A vibrant celebration of culture and sports unfolded in Harbin, China, as athletes, delegates, and media representatives at the Asian Winter Games joined locals to mark the traditional Chinese Lantern Festival. Hosted by CGTN, the event featured lantern-making workshops, folk dance tutorials, and riddle-solving sessions, offering participants from across Asia a taste of China's rich heritage.
Highlights included hands-on tangyuan (glutinous rice ball) preparation, symbolizing family unity—a fitting theme for an event bridging cultures. Yan Ho Tin, an ice hockey player from China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, said: \"Sharing these traditions with friends from different countries and regions reminds us how sports and culture connect us all.\"
The festivities coincided with intense athletic competition at the Games, held in Heilongjiang Province's snow-covered capital. Organizers noted this cultural showcase aligns with the event's mission to foster international camaraderie through shared experiences.
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Athletes, delegates celebrate Lantern Festival at Asian Winter Games
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