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Artisans in Lijiabao Village, north China\u2019s Shanxi Province, craft spinning lanterns powered by wind and movement, illuminating Chinese New Year celebrations and preserving traditional culture.
An intangible cultural heritage market in Shaanxi Province celebrates the Year of the Snake with 33 booths offering authentic foods and cultural experiences, showcasing the region’s vibrant traditions.
The ‘Years As Songs’ gala on January 11 at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena celebrates Chinese New Year, showcasing China’s cultural legacy through poetry, dance, and music, marking the festival’s recognition by UNESCO.
The Chinese Embassy in Saudi Arabia hosted the 2025 Spring Festival Fair, launching the China-Saudi Arabia Year of Culture and showcasing Chinese traditions and intangible heritage in Riyadh.
Discover how Hainan’s famed cured meats bring flavor and tradition to the Spring Festival, making reunions even more special.
Discover how Tunchang County’s traditional cured meats bring flavor and festivity to Hainan’s Spring Festival celebrations.
The Mawei-Matsu Lantern Festival has begun in Fujian Province, uniting both sides of the Taiwan Straits in a celebration of Chinese New Year traditions. Featuring lanterns from the mainland and the Taiwan region, the festival runs for a record 53 days.
China Media Group held its second rehearsal for the 2025 Spring Festival Gala, showcasing significant improvements in performances and coordination ahead of the global broadcast on January 28.
Shazhucai, or “pig slaughter dish,” is a hearty stew from northeastern China that brings families together. This traditional dish symbolizes hospitality and reunion, celebrating culture and community.
Join CGTN’s #SnakeYearDanceFun challenge with Russian host Vera Mamonova to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Showcase your dance moves on TikTok and be part of a global celebration of the Year of the Snake.
A Northern Shaanxi storyteller, famed for their role in ‘Black Myth: Wukong,’ joins the #SnakeYearDanceFun challenge, inviting global participation in celebrating the Chinese New Year through dance.
Traditional Chinese New Year celebrations like paper-cutting and lantern shows gain global recognition as UNESCO adds them to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
Langzhong’s 2025 lantern fair illuminates the city in celebration of the Chinese New Year, offering visitors a dazzling experience of traditional lanterns and rich cultural heritage.
Celebrate Chinese New Year with the #SnakeYearDanceFun global dance challenge, uniting people worldwide through the joy of dance in honor of the Year of the Snake.
Experience the magic of the Spring Festival at Beijing Megalights Wonderland in Wenyuhe Park, featuring over 1,000 lantern displays and traditional performances for all to enjoy.
Celebrate the Spring Festival at Beijing Megalights Wonderland in Wenyuhe Park! Over 1,000 lantern displays, traditional performances, and delicious food light up the Chinese New Year.
CGTN invites everyone to join the #SnakeYearDanceFun and celebrate the Year of the Snake. Cast members of \
As the Spring Festival nears, a festive atmosphere envelops China. Shoppers are flocking to supermarkets for Year of the Snake decorations, making the celebrations vibrant and joyful.
Shanghai’s Yuyuan Garden Lantern Festival celebrates the Year of the Snake with spectacular lantern installations inspired by ancient Chinese literature, captivating visitors until February 12, 2025.
A stunning 16-meter-high snake lantern installation at Nanjing’s Zhonghua Gate lights up the historic city wall, blending tradition and innovation to welcome the Year of the Snake and 2025.