Originating in the late Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the Yangliuqing New Year painting is a core northern woodblock printing tradition with nearly 400 years of history. Its subjects include door gods, folk life, folk opera characters, classical stories, and floral and landscape motifs, reflecting both reality and ideals. The production process — outline, carving, printing, and painting — is intricate and highly standardized, earning it the reputation of "China's premier New Year painting". Listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006, the craft now extends beyond paper, appearing in city marathons, international summits, interactive exhibits, and crossovers with cultural products, games, and beverage packaging, bringing traditional artistry to contemporary life.
The lion dance, brought to the first US Chinatowns in places like San Francisco and New York in the mid-1800s by Chinese immigrants from the south, has become an iconic part of Chinese New Year celebrations around the country after more than a hundred years.
Europe has never disappointed those seeking authentic Chinese cultural experiences during the Spring Festival.
The rehearsal hall in Dubai is steeped in hushed anticipation. Dozens, then hundreds of voices, blend into seamless harmony — the deep, steadfast tones of the men intertwining with the luminous, soaring notes of the women. Their unified chorus of My Motherland and I fills the space with profound emotions.
Made from more than a ton of fondant, a 4-meter-tall Pegasus now rises in Shanghai's Lujiazui, the city's landmark financial district, presenting a striking blend of Chinese cultural heritage, contemporary aesthetics and culinary craftsmanship, according to industry experts.
The flagship exhibition, On Top of the World Tree: Ancient Civilizations of the Americas, will run from July to October 2027 at the Shanghai Museum.
For eight consecutive years, venue hosts Chinese zodiac-themed event, bringing spiritual emblems from its own collection and on loan from others to give visitors feelings of Spring Festival auspiciousness.
Unconventional talk show host occasionally hits controversy as he asks each of his diverse guests for their 'one true sentence'.
The air crackles with anticipation as a festive buzz echoes through an ancient city.
Kenya on Sunday celebrated the 2026 Chinese New Year Gala in Nairobi, bringing together dignitaries including senior government officials, diplomats, industry leaders, and hundreds of local and foreign visitors.
Disneyland Resort kicked off its annual Asian New Year celebrations on Jan 23, transforming the park into a vibrant showcase of Asian cultures, cuisine and traditions that continues to attract growing interest from US visitors.
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