From Braai to Baozi: A South African’s Take on Chinese New Year
Imagine swapping braai for dumplings and sunny skies for lantern-lit nights! 🇿🇦➡️🇨🇳 South African content creator Lizzy Bessenger recently dove headfirst into Chinese New Year celebrations, sharing her journey of ‘feast and hospitality’ in a viral video collaboration with RoundTable. 🎥✨
🍜 The 15-Day Food Marathon
Bessenger joked about needing ‘three stomachs’ to keep up with daily culinary traditions—from niángāo (sticky rice cake) for prosperity to whole fish dishes symbolizing abundance. ‘It’s like a Netflix binge-watch session, but for your taste buds!’ she quipped.
🧨 More Than Firecrackers: Family First
The creator highlighted heartfelt moments like red envelope exchanges and multi-generational family reunions: ‘Seeing grandparents share stories with toddlers—it’s memory-making in HD quality.’ 👵💻
RoundTable’s special Spring Festival episode drops Friday—perfect viewing while you recover from your own holiday food coma! 🥟😴 PS: What’s YOUR favorite CNY tradition? Sound off in comments!
