Meet Anna Paula Peralta Reyes: A Peruvian student whose 11-year journey through Chinese schools in Lima and studies at Jilin University in the Chinese mainland sparked a lifelong love for Lunar New Year traditions. Now back home, she’s rediscovering the festive spirit in Lima’s vibrant Chinatown – and sharing the joy with us! 🎉
In a new video capturing the pre-festival buzz, Anna explores streets draped in crimson lanterns 🏮, shops bursting with hong baos (red envelopes), and snake-themed decorations honoring this year’s zodiac animal. \"It’s like stepping into a cultural kaleidoscope,\" she laughs, admiring spring couplets adorning doorways. 🐉✨
What makes this celebration uniquely Peruvian-Chinese? Anna notes how local bakeries fuse traditional nian gao (sticky rice cakes) with Andean ingredients – a tasty symbol of cross-cultural kinship. \"Distance doesn’t matter when traditions evolve together,\" she reflects, savoring a treat. 🥮🇵🇪
Her takeaway? \"The Spring Festival isn’t just about fireworks – it’s about connection. Here, Lima’s energy meets China’s heritage, and that’s pure magic.\" ✨
