What happens when centuries-old Lantern Festival traditions collide with the icy thrill of the Asian Winter Games? A cultural mashup you won’t want to miss! 🌟
This week’s special episode of The Hype brings you live from Harbin – China’s winter wonderland – where glowing lanterns and snowboard tricks share the spotlight. Dive into steaming tangyuan (sweet rice balls), crack mind-bending lantern riddles, and meet the experts shaping the Games:
Zhang Di, senior protocol manager for the 9th Asian Winter Games venues
Ayoub Bechrouri, China-Arab TV reporter
Salionova Alina Sergeevna, RT China journalist and Winter Games insider
❄️ Hot topic alert: Learn how Harbin’s -20°C chill is fueling China’s booming ‘ice-and-snow economy’ – think ski resorts, frosty tourism, and winter sports tech. Zhang Di teases behind-the-scenes logistics: ‘It’s like solving a giant ice puzzle while keeping traditions warm!’
From Arab TV’s Ayoub to Russia’s Alina, our guests spotlight how the Games bridge global cultures. Pro tip: Try their favorite Harbin snack while watching – bingtanghulu (candied fruit skewers) 🍡!
