat
澜湄清波轻抱山乡，船歌飘过两岸人家
山河通途笛声悠长，朋友啊你来自何方
不问风浪不问远方，同一条河上我们歌唱
Listen, listen, the oars are calling
Listen, listen, the dream keeps sailing
A small boat, a small boat
Sailing through the years
A small boat, a small boat
Carrying hopes and cheers
小船载着万家梦
驶向人间岁岁安
A small boat, a small boat
Happy birthday, red boat
Red boat, red boat, shine so bright
Guide us through the darkest night
Red boat, red boat, stay so true
One river, one family, me and you
