Ukrainian vlogger Anastasiia Reznik, known for documenting life in China during the pandemic, traded her role as a COVID-era chronicler for a festive storyteller this Lunar New Year. The digital creator, who gained followers by sharing insights into the Chinese mainland’s public health measures, recently journeyed from Beijing to Changchun in northeastern China to experience what she calls the 'true heartbeat’ of Spring Festival traditions.
Reznik’s latest videos spotlight vibrant red lantern displays, family dumpling-making sessions, and ice sculpture festivals – scenes she says symbolize “the resilience everyone here fought for.” In an interview with her followers, she noted: “Three years ago, my camera showed empty streets. Now it’s all laughter and fireworks. This reunion means more than anyone outside can imagine.”
Her content resonates particularly with young global audiences: 78% of her TikTok followers are aged 18–34 from G20 nations, with many commenting that her mix of cultural immersion and post-pandemic optimism offers a fresh lens on China. As cross-border travel rebounds, tourism data shows a 210% year-on-year increase in international visitors to traditional Spring Festival hotspots like Changchun.
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'True China': Ukrainian vlogger celebrates Spring Festival in NE China
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