From Beijing to Barcelona: A Cross-Continental Lunar Connection
Raquel, a Spanish language enthusiast turned cultural ambassador, has brought the magic of China's Mid-Autumn Festival to her Barcelona home. After studying at Beijing's prestigious Renmin University and Beijing Language and Culture University, she now hosts annual mooncake tastings while sharing the festival's thousand-year-old legends about Chang'e and jade rabbits.
Language Roots Spark Cultural Passion
Her 1.5-year immersion in Chinese language studies evolved into a four-year career in Beijing, where she mastered festival traditions like lantern displays and family reunions. \"The festival isn't just about the moon – it's about connection,\" Raquel told friends during her gathering, illustrating how ancient Chinese poetry intertwines with modern celebrations.
East-West Traditions Converge
While displaying traditional mooncake molds, Raquel drew parallels between Chinese festival foods and Spain's harvest traditions. Participants discussed how lunar cycles shape global cultural practices, blending storytelling with a Spanish twist on Chinese tea ceremonies.
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'We Talk': Spanish woman tells the legend of Mid-Autumn Festival
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