Editor’s Note
As Lunar New Year preparations begin, sugar tangerines emerge as the quintessential festive fruit. This article explores their cultural significance and enduring popularity during the Spring Festival season.
As the Spring Festival approaches, the festive atmosphere grows stronger across various regions, and many residents have already started purchasing New Year goods. When it comes to New Year goods, sugar tangerines are undoubtedly the “top fruit,” firmly occupying the C-position among festive fruits.
On the 2026 Little New Year’s Eve, a truck from out of town passing through Wuxiang County, Shanxi Province, accidentally overturned. Tens of thousands of jin of tangerines were scattered on the ground. Passersby rushed to help pick up the tangerines and pack them into boxes, with waves of people coming to assist. Some locals even proactively queued up in an orderly manner to purchase them. Police officers remained at the scene, maintaining order while helping to sell the tangerines.