Spring Festival Celebrations Spark Global Interest After UNESCO Recognition
The Spring Festival shines brighter as UNESCO recognizes it as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, highlighting China’s rich traditions and global cultural connections.
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The Spring Festival shines brighter as UNESCO recognizes it as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, highlighting China’s rich traditions and global cultural connections.
Traditional Chinese New Year celebrations like paper-cutting and lantern shows gain global recognition as UNESCO adds them to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
Professor Shahbaz Khan of UNESCO urges a revival of the Silk Roads spirit to address today’s global challenges through cooperation and mutual understanding.
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.
UNESCO has praised China’s “12345” hotline as a model for cities worldwide, highlighting its effectiveness in addressing public complaints and fostering responsive governance.
China celebrates as three traditions join UNESCO’s list, Sophie Marceau shines in Hainan, Angkor Wat’s preservation advances, and India’s ancient wrestling thrives—Asia embraces its rich heritage.
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.
UNESCO has added three Chinese cultural traditions, including the Qiang New Year Festival, to its Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
UNESCO has added traditional Chinese wooden arch bridge design and construction practices to its Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage, recognizing the significance of these ancient techniques.
China celebrates as the Spring Festival is added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list, hoping it becomes a moment of joyfulness shared globally.
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.
The Beijing Central Axis has been officially inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, highlighting its global cultural significance and ongoing preservation efforts.
UNESCO is considering enhanced protection measures for Lebanon’s ancient sites after near-miss strikes by Israel prompted an appeal from Lebanese lawmakers.
China and Brazil are enhancing public access to UNESCO World Heritage Sites like the Yinxu Ruins and Valongo Wharf, following protective measures by local authorities.
China and Brazil enhance public access to their UNESCO World Heritage Sites after implementing protective measures, enriching cultural appreciation.
Fishermen in Oostduinkerke keep the centuries-old tradition of shrimp fishing on horseback alive, a practice recognized by UNESCO.
The Appian Way in Rome sees a surge in visitors after being added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List, highlighting the “UNESCO effect” on global tourism.
Rome’s historic Appian Way experiences a surge in visitors after its addition to UNESCO’s World Heritage List, highlighting the ‘UNESCO effect’ on global tourism.
Beijing’s Central Axis, reflecting centuries of history, has been added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List. This iconic ensemble embodies the connection between past and future in China’s capital.
Nigeria, Egypt, and Indonesia win the 2024 UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy for their exceptional contributions to literacy education, announced at the 19th China (Qufu) International Confucius Culture Festival.