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Drinking hot water, clutching thermos flasks, eating homemade congee, practicing mindful movement with Baduanjin ... For anyone not living under a rock, the lifestyle trend of "Becoming Chinese" is hard to miss. With fans online declaring they have "entered a very Chinese time in their lives," here is how to tap into your inner Chinese, starting with this year's Spring Festival.

British vlogger Zac Williams visited the largest Chinatown in the UK, where he found the streets bustling with visitors from around the world. Rows of red lanterns lined the roads, casting a warm and festive glow. As we usher in the Year of the Horse, horse-themed decorations line the streets, symbolizing good fortune and auspicious blessings.

In his video, Zac shared that the Spring Festival reminds him of Christmas in the West – both are holidays centered on reunion, sharing and goodwill. It is a time when people gather with family, and express their hopes and wishes for the year ahead.

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Becoming Chinese? Start with Festivals: British vlogger immerses in Chinatown's Spring Festival