News & Insights Across Asia
Millions begin their journey home as China’s Spring Festival travel rush kicks off, marking the start of the world’s largest annual human migration in anticipation of the Lunar New Year festivities.
Discover how Beijing locals prepare for the UNESCO-recognized Spring Festival, exploring vibrant markets and timeless traditions in China’s most important holiday.
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.
Chengkan Village in east China’s Anhui Province celebrates the upcoming Year of the Snake with rich cultural traditions rooted in the “I Ching.” Discover its maze-like streets and profound heritage.
A majestic pink Chinese dragon, over 20 meters tall, debuts in Shenyang for the Spring Festival, enchanting residents and tourists with its dazzling display of joy and prosperity.
As Chinese New Year approaches, Xu Zhen, a third-generation fish lantern craftsman in Zhejiang Province, rushes to complete his creations to welcome the Spring Festival.
Folk artists in Zaozhuang, Shandong Province, are crafting vibrant snake-themed dough sculptures as the Year of the Snake approaches, bringing excitement for the upcoming Spring Festival.
As the Spring Festival nears, Hefei’s Chenghuang Temple market buzzes with shoppers seeking ‘nianhuo’—traditional goods and decorations—adding festive cheer to the city.
In Xintian, Hunan Province, the Yao people prepare their traditional preserved meat for the Spring Festival, inviting visitors to taste and experience their rich cultural heritage.
Artisan Jiang Sha from Yuncheng, Shanxi Province, crafts colorful ‘huamo’ steamed dough figurines for the Spring Festival, keeping traditional Chinese art alive and adding festive cheer to holiday markets.
Traditional Chinese New Year celebrations like paper-cutting and lantern shows gain global recognition as UNESCO adds them to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
As the Spring Festival approaches, South China prepares to welcome global visitors with vibrant cultural celebrations, historical exhibitions, and innovative musical fusions that bridge cultures.
As winter blankets China, the Laba Festival heralds the countdown to the Spring Festival. In Anhui Province’s Nanling County, vibrant markets and traditional customs bring warmth and joy to locals and visitors alike.
Chengdu’s temple fair celebrates the upcoming Spring Festival with vibrant folk performances like the face-changing show and fire pot performance, highlighting Sichuan’s rich cultural heritage.
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.
Discover how the luminous tradition of crafting fish lanterns in Xiangshan County illuminates China’s Spring Festival, embodying centuries-old hopes for abundance and prosperity.
Discover Xiangshan’s enduring fish lantern tradition, illuminating the Spring Festival with symbols of abundance and prosperity, and meet the craftsman preserving this vibrant heritage.