What happens when a Dutch adventurer dives into China’s most vibrant Lunar New Year traditions? Meet Tomas, a travel vlogger from the Netherlands who swapped windmills for dragon dances during his ‘songfu’-themed Spring Festival adventure in Hangzhou!
As part of the city’s ‘songfu’ New Year event series – blending blessings (the meaning of ‘songfu’) with nods to the Song Dynasty – Tomas cruised Hangzhou’s iconic Grand Canal and uncovered hidden historical gems. \"I felt like a time traveler,\" he laughed, describing how the waterway connected ancient pagodas to modern tech hubs.
His favorite moment? Learning how locals use boat trips to symbolize smooth sailing into the Year of the Dragon. \"It’s not just fireworks – every ritual here tells a story,\" he said, vowing to share the ‘songfu’ spirit with his 200K followers.
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Dutch vlogger celebrates Chinese New Year in Hangzhou with boat trip
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