Guangzhou Lantern Show Illuminates Lingnan Culture in 2026
Guangzhou’s 2026 Spring Festival Lantern Show blends ancient traditions with modern innovation, drawing global visitors to experience Lingnan culture in southern China.
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Sansha Celebrates Spring Festival with Island Cultural Showcase
Sansha, China’s southernmost city, hosted a vibrant Spring Festival celebration on Yongxing Island, featuring 21 local performances to usher in the Lunar New Year.
Woodcarvings Herald Arrival of 2026 Year of the Horse
Traditional Jiama woodcarvings gain momentum as Asia prepares for 2026’s Year of the Horse, blending ancient symbolism with contemporary aspirations.
Dubai’s Expo City Celebrates Chinese New Year with Grand Parade and Cultural Showcase
Dubai’s Expo City hosted a vibrant Spring Festival parade and cultural bazaar, featuring traditional performances, tech displays, and promotions for China Media Group’s 2026 gala, fostering cross-cultural ties.
Folk Arts Illuminate China Ahead of 2026 Spring Festival Celebrations
As the 2026 Spring Festival approaches, vibrant folk arts and performances across China highlight cultural traditions and community unity, fostering festive celebrations nationwide.
Hope Steed Bridges Cultures with New Year Musical Collaboration
Artists from China and Central Asia release a reimagined folk song as musical New Year blessing, building on cross-cultural collaboration that began in 2025.
Crafting Blessings: The Art of Chinese New Year Jiama Woodblock Prints
Discover the intricate process behind Jiama, traditional Chinese New Year woodblock prints that blend artistry with centuries of cultural symbolism as 2026 celebrations approach.
Spring Festival Markets Offer Immersive Cultural Experience Ahead of Lunar New Year
CGTN’s Jack Klumpp explores 2026 Spring Festival markets, uncovering traditional customs and symbolic foods as China prepares for Lunar New Year celebrations starting February 17.
Unpacking ‘Gong Xi Fa Cai’: The God of Wealth and Chinese New Year Traditions
Explore the cultural roots of ‘Gong Xi Fa Cai’ and its connection to Lunar New Year traditions, including the veneration of the God of Wealth in modern Chinese society.
Window Paper-Cuts: Blossoming Traditions of Spring Festival 2026
Discover how window paper-cuts symbolize hope and heritage during Spring Festival 2026, featured in Tsinghua University’s ongoing cultural exhibition.
Oregon Senate President Extends Chinese New Year Greetings to Community
Oregon Senate President Robert Wagner sends Chinese New Year wishes, highlighting cultural ties and the diaspora’s role in US-China relations.
Dunhuang’s Ancient Murals Reborn Through Immersive Gaming Tech
Dunhuang’s 9th-century murals gain new life through immersive gaming technology, blending historical preservation with interactive experiences.
From Page to Palace: ‘Dream of Red Chamber’ Fuels Cultural Renaissance in 2026
Zhengding County’s Rongguo Mansion, built for a 1980s TV adaptation of ‘Dream of Red Chamber,’ now drives China’s cultural revival through literature-inspired tourism and youth engagement.
Beijing Celebrates Year of the Horse with Art and Tradition
Beijing Fine Arts Academy hosts vibrant Lunar New Year exhibition blending ancient horse symbolism with contemporary art forms during Spring Festival 2026.
Yiwu Market Thrives as 2026 Spring Festival Nears
Yiwu’s world-leading commodity market maintains strong momentum through Spring Festival preparations, blending traditional culture with modern commerce as 2026 Lunar New Year approaches.
Su Embroidery: A Timeless Craft Thriving in the AI Age
Discover how Suzhou’s 2,000-year-old embroidery tradition maintains cultural relevance in 2026 through human artistry that complements AI advancements.
Door Gods: Guardians of Spring Festival Traditions in China
Discover the ancient tradition of pasting door gods during China’s Spring Festival, a custom symbolizing protection and prosperity, highlighted in Tsinghua University’s ongoing exhibition.
Academic Publishing Bridges Global Divides in 2026, Says Princeton Press Director
Princeton University Press director highlights academic publishing’s role in fostering global understanding through cultural exchange and Chinese philosophical works in 2026.
China-Kenya Cultural Festival Concludes in Nairobi with Vibrant Showcase
Nairobi concludes 2026 China-Kenya cultural festival, boosting tourism ties and artistic collaboration between Asia and Africa.
Little New Year 2026: Festive Traditions Unite China Ahead of Spring Festival
China celebrates Little New Year with regional traditions, marking the countdown to Spring Festival 2026 through folk performances and ancient rituals honoring the Kitchen God.