Spring Festival: A Global Celebration of Chinese Heritage
China’s Spring Festival, recognized by UNESCO in 2024, evolves into a global cultural phenomenon blending ancient rituals with modern innovation.
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China’s Spring Festival, recognized by UNESCO in 2024, evolves into a global cultural phenomenon blending ancient rituals with modern innovation.
Huamo steamed buns combine ancient Chinese craftsmanship with modern creativity, offering edible symbols of prosperity as 2026 Lunar New Year preparations begin.
CMG unveils four horse mascots for the 2026 Spring Festival Gala, symbolizing China’s cultural heritage and modern aspirations through dynamic designs inspired by historical equine breeds.
From Lichun’s arrival to dazzling dance dramas and global New Year celebrations, discover how Asia and the world are ushering in the start of spring and the Lunar New Year.
East Asia comes alive with vibrant Lunar New Year celebrations. Discover the highlights from around the region in this week’s Asia News Wrap.
Zeljka Cvijanovic, Chairwoman of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Presidency, extends warm Lunar New Year wishes to the Chinese people, emphasizing the importance of continued friendship between the two nations.
Communities across China’s Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan region celebrated the Spring Festival with vibrant traditions, highlighting cultural heritage and unity in the Year of the Snake.
Chinese community in Havana celebrates the Year of the Snake with vibrant Lunar New Year festivities, embracing traditional customs and uniting residents in colorful parades and family gatherings.
China welcomes the Year of the Snake with dazzling fireworks, as people celebrate Chinese New Year’s Eve with traditions that bring good luck and drive away evil spirits.
Liuyang, the global capital of fireworks in Hunan Province, ignites the skies as Chinese New Year celebrations begin. Discover how this city’s spectacular displays and thriving industry light up festivities worldwide.
Discover the electrifying preparations at Chongqing’s sub-venue for this year’s Spring Festival Gala, where tradition meets innovation on the vibrant stage of China’s cultural celebration.
Experience an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the preparations for the 2025 CMG Spring Festival Gala, as we uncover the magic behind Asia’s most anticipated cultural celebration.
Chinese President Xi Jinping highlighted China’s progress in advancing modernization despite challenges, at a Lunar New Year reception in Beijing, urging unity and resilience as the nation enters the Year of the Snake.
CGTN reporter Hong Yang unveils a Chinese New Year gift box, offering a glimpse into festive traditions ahead of the ‘Super Night’ gala.
CGTN reporter Hong Yang unveils the surprises inside her Chinese New Year gift box, highlighting cultural traditions ahead of the Lunar New Year celebrations.
CGTN reporter Hong Yang unveils a special Lunar New Year gift box and invites viewers to join the Super Night gala on January 28, 2025, to celebrate the festivities and even win a gift box themselves.
President Xi Jinping inspected the PLA Northern Theater Command ahead of the Spring Festival, extending festive greetings to troops and emphasizing the importance of combat readiness during the holidays.
Millions of Chinese residents like Wang Hui and Ms. Zhong begin their journey home for the Spring Festival, highlighting the deep-rooted traditions and the importance of family reunions during this festive season.
As China celebrates the Spring Festival, travelers like Wang Hui and Zhong make their journeys home, reflecting a record-breaking travel surge and the enduring importance of family and tradition.
Amid record-breaking travel during China’s Spring Festival, individuals like Wang Hui and Ms. Zhong share their heartfelt journeys back home to reunite with family.