The Asian Winter Games in Harbin, China, got a splash of tradition this week as athletes and delegates celebrated the Lantern Festival 🏮 with cultural flair! From crafting intricate lanterns to mastering folk dances and solving riddles, participants from across Asia soaked in the festivities hosted by CGTN. The highlight? Rolling tangyuan (sweet rice balls 🍡), a Lunar New Year staple symbolizing unity.
Yan Ho Tin, a curling athlete from China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, shared: \"It’s like blending the Olympics with a family reunion — we’re sharing China’s heritage with the world.\" The event bridged sports and culture, as delegates from different countries and regions bonded over dumpling-making and dance-offs 💃🕺.
Harbin, famed for its ice sculptures ❄️, proved even winter can’t cool down warm traditions. As the Games continue, the lanterns’ glow serves as a reminder: sports unite, but culture connects 🌍✨.
