As the Chinese Lunar New Year swept across the Chinese mainland, crowds in Lanzhou, capital of northwest China’s Gansu Province, gathered by the iconic Yellow River for a vibrant celebration blending tradition and youth culture. 🌊🏮
Zhao Xiaoyu, 24, fulfilled her dream of posing in Hanfu—traditional Chinese attire—along the riverbanks. \"I wanted to showcase our heritage in these photos,\" she said, reflecting a trend among young locals embracing their roots. 📸 Hundreds flocked to a Spring Festival fair featuring 150 booths, including one offering Hanfu rentals and photography services that went viral on social media. 💃📱
The fair’s dragon dances, drum performances, and folk music echoed against landmarks like Lanzhou’s century-old iron bridge. Dong Yujie, 27, livestreamed the festivities to friends abroad: \"The firecrackers and gongs—this is the sound of home.\" 🎶🔥
Online, the event racked up 15 million views on Douyin (China’s TikTok), with families like Wang Wei’s braving the cold to sip tea by portable stoves and soak in the atmosphere. Organizer Xu Haifeng noted, \"This fair bridges ancient culture and Gen-Z creativity.\" 🎪✨
From silk robes to drumbeats, Lanzhou’s riverside revelry proved that tradition isn’t just preserved—it’s reinvented. 🌏❤️
