News & Insights Across Asia
The China Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum in Beijing has opened a Spring Festival-themed exhibition, offering visitors a festive experience and showcasing over 120 forms of intangible cultural heritage.
CMG announces Chongqing, Wuhan, Lhasa, and Wuxi as sub-venues for the 2025 Spring Festival Gala, marking the first gala since Chinese New Year gained UNESCO recognition.
The intricate Gaomi dough sculptures, featuring flower-shaped steamed buns, captivated visitors at Beijing’s ‘Celebrating the Chinese New Year’ Spring Festival exhibition, blending culinary art with heartfelt tradition.
Langzhong Ancient Town celebrated the Spring Festival with vibrant folk activities, following UNESCO’s recognition of the festival as an intangible cultural heritage, offering visitors an authentic cultural experience.
Chinese New Year has been officially recognized as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, highlighting the festival’s global significance and contribution to shared cultural heritage.
China celebrates as the Spring Festival is added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list, hoping it becomes a moment of joyfulness shared globally.
The 2025 Spring Festival marks a historic first as it celebrates both the Year of the Snake and its new status on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
UNESCO has inscribed China’s Spring Festival on its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, recognizing the festival’s rich traditions and cultural significance.
CMG unveils the Spring Festival Serpent, a snake mascot for the Chinese New Year gala, highlighting rich cultural motifs and symbolic meanings in Chinese heritage.
Chinese New Year on February 10 marks the Year of the Dragon. Explore how traditions evolve in the digital age, the dragon’s symbolism, and the festival’s significance in Chinese culture.
Emirgan Grove in Istanbul bursts into color as hundreds of vibrant tulips bloom, marking the arrival of spring. Visitors worldwide are drawn to this stunning display, celebrating nature and culture in harmony.
Nanjing’s cherry blossoms transform the city into a sea of pastel pink clouds, attracting visitors to celebrate spring and renewal under the breathtaking canopy.
An annual cherry blossom festival has opened at a cherry garden in Changning, Hunan Province, showcasing around one million blooming cherry trees and offering visitors an enchanting springtime experience.
Authorities across the Chinese mainland are intensifying efforts to help migrant workers return to work or find new jobs after the Spring Festival, with initiatives like job fairs and transportation support.
China witnessed over 7.2 billion inter-regional trips during the Spring Festival travel rush, marking a 10.6% increase from last year and signaling a strong rebound in domestic travel.
China’s Lantern Festival celebrations conclude the Spring Festival with a surge in domestic tourism and spending, highlighting a strong rebound in consumer confidence and travel enthusiasm.
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.
China experienced a significant surge in consumer spending during the Spring Festival holiday, marking a strong start to 2024, with increases in retail sales and booming service sectors.
Indonesians celebrate the Spring Festival with vibrant traditions akin to those in China. Vlogger Reni shares her family’s festive preparations, highlighting shared cultural bonds.
Discover Langzhong Ancient City in Sichuan Province, the birthplace of China’s Spring Festival culture and a living museum of over 2,300 years of history.
