
Unveiling Rural Henan’s Unique Lunar New Year Traditions
Discover the rich traditions of the Lunar New Year in rural Henan through the eyes of Zhang Yan, a student returning home to celebrate with her family and embrace time-honored customs.
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Discover the rich traditions of the Lunar New Year in rural Henan through the eyes of Zhang Yan, a student returning home to celebrate with her family and embrace time-honored customs.
First-year student Mian Xukun and her family drove 10 hours to Chengdu to celebrate the Year of the Dragon, experiencing the city’s vibrant Lunar New Year festivities.
Residents and tourists in Lanzhou celebrated the Chinese Lunar New Year with a vibrant fair by the Yellow River, showcasing traditional customs like dragon dances, folk music, and Hanfu photography.
The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge saw over 130,000 passengers in a single day during the Lunar New Year, setting a new record since its opening and highlighting the region’s growing connectivity.
China experiences a surge in consumption and travel during the Lunar New Year holiday from February 10 to 17, with box office revenues exceeding 4 billion yuan and increased activity in retail and tourism sectors.
China’s transport sector handled over 273 million passenger trips on the second day of the Lunar New Year holiday, marking a significant increase from last year.
Hong Kong lit up the night sky over Victoria Harbor with a stunning fireworks display on the second day of the Lunar New Year, celebrating the Year of the Dragon and attracting thousands of spectators.
Chinese Spring Festival has become a global celebration, spreading peace and harmony worldwide as communities embrace Chinese culture and traditions.
Seven giant panda cubs born in 2023 made their delightful debut at the Qinling Giant Panda Research Center in China’s Shaanxi Province, extending Lunar New Year greetings to people worldwide.
Temple fairs have returned to Beijing for the Chinese Lunar New Year, offering a vibrant mix of traditional and Western festivities at Shijingshan Amusement Park.
As the Spring Festival approaches, China’s focus on boosting domestic consumption aligns with the festive season’s surge in spending on cultural activities, travel, and goods.
Xiamen and Kinmen County will celebrate the Lunar New Year together with a spectacular fireworks display on February 10, symbolizing unity and shared heritage across the Taiwan Strait.
Mexico prepares to celebrate the Lunar New Year, embracing Chinese traditions for the Year of the Dragon, highlighting cultural ties and global interest in the festival.
With the Lunar New Year approaching, tourist destinations across China are offering discounts and free admissions to attract travelers, boosting the tourism economy during the festive season.
Traditional “ganji” fairs in rural China offer a vibrant glimpse into Lunar New Year preparations, where both rural residents and urban visitors shop for festive necessities and experience cultural heritage.
France’s La Poste releases stamps designed by Chinese-French artist Chen Jianghong to celebrate the upcoming Year of the Dragon, highlighting cultural exchange between France and Asia.
China has kicked off its largest annual migration ahead of the Lunar New Year, with an estimated 9 billion trips expected during the Spring Festival travel rush.
The 2024 Spring Festival travel rush has begun across the Chinese mainland, with transportation authorities projecting a record-breaking 9 billion trips as millions journey home to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
China’s railway department has upgraded the official ticket-booking platform ahead of the Spring Festival travel rush, offering enhanced features and greater flexibility for millions of passengers.