This Lunar New Year got an out-of-this-world twist as China's Shenzhou-21 crew transformed their space station module into a zero-gravity celebration zone! 🌌 While Earthbound families gathered for reunion dinners, the taikonauts staged their own ‘Spring Festival Gala’ 400 km above our planet, complete with floating dumplings and holographic dragon dances.
The crew livestreamed their cosmic festivities on February 17, 2026 – Lunar New Year’s Eve – showcasing traditional calligraphy written with space-adapted ink brushes and a mesmerizing tai chi performance anchored to the station’s walls. 🖌️🥋 "We’re carrying forward our culture while pushing boundaries," said mission commander Li Wei during the broadcast.
This interstellar celebration comes as China’s Tiangong space station enters its fourth year of continuous crewed operations. The event highlights how space programs are evolving from purely scientific missions to cultural ambassadors – proving even in orbit, traditions like family reunions and red envelope exchanges (digitally adapted, of course!) remain vital. 💫
