China’s Lunar New Year celebrations are galloping into 2026 with a dazzling mix of ancient customs and futuristic flair! From Beijing’s Taoranting Park, where folk artists revive centuries-old crafts 🎨, to Shaanxi’s thunderous Yangge drum performances that shake the earth 🥁, the Year of the Horse is off to a spirited start.
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In Hubei and Fujian provinces, robot dragons dance alongside human performers 🤖🐉, while VR lantern festivals let visitors “walk” through mythical landscapes. One attendee in Wuhan joked, ‘Even the horses here are charging wirelessly now!’ 🔋
Cultural Buffet for the Soul
Foodies aren’t left out—night markets from Chengdu to Guangzhou serve AI-recommended dumpling combos 🥟, blending data crunching with grandma’s recipes. Meanwhile, livestreamed temple fairs rack up billions of views globally, proving tradition’s got serious viral potential 📱💥.
