From Hot Water to Horse Posters: A Cultural Fusion
As the 'Becoming Chinese' lifestyle trend sweeps global social media 🥢, Madrid’s Usera district is serving major Lunar New Year vibes! Spanish content creator Álvaro Barco is leading virtual tours through the city’s Chinatown, where red lanterns glow brighter than TikTok filters and horse-themed art nods to this year’s zodiac. 🐎
Congee, Baduanjin, and Community Spirit
Barco’s journey isn’t just about aesthetics—he’s diving into traditions like mindful Baduanjin exercises (think yoga’s chill cousin) and slurping homemade congee. “It’s about sharing the warmth,” he says, while sampling dumplings at a family-run eatery. 🥟
Why Gen Z Can’t Get Enough
With 65% of Usera’s Lunar New Year visitors under 30, the blend of ancient customs and Instagram-worthy backdrops is pure gold. As one student told us: “It’s like traveling to Asia without leaving Madrid!” 🌏✈️
