Student models from Nantong University present a flash fashion show on Jan 1 at Nantong West Railway Station. [Photo/Nantong Daily]

Student models from Nantong University's School of Textile and Clothing, dressed in blue calico garments, staged a graceful flash fashion show on the first day of the New Year holiday at Nantong West Railway Station, bringing the area's unique cultural charm to this bustling transportation hub.

A young girl shows off a piece of blue calico cloth featuring a horse-pattern print at Nantong West Railway Station. [Photo/Nantong Daily]

Travelers waiting for their trains raised their phones to capture this unexpected cultural moment. "It's quite a delightful 'cultural surprise' to encounter before boarding," said one traveler from Henan province returning from the Zilang Music Festival. "This exquisite shade of blue really makes Nantong memorable."

This flash mob event was jointly presented by Nantong West Railway Station and Nantong University's School of Textile and Clothing. Through diverse graphic panels, physical displays, and interactive experiences, travelers were offered a dynamic presentation of the national intangible cultural heritage in Nantong.