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It will be the Lantern Festival in two days! As the first full moon of the Chinese New Year rises, it's time to celebrate with tangyuan or yuanxiao – glutinous rice balls that symbolize family togetherness and reunion. But these festival treats are far more than a one-flavor treat! Traditionalists swear by the classics: velvety black sesame, fragrant peanut and smooth red bean. Travel south to places like Shanghai, and you'll discover savory versions – tender minced pork, a juicy surprise in every bite. For the adventurous, contemporary twists are taking over, like chocolate, matcha, taro and even durian! Even more, Chinese people are now shaping colored glutinous rice dough into tiny persimmons, gold ingots, little flowers, walnuts and other shapes with auspicious meanings. Each sculpted piece is almost too pretty to eat – almost! (Photos via CFP) #SpringFestival2026 #ChinaSeen