While most of us were bundling up for winter, families on Yongxing Island in Sansha City – China’s tropical southernmost municipality – were firing up stoves for 2026’s most unique Spring Festival reunion dinners. 🎆
Seafood & Sunshine: A Tropical Twist on Tradition
Forget frozen dumplings – here, freshly caught lobster, grouper, and coconut crab dominated dinner tables on February 17th. "We’ve got the South China Sea as our pantry," laughed local resident Chen Meiying via Sansha TV. Families paired their feasts with homegrown papayas and pineapples, proving tropical flavors can harmonize with Lunar New Year traditions. 🥥🐟
Community Connections Across the Waves
With 2026 marking another year of stable development in Sansha, residents shared how video calls bridged the ocean to mainland relatives. Meanwhile, the island’s newly upgraded community center hosted calligraphy workshops and lion dance rehearsals – blending Hainan’s cultural roots with modern island life. 🦁✍️
As fireworks lit the palm-fringed horizon, one thing became clear: whether surrounded by skyscrapers or coconut trees, the warmth of family reunion remains Spring Festival’s true heartbeat. ❤️
