Spring Festival, rooted in Chinese tradition, has transcended borders to become a cherished celebration embraced by people around the globe. As we step into 2025, the Year of the Snake—a symbol of wisdom, adaptability, and renewal—we invite you to join us on a journey across five continents.
Spring Festival, rooted in Chinese tradition, has transcended borders to become a cherished celebration embraced by people around the globe. As we step into 2025, the Year of the Snake—a symbol of wisdom, adaptability, and renewal—we invite you to join us on a journey across five continents.
People usher in Spring Festival across China
Spring Festival marks the beginning of the new year in China, which falls on the first day of the first month of the Chinese calendar. Chinese people organize a variety of social practices and celebrations to welcome the new year, expressing blessings and prayers for good fortune, wealth and family reunion.
Every Chinese New Year's Eve, Li Zhaocheng wakes up early and prepares a big pot of paste.
In this video, friends from diverse countries and regions share their unique ways of celebrating the Spring Festival, reflect on its universal cultural significance, and extend warm, heartfelt wishes for the Chinese New Year. Together, let's celebrate the unity and joy that this timeless festival brings to the world.
A tram spotting the “Happy Year of the Snake 2025” painted message is seen in The Hague, Netherlands on Jan 21, 2025. The painted tram adds to the Spring Festival festivity in the local communities. The China Cultural Center in The Hague puts on a lion dance performance during halftime of an ice hockey game at De Uithof in The Hague, Netherlands on Jan 24, 2025.
Guo Nian Shu, or The Book of Chinese New Year, by renowned author Feng Jicai was released by the Writers Publishing House ahead of Spring Festival.
As the Year of the Snake draws near, numerous countries are organizing a diverse range of vibrant events, giving local residents the opportunity to immerse themselves in the festive spirit of Chinese New Year and embrace the distinctive allure of Chinese culture.
Russia celebrates Chinese New Year with gala and more.
To embrace the Year of the Snake, Henan TV will stage the Spring Festival gala Snakes Return, Fortunes Turn tonight, offering audiences a dazzling celebration of Chinese culture and the Spring Festival. The gala highlights "family culture" and showcases intangible cultural heritage through captivating performances.
The 2025 "Happy Chinese New Year" global launch ceremony and gala was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Saturday evening, featuring performances presented by actors from Malaysia and China.
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