🔥 Chongqing turned up the heat this week with a hotpot festival that united 1,000 residents around steaming, spicy broth! Nearly 100 tables arranged in a giant circle transformed a local square into a symbolic reunion banquet, celebrating family ties ahead of Chinese New Year.
📸 Imagine the scene: Laughter, clinking chopsticks, and a fiery aroma cutting through the winter chill. Known as the birthplace of hotpot culture, Chongqing showcased its signature málà (numbing-spicy) flavor that’s gone viral worldwide. Local chefs rolled out crimson broths bubbling with chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns—a taste adventure not for the faint of heart!
🌶️ \"Hotpot isn’t just food—it’s about warmth and connection,\" said one attendee, scooping tofu from a shared pot. From students to grandparents, the feast bridged generations, proving that shared meals remain China’s ultimate social network.
