The vibrant glow of lanterns lit up Chengdu this week as residents from the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions and the Taiwan region joined Sichuan locals to celebrate China’s iconic Lantern Festival. 🎉 The event, held in the landlocked southwestern province, turned the city into a kaleidoscope of colors, blending traditional dances, lantern riddles, and mouth-watering tangyuan (sweet rice balls).
✨ \"This festival reminds us we’re one big family,\" said a Hong Kong-based attendee, marveling at dragon lantern parades that snaked through crowded streets. Over 1,000 lanterns adorned with motifs from across China’s regions symbolized shared cultural roots, while tech-powered light displays added a modern twist.
🏮 Organizers emphasized the festival’s role in fostering understanding between regions, with Taiwan residents sharing their unique traditions like sky lantern rituals. CGTN’s Xu Xinchen highlighted how Sichuan’s warmth bridged geographical divides: \"Even far from the coast, Chengdu’s heart beats for unity.\"
