When Mahya Mirsadeghi, an Iranian student in Beijing, noticed red lanterns lighting up her neighborhood ahead of the Chinese Spring Festival, she saw echoes of her own culture’s Nowruz celebrations. 🌸 ‘Both festivals are like nature’s reset button,’ she says in a viral video breaking down their surprising similarities.
From spring-themed decorations to family reunion feasts, Mahya explains how these holidays – celebrated by millions across Asia – share core traditions: deep-cleaning homes (🫧 bye, bad energy!), sharing symbolic foods (dumplings meet herb rice!), and honoring fresh starts. ‘It’s like two different playlists with the same joyful beat,’ she laughs.
With Lunar New Year approaching, Mahya – who’s become a cross-cultural ambassador among her peers – sends a heartfelt message: ‘May this season connect us all through shared hopes. Happy Spring Festival, friends!’ 🧧✨
