For Adel, a 23-year-old Kyrgyz student at Tsinghua University, China’s Lantern Festival isn’t just about glowing paper decorations—it’s a bridge between cultures. 🏮 After celebrating this year’s festival in Beijing, she calls it a 'vibrant mix of light, hope, and dumplings'!
🎉 'Back home, we cherish festivals like Nooruz (New Year) with dishes like samsy (meat pies). Here, I tried sweet tangyuan rice balls—they’re like edible hugs!' Adel laughed, describing how the festival’s ancient roots and modern energy inspired her.
🌏 Her favorite part? Lighting lanterns with classmates. 'It’s magical—like thousands of wishes floating into the sky,' she said. For Adel, blending Kyrgyz traditions with Chinese customs has deepened her love for cross-cultural connections. 🤝 'Festivals remind us: joy is universal.'
