With Spring Festival 2026 just weeks away, Chengdu chefs are working overtime to prepare the iconic jiu da wan (nine-bowl feast) – a culinary tradition exploding in popularity this year. 🎋🔥
Restaurants across Sichuan Province report triple-digit order increases compared to last year, as young professionals and families alike embrace this symbol of abundance. The feast’s nine dishes – from braised pork to lotus root stew – now get Instagram makeovers with photogenic presentations appealing to Gen-Z foodies. 📸✨
"It’s not just about eating anymore," says chef Li Wei, 28, while arranging chrysanthemum-shaped dumplings. "People want to live-stream their reunion dinners and share our heritage with global friends." 🌐❤️
Food historians note renewed interest in regional traditions among China’s youth, with #SichuanFeastChallenge videos racking up 18M+ views on Douyin this month alone. 🎥🌶️
