□本报记者 白丹 宋佳 （来源：内蒙古日报） 转自：内蒙古日报 马年春节临近，呼和浩特市街头的年味愈发浓厚，鲜花市场也同步进入热销模式。2月12日，记者在内 蒙古园艺花卉中心看到，这里各色鲜花争奇斗艳，蝴蝶兰如彩蝶翩跹，粉、紫、白等色系优雅绽放，成 为市民装点家居的首选；金桔树上挂满金黄果实，寓意"大吉大利"；银柳枝条纤长，被扎成喜庆的造 型，象征"财源滚滚"……市民们穿梭其间精心挑选，商家忙着打包配送，一派繁忙景象。一束束鲜花承 载着人们对新春的期盼，也让年味在芬芳中愈发浓厚。 作为年宵花"顶流"，购买蝴蝶兰的顾客最多，花卉市场里多个品种的蝴蝶兰备受青睐。"一株蝴蝶兰能 开两个月，好看又耐放，买一盆摆家里，年味一下子就来了。"正在挑选花卉的市民王阿姨笑着说，每 年春节前买年宵花已成习惯，今年特意选了一盆红色系蝴蝶兰，期盼新的一年日子红红火火。 市场的火爆，也让商户们迎来了一年中最忙碌的时节，打包、介绍品种、解答养护疑问，忙碌却笑意盈 盈。花卉中心老板娘张女士一边整理花束，一边向记者介绍："进入腊月就没闲着，上午9点开门，常常 忙到晚上6点多才能打烊，这两天更是进入了销售高峰期，"据了解，今年年宵花品种丰富、 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the significance of traditional and local delicacies in Sanya's New Year celebrations, emphasizing the cultural importance of these foods in enhancing the festive atmosphere. Group 1: Traditional Foods - Red sugar rice cake, known as "Nian Nian Gao," symbolizes good fortune and is a staple in Sanya's New Year celebrations [2][4] - The preparation of red sugar rice cake involves mixing glutinous rice flour with fragrant red sugar, resulting in a soft and chewy texture when steamed [6] - Seafood dishes such as pan-fried mackerel and hot pot with grouper are essential components of the festive meal, showcasing the local culinary culture [11][12] Group 2: Snacks and Sweets - Traditional snacks like "Jing Guo" (sugar-coated snacks) are highlighted as favorites, contributing to the festive joy [24] - Candies, seeds, and dried fruits are considered essential for creating a festive atmosphere during the New Year celebrations [26] - The consumption of sugar tangerines is notably high, with reports of individuals consuming up to 10 kilograms in a day, indicating their popularity [28][30] Group 3: Main Dishes - Chicken is a central dish in Sanya's New Year banquets, with "Bai Zhan Ji" (white cut chicken) being a favorite due to its tender meat and flavorful dipping sauce [34][39] - Duck and goose are also common on the festive table, although they do not hold the same prominence as chicken [41] Group 4: Beverages - Traditional beverages such as Jianlibao, Wanglaoji, coconut juice, and winter melon tea are staples during the New Year, reflecting the local drinking culture [42][46] Group 5: Decorations and Symbolism - The presence of plants like kumquat trees is essential for good luck, symbolizing wealth and prosperity for the coming year [51] - Purchasing auspicious flowers and plants adds vibrancy to homes during the New Year, enhancing the festive spirit and expressing hopes for the new year [54]