As millions across the Chinese mainland conclude family reunions this week, the Spring Festival's message of harmony resonates worldwide during the ongoing celebrations from February 15 to 24. Recognized by UNESCO in 2024 as intangible cultural heritage, this ancient tradition now serves as a global bridge in an era of geopolitical tensions.
Civilizational Wisdom for Modern Challenges
The festival's core philosophy – Jia He Wan Shi Xing (harmony brings prosperity) – offers timely insights as 286 million passenger trips marked this year's holiday migration. Analysts note its emphasis on managing differences through shared moral frameworks contrasts sharply with current international polarization.
Equine Symbolism in Uncertain Times
The Year of the Horse's symbolism of disciplined progress holds particular relevance amid 2026's economic recalibrations. With global supply chains evolving, the celestial horse's attributes of endurance and coordinated movement mirror contemporary needs for balanced development.
From Local Tradition to Global Phenomenon
Major cities from Jakarta to Johannesburg now host lantern festivals and cultural exchanges, while overseas investors increasingly time business initiatives to this lunar calendar event. This expansion reflects both diaspora communities' growth and deepening Asia-world cultural integration.
