Winner Announcement
We’re blown away by the creativity in reimagining Din Tai Fung’s Bao Bao during Lunar New Year of the Snake—thank you to everyone who submitted their artwork! From the playful drawings of our youngest artist at 4 years old, to AI-generated designs and intricate illustrations, it’s been incredible to see such diverse interpretations.
As we prepare to open our Canary Wharf restaurant on the 26th of February, we’re excited to announce the winner after a thorough internal review. The winner of this competition is…
Winner of Artwork Competition: Yap_Pau_Ling
Artwork Type: Chinese Calligraphy
Name: 🧧🥟🐍🪭 Din Tai Fung • Happy Snake Year • 鼎泰丰 • 蛇年如意 🪭🐍🥟🧧
Submission Description: I am thrilled to showcase a display of traditional Chinese ink painting and calligraphy on festive red paper, commonly celebrated during Chinese New Year. This artwork features Din Tai Fung’s Bao Bao playing the flute for a dancing snake as it emerges from a bamboo steamer.
Accompanying the drawing is an original couplet (a traditional festive two-verse poetry) composed by me, which translates as follows:
“Soaring dragon spreads fragrant dumplings, Din Tai Fung’s delight;
Dancing snake gathering treasure, business thrives with might”
Notably, the poem cleverly integrates Bao Bao’s name, “dumpling-treasure”, as the third word in each verse. Additionally, I have also ensured that the beginning of each verse reflects the animals of successive years in the Chinese zodiac, starting with the dragon and followed by the snake. Lastly, it highlights Din Tai Fung and its signature fragrant dumplings! I can’t wait to visit the new Canary Wharf branch! Yummy! 🥟😋😍
我很高兴趁此机会展示中国传统水墨画和书法。
这幅艺术作品描绘了鼎泰丰的包宝开心地用传统中国笛子为竹蒸笼内的舞蛇奏乐迎春。
随附这幅画是一首原创新春对联：
龙腾包香鼎泰丰
蛇舞宝集生意隆
值得注意的是，上联与下联的第三个字巧妙地包含了“包宝”的名字。此外，我还确保上联与下联的开头反映了中国生肖的连续年份，由龙至蛇。最后，这对联突出了鼎泰丰与其招牌香气四溢的小笼包。我迫不及待到新开的鼎泰丰品尝美味的佳肴！🥟😋😍
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We were drawn to Yap_Pao_Ling’s piece for its deep cultural significance and exquisite craftsmanship. The fusion of traditional Chinese ink painting and calligraphy on festive red paper perfectly captures the spirit of both Din Tai Fung and the Lunar New Year. The original couplet, cleverly weaving in Bao Bao’s name while symbolising Lunar New Year of the Snake, adds a poetic touch.
Thank you all for your submissions. Explore the full range of artwork submissions here with some of the highlights below!
BRIEF – This competition is now closed.
Your brief? Create your version of Xiao Long Bao inspired by the Lunar New Year of the Wood Snake. Think bold, use any medium, and think creative—paint, draw, doodle, or illustrate your vision of our dumpling mascot with a slithery, serpentine twist.
PRIZE
The winner will receive a dumpling feast worth £200 and a chance to meet and greet the legendary bao bao mascot when Canary Wharf restaurant opens. So grab your brushes, pens, or iPads—we‘d love to see how create you get! Good luck, artists!
HOW TO ENTER
1. Post your masterpiece on Instagram
2. Tag us @dintaifunguk
3. Use the hashtag #newyearnewbao
DEADLINE
Submit your masterpiece by 9th of February, 2025
Winner to be announced and contacted via Instagram DM by 28th of February, 2025.
Bao Bao Art Competition Terms & Conditions (updated 6 January,2025)
By entering the Canary Wharf Art Competition, you agree to the following:
Ownership and Rights
Your artwork remains entirely yours. By participating in this competition, you grant Din Tai Fung UK the right to feature your submission across our marketing, promotional, and advertising channels (such as social media, our website, menus, or in-store displays). This is purely to celebrate and showcase your creativity. We have no intention of claiming ownership of your work and will always credit you appropriately.
Your Representation
By submitting your artwork, you confirm:
- You are the rightful owner of the artwork or have the necessary rights to grant Din Tai Fung UK permission to use it.
- Your artwork does not infringe on anyone else’s privacy, copyrights, intellectual property, or other rights.
- Sharing your artwork does not violate any agreements with third parties.
How Your Artwork Will Be Used
We may make minor adjustments to your artwork (e.g., resizing or adding branding) to fit our display or format needs. Any such use will always include proper credit to you.
Questions?
Email us at enquiries@dintaifung.co.uk if you have any questions.